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Koomal Dreaming
Things To Do Yallingup, Busselton, Western Australia
Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Based in Dunsborough, in South West Western Australia, Koomal Dreaming provides an opportunity for visitors to experience Wadandi and Bibbulmun country through the eyes of the traditional owners.
‘Koomal’ is the traditional Aboriginal name of Wadandi man Josh Whiteland. Passionate, learned and spiritually aware, Josh has a personal commitment to sharing his deep knowledge of his culture and lore with visitors. He created Koomal Dreaming so he could communicate at least part of his profound connection with his land and his people with guests from around Australia and the world.
Journey through ancient landscapes and discover the world’s oldest living culture. Walk beside Wadandi custodian Josh ‘Koomal’ Whiteland through Wadandi and Bibbulmun Country and connect with history like never before.
Taste the native foods that have sustained generations, learn about native flora and fauna, be moved by the melody of Josh’s didgeridoo music deep within the cave, and connect with the Dreaming spirits that have enriched the lives of the Wadandi and Bibbulmun people since time began.
Koomal Dreaming has two Meeting places within the Margaret River Region, located in Yallingup at Ngilgi Cave and at Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse precinct.
Koomal Dreaming is part of the Margaret River Region and Australia’s South West. In 2024, Josh was the recipient of the Tourism Western Australia Gold Award for Individual Excellence in Aboriginal Tourism.
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Embark on a captivating 2.5-hour journey into the heart of Ngilgi Cave and connect with the Wadandi culture through hands-on experiences.
Before descending into the cave, join Josh for a guided walk and gain insight into identifying indigenous plants, foods, and medicines, intricately connected to the six Noongar seasons.
Discover the art of traditional fire lighting, and see and touch the tools and cultural artefacts used by the Wadandi people in their everyday lives.
Journey into Ngilgi Cave and be mesmerised by a live didgeridoo performance, deep inside the cave, made all the more enchanting with the cave’s extraordinary acoustics.
This Ngilgi cave tour is a window into a world rich in history and tradition.
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Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public ToiletAs the Western Australian sun sets, you’re invited to a unique experience in the depths of Ngilgi Cave.
This tour is a focused, heart-opening 90-minute cultural tour with powerful Aboriginal learnings commencing with a short guided walk identifying traditional indigenous food, medicinal plants and knowledge about the region. Learn about the Six Seasons the Wadandi people live by.
Next, you will venture into Ngilgi Cave where the good spirit Ngilgi dwells, to hear Aboriginal Dreamtime legends. Here, experience the spine-tingling resonance of Josh’s didgeridoo, and listen to his authentic and personal interpretation of Wadandi and Bibbulmum culture.
It’s a truly memorable lifetime experience that connects you with the Dreaming spirits that have shaped the lives of the local people since the beginning of time.
This Ngilgi Cave twilight tour is an intimate and unique caving experience, one you won’t soon forget.
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Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public ToiletThis Aboriginal food tour engages all five of your senses and delivers an immersive experience like no other, a sensory-rich three-hour native food tour that connects you deeply with the land and its ancient culture.
Take a guided walk with Josh to forage for Indigenous native bush foods, plants and medicines whilst hearing about their traditional uses.
Learn about the six Noongar seasons and how this influences what is hunted and gathered.
Journey into Ngilgi Cave for Aboriginal dreaming stories and a unique, mesmerizing didgeridoo experience that takes advantage of the awesome acoustics deep inside the cave.
Witness the art of traditional fire lighting, learn the fascinating history behind the ancestral artifacts you can touch and feel, and participate in a Didgeridoo music session.
This tour culminates with a gourmet barbeque lunch around Josh’s campfire, with native food tastings served with Margaret River Region wine and beer. Depending on the season, you might savour kangaroo, emu, seafood, quandong, emu plum, lemon myrtle and salt bush.
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Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public ToiletLearn about the deep connection the Wadandi people have to the Cape to Cape region.
The Kaya Cape tour is wheelchair accessible and begins with an Aboriginal ‘Welcome to Country’. Your guide, Josh “Koomal” Whiteland will escort you on a short (200-metre round trip) walk around Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, where you are surrounded on three sides by oceans, interpreting the landscape to you through the eyes of an indigenous custodian.
After your walk, convene at a secluded Kaya Meeting Place and gain a deeper understanding of the tools and items integral to the Wadandi culture. You’ll also get the chance to enjoy a captivating didgeridoo music session against the backdrop of Australian nature.
This is not just a Cape Naturalise lighthouse walk; it’s a journey through time and tradition, offering a window into the rich cultural tapestry of the Wadandi people and their enduring connection to the land.
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Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public ToiletConnect with Wadandi history in a 90-minute Ngilgi Cave adventure tour like no other.
Start your journey with a guided walk, where you’ll uncover the secrets of traditional medicinal plants and soak in the local Noongar wisdom of the area.
Then it’s into the depths of Ngilgi Cave, where you’ll listen to Josh weave the ancient Dreaming legends through his captivating storytelling and play his didgeridoo in an atmosphere that is truly magical.
Seize the opportunity for a private group tour at 8am and explore the cave before it opens to the public. It’s a Yallingup cave tour like no other!
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