Walk with the Waugal videos

Join Dr Noel Nannup, a respected Elder, scientist and storyteller, as he shares immersive stories connected to some of Perth and Peel's most significant sites. Discover Noongar cultural connections to these landscapes and learn how they are cared for and managed today.

To get the most from the series, start with The Waugal video to introduce the Noongar creation story and the protector of freshwater sources.

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that some of the content below may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, videos and audio recordings.

 

Walk with the Waugal

Discover the Noongar creation story of Waugal, the rainbow serpent who is recognised as the giver of life and protector of fresh water sources. Learn how  Waugal shaped Perth's waterways and why they remain important today.

 

Pinjar Joondalup

Follow the story of the Charnok spirit woman and how Pinjar (Lake) Joondalup got its name. Get to know why this place matters to Whadjuk Noongar people and its connection to land, water and sky.

 

Gnangara Mound

The Gnagara Mound is Perth’s largest underground water source. It supplies drinking water to Perth and the Peel region. Learn the story of how Waugal created the Mound and why it’s so special to the Noongar people.

 

Kordiny Karla Boodjar

Kordiny Karla Boodjar (Bennett Brook) is an important part of Waugal’s creation story and it’s also the lifeblood of Whiteman Park. Understand how this significant waterway connects culture, community and Country.

Kaarta Gar-up

Explore the significance of Kaarta Gar-up (Kings Park), a special meeting place for Whadjuk Noongar people. Watch how the Waugal shaped the Perth landscape and why it remains culturally significant today.

Continue the learning

Explore our virtual tour videos to take students behind the scenes of Perth's water sources, treatment facilities and water supply network.