Koomal Dreaming

Foraging for Native Foods
Learn about Native Foods
Traditional Fire lighting
Ngilgi Cave
Artefacts
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About

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 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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Available Tours

Ngilgi Cave Cultural Tour

Ngilgi Cave Cultural Tour

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.

Aboriginal Food, Culture, Cave and Didge Tour

Aboriginal Food, Culture, Cave and Didge Tour

This 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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Where you'll be

Ngilgi Cave

Yallingup WA 6282