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Noongar Six Seasons

Aboriginal seasons guided by the land

Unlike the European calendar, there are six Noongar seasons in Western Australia’s South West region, which are indicated by changes in local plants and animals. Learn how to pick the change of seasons with this handy guide.

Traditionally Noongar people hunted and gathered food according to the seasons, being guided by the signs in nature as to which animal and plant resources were plentiful at those times.

Find explanations of the traditions and environmental indicators in the South West region of Western Australia for each of the Noongar seasons below.

Animated image of ECU's Elder in Residence - Nan Roma

Birak (December - January)

The Noongar Season ‘Birak’ is represented by the colour red as it symbolises heat, sun and fire.

Animated image of ECU's Elder in Residence - Nan Roma

Bunuru (February - March)

The Noongar Season ‘Bunuru’ is represented by the colour orange and is the hottest time of the year.

Animated image of ECU's Elder in Residence - Nan Roma

Djeran (April - May)

The Noongar Season ‘Djeran' is represented by the colour green as it is the time of the year where the cooler weather begins.

Animated image of ECU's Elder in Residence - Nan Roma

Makuru (June - July)

The Noongar Season ‘Makuru’ is represented by the colour dark blue as it symbolises rain and cold weather.

Photo of a native yellow flower to represent the season of Djilba

Djilba (August - September)

The Noongar Season ‘Djilba' is represented by the colour pink as it symbolises growth of wildflowers and plants.

Animated image of ECU's Elder in Residence - Nan Roma

Kambarang (October - November)

The Noongar Season ‘Kambarang' is represented by the colour yellow as it symbolises the return of the hot weather.

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