The Spectacles

WelcomeWanju Wanju DjininingWelcome to the SpectaclesKuluk Mangatj Milly Milly Kwenda Yaarganand Kepu KumbuHome of the Banksia, Paper Bark,Bandicoot, Tortoise and Big WaterKuliny nitchu dutnyin kutunginyCome here sit down think and learnThe Nyoongar PeoplenyoongarenglishThe Spectacles Wetlands area is a significant site forAboriginal people. The wetlands is a part of the Wajukpeoples traditional land and is known as the Beeliarterritory and area of tribal elder Midgegooroo. Thearea is part of the greater Nyoongar language groupthat encompasses the south west of Australia.The Spectacles Wetlands is a part of the major andancient trade route that follows the freshwater lakeslinking the Aboriginal peoples of the Murray andSwan Rivers. The area has cultural significance as aceremonial, camping and food gathering site.Kwinana has a rich Aboriginal heritage and thesecond largest indigenous community in Perth.Where to Find UsThe Spectacles McLaughlan Road, KwinanaPark at the McLaughlan Road entrance andfollow the signs along the path to the SpectaclesYargan Amphitheatre. Town of Kwinana.Getting to The SpectaclesBy Public Transport– Take a Mandurah line train to Kwinanastation. A FREE shuttle bus to the Spectacles departs fromKwinana 10 minutes prior to Tour commencement time.Register for the bus when booking Tour tix.By Car– From the Kwinana Freeway take the Anketell Road exit.Turn right if coming from Perth or left if coming from Mandurah.McLaughlan Road is the 2nd road on the left. The carpark is onthe left about 500 metres from the Anketell Road intersection.Look out for the signs.By Spectacles Bus from Fremantle $4/pp or $12 family –A Spectacles Bus service departs 45 minutes prior to Tourcommencement time from No.29 parking station at the frontentrance to the Fremantle Prison (corner of Fothergill andFairbairn Streets). Register for the bus when booking Tour tix.Note: Bus will arrive 5 to 10 minutes before departure time.Tour Dates and BookingsBaarniny (walk) & Waangkaniny (talk) tour2 hrs $30A & $20u16 (inc GST)12 October to 21 December 08 Every Sunday 1.00 – 3.00pm31 January to 28 March 09 Every Saturday 6.00 – 8.00pmSunday 5, 19 & 26 April 09 1.00 – 3.00pmMiddaring (dance) & Baarniny (walk) tour2 hrs $50A & $30u16 (inc GST)Dates as above. Subject to minimum numbers.Groups and Schools – Groups and School tours on request.Subject to minimum numbers.Schools – $10/student, minimum cost 30 students.Teachers Free. Community bus available at low cost.Max 24 personsGroups – Priced according to numbers and type of tour.Bus available for hire.20% discount concession cards. Children under 3 FreeBookings – Fremantle Visitors Centre 9431 7878 orinfo4@fremantlewa.com.auBookings (Groups & Schools) contact the Town of Kwinana9439 0200 spectaclestours@kwinana.wa.gov.auBYO sunhat, sunscreen, water, cushion and walking shoes.DISCLAIMER: Town of Kwinana and associated personnel accept no liability for injury,damage or loss of possessions during the Spectacles Yargan Tours. CANCELLATION POLICY:Cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the tour will incur a 50% cancellation fee, In the eventof a tour being cancelled due to weather condition or any other unforeseen circumstances ticketswill be fully refunded or places allocated to future tours. Tours are subject to minimum numbers.From Fremantle: Spectacles Bus serviceFrom Perth: Train and shuttle busPainting - Theresa WalleyTheSpectaclesYargan Toursan Aboriginal cultural experienceTOURSOctober 08to April 09www.spectaclestours.com.au

About the ToursThe Spectacles Yargan Tours are a unique eco-culturaltourism venture located at the Spectacles Wetlandsarea in Kwinana, 40 kilometres south of Perth, 20kilometres south of Fremantle, Western Australia.The Tours are a collaboration between the Town ofKwinana, Medina Aboriginal Cultural Community,the Department of Environment and Conservationand the Alcoa Foundation.The Tours present an indigenous view of the landthat includes dance, guided walks, story, song andbush tucker.They are a forum for Aboriginal people to sharetheir knowledge, language and history with you, topreserve the traditional vibrantindigenous culture.Our logo is Yargan,the Nyoongarword forTortoise andis one of theAboriginaltotems of theSpectaclesWetlandsarea.The Spectacles WetlandsThe Spectacles Wetlands is 360 hectares of naturalbush and wetland and is the most southern of thechain of freshwater lakes on the Swan Coastal Plainknown as the Beeliar Regional Park.The Spectacles is so named because it comprisestwo wetlands joined by a waterway giving it theappearance of a pair of spectacles and is co-managedby the Department of Environment and Conservationand Alcoa of Australia.The area consists of two walking tracks, a 5 kilometrelake walk through Paper Bark, Flooded Gum, BrackenFern and T-Tree and a 3 kilometre walk in Banksia,Sheoak and Grass Tree.In September and October of each year the woodedareas abound with native wildflowers including;Kangaroo Paw, Donkey and Spider Orchids, nativeWisteria and the Kwinana emblem the Pixie Mop.About the ProgramThe Spectacles Yargan Tours offer a seasonal programfrom October to April and caters for schools, groups,tourists and the general public.In Kambarang (Spring) and Djeran (Autumn) theTours operate on Sunday afternoons and in Bunuru(Summer) they operate on Saturday evenings takingin the sunset and the cooler part of the day.School ToursThe School Tours offer students a range of activitiesto complement Science, Society and Environment,the Arts and Language Studies. Each School Touroperates for 2 hours and includes a guided walk tothe lake, dance or art / artefacts workshop, Yargan(Tortoise) hunt, story and bush tucker. These Toursare extremely popular. Early booking encouraged.Bus available on application.Baarniny (walk) & Waangkaniny (talk) tourThe Baarniny and Waangkaniny tour includeslake walk, spear throwing, Yargan (Tortoise) dig,wildflower walk in Kambarang (Spring) and damperand billy tea.Middaring (dance) & Baarniny (walk) tourThe Middaring and Baarniny tour has a special focuson Aboriginal dance and includes the lake walk,Kangaroo stew, damper and billy tea.School Holiday ToursNew to the Tour program these tours offer handson Aboriginal cultural activities and are fun for allthe family.Group ToursCustomised group tours can be arranged and aresubject to participant numbers. Bus available forgroups of 24 or less. Tour Operator enquiries arewelcome. Please contact the Town of Kwinana on9439 0200 spectaclestours@kwinana.wa.gov.au or visitour website www.spectaclestours.com.au