“Walk With Me” too, adults connect with Arakwal culture

Media release: 27 March 2015

Responding to community demand the more mature members of the community can now experience the National Parks and Wildlife Service’ (NPWS) Discovery program activities at Cape Byron and Arakwal National Park over the Easter holidays.

NPWS Education Officer, Delta Kay, said the childrens ‘Walk With Me: Arakwal Aboriginal Guided Walk and Talk’ program has been popular and adults have been asking for a program for them for some time.

“It seems the kids had been having so much fun on our guided walks the adults want find out what all the excitement is about”, Delta said.

“This Easter for the first time, we are offering a cultural journey for adults, showcasing Arakwal country, our local culture and the special plants and animals that are part of this land”, she said.

“We have a fantastic local community and very friendly and interested visitors here in Byron Bay.

“We kept being asked for something similar for the ‘grown ups’.

“So this Easter the focus of our cultural walks for adults, still offering the unique and interesting program however, the activities are longer and more detailed”, she said.

“If you are looking to get connected with some of our area’s Aboriginal people and spectacular wild places.

The program runs from Wednesday 8 April until Thursday 16 April 2015.

The activities begin with ‘Cultural Artefacts: Tools, Weapons and Clapsticks’ with Arakwal Delta Kay at Broken Head Nature Reserve on Wednesday 8 April. 

Two walks designed for adult groups, ‘Walk With Me: Arakwal Aboriginal Guided Walk and Talk’ are being run around Cape Byron and in Arakwal National Park on consecutive Thursdays 9 April and 16 April.

On Tuesday 14 April join local birding expert Jan Ollie and a NPWS guide in Arakwal National Park to find out more about the common species around Byron Bay, the best spots for birding and how best to identify them.

Check out the program at www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au and call the office and book early if you’re interested in an activity.

Activities are $8 per person. Bookings are preferred. Maximum numbers do apply. Please call NPWS Office on 6620 9300 for further information or to make a booking.

Contact: Lawrence Orel