Whadjuk Boodjar | Riverside Gardens

Bayswater

Welcome to Whadjuk Boodjar, Riverside Gardens | Bayswater 

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 an abundant wetland that was once used by Noongar people as path to move inland during the cooler seasons. Hear more about this below in our specially-crafted audio guides.

Welcome to Whadjuk Boodjar, Riverside Gardens | Bayswater 

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 an abundant wetland that was once used by Noongar people as path to move inland during the cooler seasons. Hear more about this below in our specially-crafted audio guides.

Dive deeper

Sun 2 Mar 6.30 – 7.30pm
Whadjuk Boodjar, Riverside Gardens | King William StBayswater

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.

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