Pre white-man the area was under a 60 to 80 metre canopy of sub-tropical rainforest. There were dense gullies but open areas as well.
Pre white-man the area was under a 60 to 80 metre canopy of sub-tropical rainforest. There were dense gullies but open areas as well.
The Bundjalung have always been here in the dreaming Butheram. “Our life was freedom”, (Bundjalung elder Uncle Eric Walker). Bundjalung is the spirit of the goanna from the dawn of creation and the making of the land, and the spirit of its people.
The Bundjalung have always been here in the dreaming Butheram. “Our life was freedom”, (Bundjalung elder Uncle Eric Walker). Bundjalung is the spirit of the goanna from the dawn of creation and the making of the land, and the spirit of its people.
The Nimbin valley was known as the healing place of the Wiyabul the host tribe of Nimbin. Each Bundjalung clan had a camp area in the valley.
The Nimbin valley was known as the healing place of the Wiyabul the host tribe of Nimbin. Each Bundjalung clan had a camp area in the valley.
There are many sacred sites, initiation areas, camp sites and ceremonial grounds, belonging to the seven clans of the Bundjalung in the Nimbin valley. For example, the original Nimbin showground was built on a major ceremonial ground. In fact many showgrounds of towns and cities in Australia are built on Aboriginal ceremonial grounds, which were large cleared circular areas.
There are many sacred sites, initiation areas, camp sites and ceremonial grounds, belonging to the seven clans of the Bundjalung in the Nimbin valley. For example, the original Nimbin showground was built on a major ceremonial ground. In fact many showgrounds of towns and cities in Australia are built on Aboriginal ceremonial grounds, which were large cleared circular areas.
Follow the serpent to the next room in the tour
