The Mother-in-law/Son-in-law tree or Jiggul tree.
The seed of the Noomoorrgoodoord or soap-bush creates a natural soapy lather when wet.
The pod of the Idool (Pandanus palm) is roasted in hot ashes before eating. When the pod turns orange it tells the Bardi people that it is 'cold time'.
Beautiful but deadly, the irridescent flower of a carniverous plant that traps its prey in the sticky dew covered hairs on its stem.


See the bush through the eyes of the Kimberley's original Bush Tucker woman
Enter a world of ancient traditions, as seen through the eyes of your indigenous guides. Share in a unique journey of discovery, walking on traditional lands. Learn about bush tucker, medicines and seasonality whilst enjoying billy tea and freshly made damper.

Learn about Seasonality
In traditional times the lives of the Bardi people were determined by the seasons, which were quite unlike the four seasons as we know them today. The Bardi clan were strongly influenced by the seasonal changes in their enviromnent. A certain tree flowering or fruit ripening could signify when it was the beginning or end a season or the availability of a seasonal food source. On a bushwalk, you will learn how the Bardi used these signs in the landscape around them to determine when seasonal changes were taking place.

Two hour walk includes:
Fully escorted walk with expert indigenous guide
History and visit to the old stock yards
Tasting of seasonal traditional bush foods
Identification of native flora and fauna with information on Bardi Names and botanical/common names
Explanation of use of bush medicines
Detailed information on history, culture and traditions
Billy tea and freshly made damper

$65 per adult, $32.50 per child (6-16 years)
Family Rate (2 adults and 2 children) $150

One hour walk includes:
Fully escorted walk with expert indigenous guide
Tasting of seasonal traditional bush foods
Identification of native flora and fauna information on Bardi Names and botanical/common names
Explanation of use of bush medicines
Overview of history, culture and traditions

$45 per adult, $22.50 per child (6-16 years)
Family Rate (2 adults and 2 children) $100

What to bring:
Hat, sunscreen, personal water bottle, walking shoes, insect repellent, camera

You will learn about
The fish poisoning plant (used to temporarily immobilise fish long enough to take what is needed for food)
The Mother-in-law/Son-in-law tree (how it derived its name from an ancient marital custom)
The Dodorr or Bloodwood Apple (an fruit/gall that is only edible after being infested by a small fly larvae)
The Madoor or Gabiny (the fruit has the highest known, naturally occurring levels of vitamin C in the world)

You will see
The Kelk Creek floodplains (home to an abundance of birdlife in the wet season)
The Bower bird nest (an intricate structure decorated with bright objects to attract a mate)
The Kelk Creek lily ponds (breeding grounds of the Black Bream)
The old stockyards (hear the colourful retelling of this unique piece of Australian history)