Women's Weaving Workshop – Kakadu National Park

Women's Weaving Workshop – Kakadu National Park

Learn how to prepare pandanus and other materials for weaving and practice the skill of weaving.

By Kakadu National Park

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Thursday, June 6 · 9am - 3pm ACST

Location

Merl Campground

Merl Campground Kakadu, NT 0822 Australia

About this event

Join Kakadu Traditional Owner, Connie Nayinggul and other Daluk (Aboriginal women) and watch vibrant colours come to life as the fibres of Pandanus spiralis leaves are dyed from a range of flowers, seeds and roots.

Then learn the skill of traditional weaving as you practice weaving your own creation.

For cultural reasons the weaving workshop is for female participants only.

  • Time required: Up to 2.5 hours
  • Accessibility: The area around the site is flat and accessible to wheelchairs.

What to bring:

  • Water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent

PLEASE NOTE: Whilst we endeavour to deliver a consistent and valuable seasonal program, there are some instances where tours may be cancelled or re-scheduled to circumstances outside of our control. If a cancellation or re-schedule does occur, all bookings will be notified via email. Please be sure to check your booking prior to attendance.

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Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is a living cultural landscape. It has been home to Aboriginal people for more than 65,000 years. 

A place of immense biodiversity, Kakadu is home to 2,000 plant species, around one-third of all Australian bird species and about one-fifth of all Australian mammals.

The park is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for both its natural and cultural values.