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Kaalitj – ngort Koondaam, Bateman Park Kaalitj – ngort Koondaam, Bateman Park

Urban Walk  in Perth & Surrounds

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1 km
    • Bush Walk Class 1

      All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

Enjoy a one kilometre stroll around the park listing to the audio guide named Kaalitj – ngort Koondaam (meaning Dragonfly Dreaming in Noongar) in recognition of the Brentwood Living Stream project, after Whadjuk Elders were overwhelmed with blue dragonflies on their first visit to the site in 2015.

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Come join us on a river journey to learn more about the significance of the Djarlgarro Beeliar (Canning River) to the Whadjuk Noongar people, and its surrounding area known as Gabbiljee, "the watery place at the end of the river".

Running along the Bull Creek tributary at Bateman Park in Brentwood is a River Journey, which showcases the cultural heritage and natural values of this area. To Whadjuk people the Djarlgarro Beeliar and Gabbiljee are a source of life. 

Download the Geotourist App to listen to the audio recordings from Whadjuk Elder Marie Taylor sharing her stories of this area. Alternatively visit the Explore Parks WA website (Swan Canning Riverpark) to hear other audio stories shared by Marie Taylor about this part of the river. 

Western Australian (Perth City) Visitor Centre

(08) 9483 1111

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Time / Duration

1 hour

Length

1km loop

What To Pack

Group A - Urban Trails (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.

Trail Start

The interpretation facility at Moonlight Cove in Brentwood 14km (20 minutes) south of Perth

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Bush Walk

Class 1

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

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Facilities

  • Dog Friendly
  • Picnic Area
  • Shaded Area
  • View Platform

Best time of year

All year

Trail Access

Road 2WD, Train or bus to Bullcreek then walk or cycle to park.

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