Alice Springs Desert Park has planned an array of exciting activities as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations from Monday 4 July to Sunday 10 July.

Alice Springs Desert Park Product Development Coordinator Estelle Marshall said she was excited for visitors to take part in the activities the park has planned in celebration of NAIDOC week.

“We are inviting visitors to follow the tracks to the Desert Park to take part in a specialised program with Aboriginal guides and local custodians,” Ms Marshall said.

“Visitors will get the chance to learn how to make traditional jewellery using seeds and nuts from the desert. They will also have fun learning how to survive in the desert with a special presentation by an Aboriginal guide.

“Visitors are invited to try their hand at boomerang throwing or journey through desert art and learn how art is used to teach and share stories.

“At the Tea, Flour and Sugar events participants will join Doris Kngwarraye Stuart, an Apmereke – artweye – Mparntwe Custodian, for a chat over tea and damper. You will also be able to try your hand at making damper and learn some tips over the campfire.”

“We encourage everyone to join in the celebrations and activities during NAIDOC Week,” Ms Marshall said.

NAIDOC Week is held in the first full week of July. This year’s theme is Songlines – the living narrative of our nation.

“It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society,” Ms Marshall said.

Standard entry fees to the Desert Park apply or a valid Territorian Pass is required.  A Territorian Pass provides re-entry over a 12 month period.

The full program can be downloaded from www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au or follow Alice Springs Desert Park on Facebook. 

Media contact – Jordan Raymond-Monro, 8999 4726