Events

WELCOME TO COUNTRY & CORROBOREE (BARLGABI)

Wednesday 5 July, 5.00pm to 9.00pm

THE VILLAGE, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Be Welcomed to Country by our Traditional Owners in the official opening of the 2023 Karijini Experience; gain a sense of Banjima culture and see the beautiful country of Karijini. The official welcome will be followed by a smoking ceremony, musical performance featuring Mark Atkins - Black Arm Band and a Corroboree (Barlgabi) where you will get the opportunity to join in with your family. This event is smoke free and requires BYO chairs. The bar will open once the band begins. Free Parking is available at the event. FREE EVENT

DAILY YOGA

Thursday 6, Friday 7, Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 July, 8.30am to 9.00am

THE VILLAGE, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Join Tabitha for some morning yoga in the village to start your day! Free activity offered daily from 8.30am to 9.00am, grab a yoga mat (supplied) and learn some basic yoga moves before heading off exploring the National Park! FREE EVENT

Tickets $35, Buy Here

BANJIMA TOURED WALK

Thursday 6, Friday 7 & Sunday 9 July, 9.00am to 10.30am

KARIJINI VISITOR CENTRE Take a guided bush walk with one of our Banjima Elders to learn about the cultural history and native plants of the region. The tour will take you through the Karijini Visitor Centre and into the National Park. Be sure to wear a hat, comfortable footwear and bring drinking water. TICKETS $35

FREE Registration Here

JUNDARU SEWING

Thursday 6 July, 9.30am to 12.30pm

THE VILLAGE, LEARNING TENT, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP The kids can be shown and learn basic sewing skills to make scrunchies, fabric purses/wallets and tote bags in this free workshop. Space is limited, so online registrations are essential to book your place. FREE EVENT

Tickets $20, Buy Here

DAMPER & HIGH TEA

Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 July, 10.30am to 12pm & 1.30pm to 3pm

THE VILLAGE, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Join Delvene and her team for authentic damper making and high tea as part of your Karijini Experience. With two sessions daily, book yours now. TICKETS $20
Tickets $40, Buy Here

BUSH MEDICINE WORKSHOP

Thursday 6 July, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

THE VILLAGE, LEARNING TENT, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Join Cherylea Walker and her team at Mayaga Enterprises in a hands-on workshop, learning about local Pilbara Bush Medicine plants and the importance of its uses. This is the very first workshop developed so we hope to have you equipped with the necessary knowledge of our bush plants so you're ready to explore the National Park! Mayaga Enterprises specialises in unique and authentic handmade Pilbara Bush Medicine remedies and Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi cultural keepsakes to suit all special occasions. The workshop is child friendly and includes a rare experience of; * Bush medicine show and tell and explanation of its uses * Bush teas tasting - Mardawud and Bardirri * Demonstrations on how to make the Bardirri Jami * Traditional tasting plate - Kangaroo tail stew and damper will be served for lunch * Each participant will receive a complimentary Pilbara Bush Medicine gift pack worth $75 TICKETS $40
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PERTH FOOTBALL CLUB WORKSHOP

Thursday 6 July, 2.30pm to 4.30pm & Saturday 8 July, 10am to 12pm

THE VILLAGE, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP An educational and interactive football program, giving participants the opportunity to learn AFL skills and participate in a variety of games. The program caters for all participants regardless of previous AFL experience or ability. The program is led by WAFL players Oscar Bird, James Ewing and Jared Bell and includes showing what a warm up should look like, football skills, team building in sports, football games and giveaways! Spots are limited, so online registrations are essential. FREE EVENT

DAILY MARKETS

Thursday 6 & Friday 7 July, 2.30pm to 6.30pm & Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 July, 9.30am to 1.30pm

THE VILLAGE, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Showcasing handmade, artisanal wares from regional and remote Western Australia, the Makers’ Market is sure to inspire. With apparel, paintings, books, bush medicine and more. Be sure to bring some cash so you can pick up some treasures. FREE EVENT

Tickets $240, Buy Here

KARIJINI ECO RETREAT DINING EXPERIENCE

Thursday 6 & Friday 7 July, 5.30pm to 9.30pm

KARIJINI ECO RETREAT This dining experience is a shared 10 course degustation focused on fresh and sustainably foraged native ingredients. Each course is crafted by Melissa Palinkas in collaboration with the Banjima people to create a unique dining experience in Karijini National Park. Take in the sunset and the spectacular views from Joffre Gorge Lookout then meander back to the resort’s main dining area while enjoying canapes, wine or beer and an insight to Banjima culture from one of the Elders. TICKETS $240
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HISTORICALLY ACCURATE BY COMEDIAN CRAIG QUARTERMAINE

Thursday 6 July, 7.00pm to 7.30pm

THE VILLAGE, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP A comedy show about how quickly we forget. We’ve had a lot of time on our hands these last few years – we’ve shaved our heads, made videos, and renamed our lollies. But, in a time of weirdness and change the final straw for Craig Quartermaine was when talking dogs started rewriting history. History, politics, what we did this morning and how our memories can play tricks on us if we let them. Please note the performance includes swearing, so please consider this when bringing children to this event. BYO Chairs, free parking available at the event. FREE EVENT
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BRADLEY HALL BAND

