Mandoon | Lilac Hill Park

Caversham

Welcome to Mandoon, Lilac Hill Park | Caversham

dabakarn kaaditj, dabakarn koort | calm mind, calm heart

We invite you to walk into the space, to open your senses, to find a spot to sit down and experience Karla Bidi. This area is a large turtle dreaming site. Hear more about this below in our specially-crafted audio guides.

Welcome to Mandoon, Lilac Hill Park | Caversham

dabakarn kaaditj, dabakarn koort | calm mind, calm heart

We invite you to walk into the space, to open your senses, to find a spot to sit down and experience Karla Bidi. This area is a large turtle dreaming site. Hear more about this below in our specially-crafted audio guides.

Dive deeper

Sun 16 Feb 6.45pm-7.45pm
Beacon on at 7.45 
Mandoon, Lilac Hill Park | Caversham

Join Noongar Elder Nigel Wilkes and his nephew and Karla Bidi Creative Collaborator Ian Wilkes as they respond to Karla Bidi, as they talk about fire, fishing and caring for the river and staying strong in Noongar culture. 

Sun 23 Feb 6.45 – 7.45pm
Beacon on at 7.45 
Mandoon, Lilac Hill Park | Caversham

Join Noongar maaman and legend, Derek Nannup and environmental consultant Mandy Bamford as they take you on a deep dive on the themes of Karla Bidi, the importance of fire to Noongar culture, to river health and to caring for country. Hosted by Karla Bidi Creative Collaborator Chloe Ogilvie.

More info

  • This is a sound, music and light installation.

  • The soundscape will run for 15 minutes and after a brief pause will start again. 

  • Please respect the artwork and do not climb or touch it. Thank you.
  • Karla Bidi takes place in beautiful outdoor locations along the Derbarl Yerrigan. As you move through these natural spaces, please be mindful of your surroundings, watch your step, and take care to ensure your safety while respecting the environment. 

Fri 7 – Sun 16 Feb 7.45pm 
Mon 17 – Sun 23 Feb 7.35pm 
Mon 24 Feb – Sun 2 Mar 7.30pm