Stay warm through the cooler months and immerse yourself in Bunbury’s brand‑new winter celebration: Mookaroo-k Goomburrup Bunbury Winter Events, running from June through August.
With wood fires glowing and umbrellas at the ready, this festival invites you to embrace everything wonderful about Bunbury’s often‑overlooked winter season.
No matter the weather – and we get so many beautiful days in the season - you’ll find a huge range of events designed to keep the whole family entertained, cosy, and connected.
Hear from Sharon Cooke and Rhonda Norman, Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Greater Bunbury Aboriginal Advisory Council about the cultural significance of Mookaroo-k.
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Mookaroo-k
Mookaroo (sometimes spelt Mukaru) is the Noongar word for the coldest season on the Indigenous calendar - a time marked by rain, storms, and long nights. Mookaroo‑k translates to “in Winter”.
Goomburrup
The name given to the Bunbury area by Traditional Owners, the Wardandi Noongar people. Goomburrup has long been a seasonal gathering place rich in food sources and home to important ceremonial sites.
Mookaroo-k Goomburrup honours Wardandi cultural heritage and our whole community by bringing people together - just as Goomburrup always has. It celebrates the spirit of gathering, storytelling, and enjoying the City during its most atmospheric season, while paying respectful tribute to the region’s rich Noongar culture and heritage.
