Didge After Dark
Brand New Year Round Performance
Tickets include: Delicious Bush-food light meal, traditional indigenous dancers, didgeridoo playing, tool making, storytelling, unique shopping experience and so much more all in 2.5 hours. Begins at 6.30 pm. Concludes approx 9.00pm. Bookings essential.
Phone (08) 9296 1007 for bookings or complete the form below
Awarded Silver in Heritage and Cultural Tourism, The River Retreat, Swan Valley presents a NEW cultural tourism attraction to satisfy those looking for a unique evening entertainment experience near Perth. “Didge after Dark” blends great Australian hospitality and images of a land during the Dream-time.
Enjoy the aroma of sizzling Bush-tucker food and refreshing welcome drink of Rosella flower & champagne whilst unwinding at sunset in the River Retreats’ bush food garden.In addition to bush tucker, such as smoked kangaroo & bush tomato relish, there are also many vegetarian options fresh from local growers in the valley.
To compliment the unique food experience, a tour through Maalinup Aboriginal art Gallery supplies you the opportunity to purchase bush food spices, sauces and chutneys.
Maalinup has a superb range of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal paintings.
The selection of gifts and souvenirs includes: hand painted glassware, woodware and terracotta; stunning “bush seed”, gem stone and Sterling silver jewellery; aromatherapy products and printed stationery; carved and painted Emu eggs; traditional artefacts, hand carving using local timbers, – all from local Aboriginal artists and suppliers.
After dusk your guide leads a short walk to the riverbank (star gazing on the way) to join the local people around the fire pit to share the stories, dance and music of this ancient land.
If it is a rainy day then you will proceed to enjoy the cosy purpose built performance shed.
The stars of the evening dance to the traditional music of the didgeridoo. Join in the dance or try the didge. The dancers are all descendants of the aboriginal community and have a strong affiliation with the local culture and way of life. Their performance is the highlight of the evening and gives you a living window back to the Dreamtime.
Finish off the evening with delicious bush infused deserts tea and coffee.
“Research has shown that 80% of visitors to Australia are seeking an aboriginal experience and only 8% go home with one. The Swan Valley is steeped in aboriginal history and as such is an ideal location to offer this experience. We are in the heart of the Swan Valley, yet only 30 minutes from Perth CBD.”
Bushtucker Menu
sample menuCrocodile & Desert Lime Triangles
Marinated Kangaroo skewers
Emu & Quandong patties
Salad leaves with Spiced Macadamia Nuts
Bush Tomato & Mountain Pepper-berry dip & Bush Tomato Salsa
Green Salad & Dressing
Damper Rolls & Herb Butter
Selection of Delicious Desserts & tea and Coffee after the show$70.00 per adult
$55.00 youth 10-16
$35.00 per child aged 5-9
$10.00 per child 5 years + under. (includes child meal) Infant FOC (no seat or meal provided)2 way city transfers from Guildford Train Station or Perth City Centre. Contact our office for current charges.
ON THE DAY BOOKINGS FOR THE ACTIVITIES CANNOT HAVE SEAT ALLOCATION GUARANTEED. TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT PLEASE BOOK AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBERS APPLY.
