Noongar Six Seasons
The Noongar seasonal calendar reflects the natural cycles of Western Australia’s South West, guided by changes in weather, plants and animals rather than fixed dates alone.
Each pillar artwork responds to one of the six Noongar seasons: Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang. The artworks were created with guidance from family members of the Perth Airport Aboriginal Partnership Agreement Group.
Created in collaboration with the Perth Airport Aboriginal Partnership Agreement Group, these works share cultural knowledge and celebrate the continuing connection of Noongar people to Country.
Each pillar artwork responds to one of the six Noongar seasons: Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang. The artworks were created with guidance from family members of the Perth Airport Aboriginal Partnership Agreement Group.
The Six Noongar Seasons
Birak
Birak marks the beginning of the hot, dry period. With rising temperatures and little rainfall, it’s a time shaped by heat, fire and movement across Country, as plants and animals adapt to the changing conditions.Bunuru
Bunuru is the hottest time of year. Long, dry days and coastal breezes define this season, with life often gathering around waterways where food and relief from the heat can be found.Djeran
Djeran signals a shift to cooler weather. Mornings become dewy, winds soften, and the landscape begins to change as the intense heat gives way to milder conditions.Makuru
Makuru is the coldest and wettest season. Rain becomes more frequent, and the environment responds with renewed life, as waterways fill and animals move inland.Djilba
Djilba is a time of transition, bringing a mix of cold, clear days and occasional rain. It is often seen as a season of growth, with new plant life emerging and animals beginning to prepare for warmer months.Kambarang
Kambarang marks the return of warmer weather. Known as a season of birth, it brings colour to the landscape with blooming wildflowers and increased animal activity.About the Artist: Nani
Nani is a Noongar artist whose work reflects a strong connection to Country, culture and storytelling. Through the use of colour, pattern and symbolic elements, their artworks bring each of the six seasons to life, capturing the changing rhythms of the natural environment.Created in collaboration with the Perth Airport Aboriginal Partnership Agreement Group, these works share cultural knowledge and celebrate the continuing connection of Noongar people to Country.