Bush Tucker Talk and Tasting
Join Dale Tilbrook, a Wardandi Bibbulmun woman on an in depth, hands on journey into Aboriginal native edibles as food and medicine In the beautiful Swan Valley, just 30 minutes from Perth, Western Australia. During this experience guests are able to taste the bush food and learn many interesting facts about the nutritional profile of bush food and medicinal plants. Dale will also reveal knowledgeable insights into Aboriginal food traditions such as the yam garden along the Swan River, the Noongar Six Seasons and sustainable hunting and gathering.
Dale Tilbrook’s Aboriginal Experiences will take you on a cultural journey that will ignite all the senses.
This tour operates all year round.
Location
Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley. 10 Harris Rd, Caversham WA 6055
What to expect
In a relaxed setting at Mandoon Estate you can taste a variety of wild bush foods, such as quandong, native limes, sandalwood nuts and local coastal greens. Learn about and awaken your senses as you taste native Australian herbs, spices and peppers. Discover the uses of bush tucker plants, their medicinal properties and the surprising health benefits they offer. Explore the bush food garden. Feed the emus who are happy to pose for a photo opportunity. Enjoy some bush tucker inspired savoury and sweet samples.
On conclusion of your tour, you are free to wander the gallery and purchase any of the art or bush foods you have tasted during your tour.
What is included
Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours
Wheelchair accessible
Medical dietary requirements can be met (advanced notice required)
Includes:
- Aboriginal Guide
- Bush tucker tasting
Meeting point
Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley. 10 Harris Rd, Caversham WA 6055
Please arrive 15 mins prior to departure time and allow sufficient time to park.
What to bring
- Camera
- Water bottle
YOUR EXPERIENCE PROVIDER
Dale Tilbrook Experiences
Dale Tilbrook is a Wardandi Bibbulmun woman whose traditional Aboriginal Country is the Margaret River, Busselton area. Dale has been a Swan Valley local since 1998, where she opened the Maalinup Gallery, an Aboriginal owned and operated enterprise with her brother Lyall. The gallery located 35 minutes from Perth CBD, offers authentic Aboriginal cultural activities, talks, performances and bush tucker as well as local Aboriginal art, gifts and high quality Australian made souvenirs.
Dale Tilbrook needs little prompting to discuss her favourite topic, the native food scene that Australians call “bush tucker”. Dale is an expert on Indigenous bush foods and is in high demand to share her knowledge and demonstrate how to cook using native ingredients both locally and internationally.
Dale’s journey in Aboriginal tourism began 25 years ago after she returned from living overseas, starting with boomerang and artefact making with her brother but has in recent years expanded into experiences as customers seek more knowledge about Aboriginal culture and life. With this growth, Dale Tilbrook Experiences was born.
Bush Tucker Talk and Tasting
