Cultural Walking Tour - Perth's Waterways (4 December 2023)

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About

Described by the early colonists as Paradise, the land where Perth City now sits has been home to the Noongar since the Dreamtime (Nyitting). Join us to share in local cultural sites within the Perth City, discover Noongar culture along the banks of the Derbal Yerigan (Swan River) and hear stories of resistance and courage on this short walking tour. Tour will be conducted by a Noongar guide, dedicated to preserving Perth’s Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Registered Tour - Delegate Information

Note, delegates must have registered and confirmed payment with Event Organisers to attend this tour.

Thanks so much for registering to attend the Cultural Walking Tour as part of the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2023.

More than 20 delegates have registered for this tour to learn more about Perth’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.

Tour Details:

This tour will now leave from the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre – The Coach Pick Up Plaza Entry Level 1 (Courtyard between PCEC & Adina Apartment Hotel).

Our team will be there to greet you with a big WA welcome and smile with a WCDP logo sign to make it easy for you to spot the team.

Be sure to wear comfortable clothing including walking shoes and to pack all the essentials including: Sunscreen; Hat; Water bottle.

The tour is inclusive of bus transfer and morning tea. Delegate dietary requirements have been advised and addressed with the venue.

Please be sure to be on time for this tour as the bus will depart at 8:00am sharp.

Note, if the weather is bad, the tour may be cancelled. Delegates would be advised by 7:30am via email of tour cancellation.

Tour Schedule:

7.45am – Meet and Greet at PCEC

8:00am   – Bus Departs – Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre – The Coach Pick Up Entry Level 1 (Courtyard between PCEC & Adina Apartment Hotel).

8.26am – Arrive at Kings Park and walk to meeting point at Giant Boab Tree

8.45am – Meet host, Justin at Giant Boab Tree in Kings Park  

9.00am – Kings Park Cultural Tour 

10:30am – Finish tour 

10:40am – Morning tea at Botanical Café  

11:30am – Finish at Kings Park and make way back to either PCEC or own accommodation.

Further Questions:

If you have any questions in relation to the tour or WCDP2023 please reach out to: 

Conference Secretariat 
World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2023
Royal Life Saving Society – Australia
PO Box 558, Broadway NSW 2007
Telephone  +61 2 8217 3111
Email  WCDP2023@rlssa.org.au
Website www.WCDP2023.com

Whilst in Perth for the tour, you can chat with the WA Team as per the following details below:

Travis Doye
Royal Life Saving Society – WA

Mobile: +61 421 307 600

 

Pida Bule-Turner
Royal Life Saving Society – WA

Mobile: +61 407 945 252