Wednesday May 26, 2010

Wild Walks

Date	Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the duration of the Muster
Time	Departing at 5.30am, returning between 7am and 8am
Location	Pick up your mud maps from the Kununurra Visitor Centre when booking
Cost	Donations to charity gratefully received
Note	No dogs allowed
Bookings	Kununurra Visitor Centre

The spectacular Mirima National Park (or Hidden Valley as it is commonly known) is only two kilometres north of Kununurra, yet it feels like a world away. Covering 2,068 hectares, Mirima’s impressive rock formations and rugged red cliffs are often referred to as the mini Bungle Bungle.

Enjoy an early morning walk every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the Muster with an experienced guide, as you take in the breathtaking scenery over the back valleys of Kununurra. Hear about Aboriginal uses of trees and plants, bush foods and fruits, see fabulous rock formations and Aboriginal art as you explore the impressive maze of Mirima.

Long trousers, sturdy enclosed footwear and water carried in a backpack to keep your hands free are a must. There are occasional steep climbs and descents through rugged terrain, so these walks are not for the faint-hearted – however, witnessing nature as it comes to life makes the effort worthwhile.

Please note – dogs are not permitted in the Mirima National Park.

Wednesday May 26, 2010

Cable Beach Club Gibb River Road Mountain Bike Challenge

Date	Sunday 23rd – Thursday 27th May, 2010
Time	Daylight Hours Each Day
Location	Gibb River Road - Derby to El Questro
Cost	Rider $350, Non-riding support personnel $350, Volunteers FREE
Tickets	Registrations will be available on-line www.thegibbchallenge.net.au

The Cable Beach Club Gibb River Road Mountain Bike challenge is a socially competitive team relay event raising community awareness and funds for charity. Teams of 2 – 6 riders raise at least $1,000 to qualify; half to benefit WA Police Legacy, the other half to a registered charity of the team’s choice. Soloists are also invited to participate. In three years this event has raised in excess of $400,000 benefiting dozens of charities around Australia.

This extraordinary life defining, five day outback adventure traces the iconic stock route of the Gibb River Road with overnight rest stops at Silent Grove, Mount Elizabeth Station, Ellenbrae Station, Home Valley Station and El Questro Township. For more information see www.thegibbchallenge.net.au

Wednesday May 26, 2010

Waringarri Corroboree

Date	Wednesday 26 May
Time	5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location	Waringarri Aboriginal Arts – Speargrass Road (Opposite Kelly’s Knob)
Cost	$25 per adult, $10 per child, under 5’s free
Tickets	Kununurra Visitor Centre or at the Gate

Waringarri Aboriginal Arts is a wholly Aboriginal-owned art centre specialising in contemporary collectable indigenous art of the East Kimberley region. Their artists relate images of land and culture using ochre pigments to present a celebration of colour, composition and individualism. Accompanying the exhibition will be a traditional corroboree performance from the Miriwoong people at 6.15pm. Witness the traditional Aboriginal dreaming story told through the art of song and dance, while enjoying a tasty supper of beef and damper from the open fire.