Thursday 6 & Friday 7 July, 7.30pm to 8.30pm

THE VILLAGE, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Soulful storytelling through song runs through Bradley Hall‘s blood. A Nyiyaparli/Njamal man from the East Pilbara of Western Australia. Bradley is no stranger to dirt roads, fresh country air and long drives through our beautiful country. The Bradley Hall Band’s love of country music and sharing stories has seen them travel over 50,000 kilometres across 15 tours throughout regional West Australia, Queensland, Tamworth and New Zealand performing at pubs, clubs, mine sites and festivals. The Bradley Hall Band’s passion for sharing music and bringing people together was showcased at the Red Country Music Festival in Karratha recently. The community were entertained by artists such as Sally-Jane, Katie Hindle, Amber Lawrence, Sammy White, local band Jokeria, the Western Suntones, Graeme Connors, Brad Cox and of course the Bradley Hall Band. Bradley donates profits to initiatives that support the prevention of youth suicide and is committed to holding this festival annually. Come and join the Bradley Hall Band’s best hits in an hour-long set, BYO Chairs, free parking at the event. Space is limited, so book your free ticket online. FREE EVENT
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WORKIN' IT WITH POPS & JAY (AKA J-MILLA)

Friday 7 July, 9.30am to 1.30pm

THE VILLAGE, LEARNING TENT, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP J-MILLA - Magic up the music! J-MILLA will reveal his songwriting process and practises on how to write and produce a song. He’ll give tips and tricks on wordplay and breakdown the process from the pen to the producer. Jay will sit with workshop participants and initiate Q&A setting with the crowd discussing dreams and aspirations, and if it’s a vibe, they will walk and talk and take in the surrounds together. Pops will work closely with up to 10 girls and get to know them, understand their future goals, talk through discussions on self-care, and social media, and guide young women on how to be confident and take more control of their future. Pops will show the girls how she creates her daily vlogs, how she puts them together and the process behind it. Pops would be more than happy to film a video on their phone to help guide them through the ways she has learned to build a successful following. Spots are limited, so registrations are essential. FREE EVENT
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STORY TELLING & LANGUAGE WORKSHOP

Friday 7 July, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

THE VILLAGE, LEARNING TENT, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Join Banjima Traditional Owner and author May Byrne as she shares stories and does some readings straight from her book 'Banjima (Milyuranba Banjima)'. Following on from the readings, you will be taught some of the Banjima language for you to use while you're here for the Karijini Experience. FREE EVENT
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DIDGERIDOO WORKSHOP

Friday 7 July, 2.30pm to 3.45pm

THE VILLAGE, LEARNING TENT, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Learn more about the incredible instrument - the didgeridoo from Mark Atkins. Mark will walk you through the steps of how to play, in a workshop suitable for beginners through to those that play, we welcome you to bring your own didgeridoo if you have one. Please note this workshop is for males only. Spots are limited, so registrations are essential. FREE EVENT

MUSIC AT ECO RETREAT

Friday 7 & Sunday 9 July, 3.00pm to 4.30pm

KARIJINI ECO RETREAT For those staying at the Karijini Eco Retreat, sit back and relax over dinner with some live acoustic music by Tre Amici, restaurant reservations required. FREE EVENT

FREE Registration Here

MOVIE NIGHT - GRAVEL ROAD

Friday 7 July, 6.15pm to 7.30pm

THE VILLAGE, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Gravel Road is the story of Jay Minning, singer-songwriter of the most remote rock band in the world, the Desert Stars. His four-piece band are traditional land owners of Spinifex Country, in the Great Victoria Desert, Western Australia — home of the last nomads. From their home in remote Tjuntjuntjara, we follow Minning and his band’s first ever tour as they rock their way across the Western Desert with songs of hunter-gatherer life. Their elders survived the British atomic testing (at the infamous Maralinga site) and the band’s profound connection to culture spans back 2,000 generations. With customary Spinifex reciprocity, Minning shares the journey with East-Coast friends, a band named The Re-mains, providing a rare glimpse into his country, his culture, his music and his extraordinary everyday life. BYO Chairs, free parking at the event. FREE Event, however space is limited, so book your spot online. FREE EVENT
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ARTEFACTS WORKSHOP

Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 July, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

THE VILLAGE, LEARNING TENT, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Aboriginal art and artefacts are used as a means for passing on cultural history. The transmission of this history is transferred orally via elders from one generation to the next which is an essential practice to ensure preservation of the cultural knowledge and practices. Learn more about the historical artefacts in this workshop with some amazing story-telling. FREE EVENT
Tickets from $60, Buy Here

YURLU LOUNGE

Saturday 8 July, 3.30pm to 8.30pm

THE VILLAGE, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Yurlu is the Banjima word for Country or Earth. Reflect on the magnificent night sky as you sit back in the Yurlu Lounge and enjoy a line-up of West Australian musicians. Bring your own chairs for a magical night of music immersed under the Karijini night sky. You can also indulge yourself with a ticket to the VIP Lounge, with catering, beer, wine and seating included. Our exciting 2023 performers are J-MILLA, Emily Wurramara and Tre Amici. It’s going to be a great showcase of Indigenous artists and a beautiful evening under the stars for the whole family. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase from our bar. Proof of age is required and children must be supervised at all times. Parking is available at the event. TICKETS from $60

WRAP PARTY

Sunday 9 July, 3.30pm to 7.00pm

THE VILLAGE, KARIJINI AIRSTRIP Join the Traditional Owners for the final corroboree (Barlgabi) for the Karijini Experience 2023 at the Wrap Party! Celebrate the land you are meeting on and the amazing time you have had over the past 5 days at the Karijini Experience. Then enjoy music from Broken Tides to finish off the event. BYO chairs. FREE EVENT