Welcome to Friends of Wireless Hill
Wireless Hill Park offers a unique opportunity to enjoy native bushland and animals, together with walks that offer stunning views of our Swan River and city centre.
Whats on
8:30 AM - 10:30 AMBUSHCARE DAYTime: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The Friends of Wireless Hill meet on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month from 8.30am – 10.30am to carry out hands-on bushcare in the park.
8:30 AM - 10:30 AMBUSHCARE DAYTime: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The Friends of Wireless Hill meet on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month from 8.30am – 10.30am to carry out hands-on bushcare in the park.
Noongar Six Seasons
December | January
BIRAK
Known as the season of fire and youth, Birak is marked by intense heat and dry conditions. Traditionally, controlled burning of scrubland was carried out to stimulate the growth of fresh new shoots.
February | March
BUNURU
Long days and short nights mark Bunuru, the hottest of the six seasons. Traditionally, it has been—and continues to be—a wonderful time to live and fish along the coast, as well as by rivers and estuaries.
APRIL | MAY
DJERAN
Djeran is characterised by cooler evenings, heavy morning dew, and leaves falling to the ground. During this season, Ngari (salmon) are abundant.
JUNY | July
MAKURU
Makuru is the coldest season, bringing rain, storms, and long nights. It is a favourable time for hunting yongka (kangaroo), wetj (emu), kaarda (goanna), koomal (possum), and kwenda (bandicoot).
AUGUST | SEPTEMBER
DJILBA
Djilba is a transitional season, bringing a mix of crisp, clear cold days and warmer periods of rain and wind. During this time, budding djet (flowers) appear and koola (emu plum) begins to bear fruit. It’s also an excellent season for catching djildjit (fish).
OCTOBER | NOVEMBER
KAMBARANG
Kambarang brings longer, warmer days and a decline in rainfall. The djet are in full bloom, and plants used for mereny (food), medicine, crafts, tools, kaal (fire), and ceremony are gathered during this time.
Volunteer
Friends of Wireless Hill are always looking for volunteers, why dont you find out how you can help?
“Volunteers"
The Friends of Wireless Hill Park is a community group, made up of volunteers, that is dedicated to conserving and protecting the bushland of Wireless Hill Park. The Friends group was established in 1987.
“ Picnics and walking"
Wireless Hill Park has picnic areas, ample parking and extensive walking trails throughout the bushland, making it a popular destination for families and community groups for walking, bird watching and photography.