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Acknowledgement of Country

Dhawura nguna ngurumbangu gunanggu Ngunnawal.
Nginggada dindi dhawura Ngunnawalbun yindjumaralidjinyin.
Mura bidji mulanggaridjindjula.
Naraganawaliyiri yarabindjula.

This country is Ngunnawal (ancestral/spiritual) homeland.
We all always respect elders, male and female, as well as Ngunnawal country itself.
They always keep the pathways of their ancestors alive.
They walk together as one.

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as Canberra’s first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians. We recognise the special relationship and connection that Ngunnawal people have with this Country.

Prior to the displacement of Ngunnawal people from their land, they were a thriving people whose life and culture was connected unequivocally to this land in a way that only they understand and know and is core to their physical and spiritual being. The segregation of the Ngunnawal people from Culture and Country has had long-lasting, profound, and ongoing health and well-being effects on their life, cultural practices, families, and continuation of their law/lore.

We acknowledge the historic interruption of the Ngunnawal people of Canberra and their surrounding regions. We recognise the significant contribution the Ngunnawal people have played in caring for Country. For time immemorial they have maintained a tangible and intangible cultural, social, environmental, spiritual, and economic connection to these lands and waters.

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02 Sep 26
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31 Oct 26

Backcountry Adventures – A photographic exhibition by Andrew Deacon

  • Time: 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday; 9 am to 4:30 pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
  • Location:

    Namadgi Visitor Centre

  • Cost: No cost
  • Bookings:

    No bookings are required

Namadgi Visitor Centre presents Backcountry Adventures – A photographic exhibition by Andrew Deacon.

Andrew is a keen photographer and backcountry skier. He lives in Canberra with his wife and three adventurous children and works as a doctor at the Canberra Hospital.

“I learnt to use a camera “on the job” with newspaper photojournalists during high school work experience and started my love of photography.”

“I was drawn to the mountains and their flora after leaving school, spending time clambering up, down and along Australian mountains, cliffs and canyons in both summer and winter. I love the immediacy of photography, and its ability to share what is special about a place as the clouds roll through, or the sun sits close to the horizon. I was bitten by the ski bug as a child and am always happy each year when the temperature falls and the storms come through.”

“For me, there is nothing more special than being in wild places, with wild weather, and sharing them with people I am close to. My wife artist Penny has taught me to look closely at the small details, the colours in the leaves, the curves of the tree branches, how a stunted snow gum struggles in the wind. Our children help me enjoy each of these moments.”

29 Sep 26

World of Waterbugs -Tidbinbilla School Holiday Program

In this fun, interactive activity kids can take a close-up look at our local Macroinvertebrates (Waterbugs) and see how these brilliant bugs can indicate the health of a freshwater river or wetland.

Pack a snack, water and dress appropriately for the weather and be sun safe, then come join the fun!

29 Sep 26

Introduction to bushwalking for kids – Tidbinbilla Holiday Program

Opportunity to take a guided walk-through bushland on the Congwarra track at Tidbinbilla and learn a few basic bushwalking skills as we go.

Walk along a 3.1 km formed bush track which is mostly flat with some gentle hills to challenge us. The track includes some rocky sections, offering opportunities to develop awareness of varying terrain while enjoying the natural environment.

Throughout the walk, we will learn and practice safe and comfortable bushwalking techniques. Participants will take turns in leadership roles, carrying the map, setting the pace, and assisting with group navigation to build confidence, responsibility, and teamwork skills.

Pack a Small backpack to carry your water bottle, snack and dress appropriately for the weather and be sun safe, then come join the fun!

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