Swan River Dreaming

THIS TOUR OPERATES SEASONALLY – DATES TO BE CONFIRMED

Season concludes May 2010

You will be taken back thousands of years to a time in the Dreaming and be given a unique insight into the traditions and spirituality of Aboriginal people. Experience the Swan River and Kings Park through the eyes of traditional landowners.

Tours operate Tuesday and Wednesday only

Please note as of the 10 June 2010 tour operates Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Departs Pier 2, Barrack Street Jetty 10:00am

 

Swan River Dreaming

Package includes:

• 90 minute Swan River Tour aboard the Eco-Express

Swan River Dreaming Full Day Tour

Package includes:

• 90 minute Swan River Tour aboard the Eco-Express
• 11:50am transfer to Kings Park aboard Perth Trams (approx 10 mins) taking in the sights of the Perth CBD
• Free time to explore Kings Park and Lunch
• 90 min Kings Park Indigenous Heritage Walking Tour
• Return transfer to Barrack St Jetty, CBD or Burswood aboard Perth Trams at 3:00pm.

Fares	Adult	Conc.	Seniors	Child 4-12
Swan River Dreaming (SR1)	$50	$45	$45	$25
Swan River Dreaming Full Day Package (SR2)	$75	$70	$70	$40

Conditions

Minimum passenger numbers required for tour to operate

Weather conditions apply

Be part of the journey…

When Governor James Stirling first surveyed the Swan River in 1827, it’s hard to imagine that he could have foreseen the significant role the river would play in the lives of Western Australian’s for generations to come.

From our earliest days, we remember paddling in her shallows; learning to swim in her protected baths; setting sail at twilight; fishing for whiting or just whiling away a few hours, enjoying her calm beauty. We have grown up along side this river.

But we weren't the first to do so. Nearly 40,000 years ago, the local Wadjuk people also used the river in much the same way. She was a fertile source of food and life which stemmed from her.

Once a year, the Wadjuk would make their annual journey of celebration from the hills along this beautiful waterway down to Fremantle (Manjaree). The women walked along the southern shore teaching their young children all they needed to know to live before gathering at Point Walter (Djoondalup).

The young boys travelled the northern shore where they completed the rites of passage to walk the land as men. They would then swim across the river where the great sandbar lies to be reunited with their women.