Guriwal Trail refurbishment

The Guriwal Trail program has allowed volunteers to contribute to a worthy ongoing project with great health and social benefits.

With all the work so far there has been an increase in diversity of native plant species and an improvement to the site aesthetics. Most importantly it is a space that will be a canvas for cultural knowledge that will be shared with Parklands visitors.

The Guriwal Trail is a place for learning and sharing Aboriginal plant uses and culture. In 1998 the Guriwal Trail was first developed with the assistance of trainees from the Guriwal Aboriginal Corporation La Perouse to interpret the flora and fauna of the area. The area has been regenerated with several thousand new plantings, focussing on Aboriginal cultural plants, and receives weekly effort removing weeds and improving the natural habitat. It is a popular site for education activities, bush kindergarten, cultural interpretation and walking.

It’s a fantastic way to connect with like-minded people and the natural environment while learning new skills and improving your knowledge in native plant, weed identification and control methods.

Next time you’re in the Parklands, keep your eye out for this evolving and exciting project which is located between Randwick Gate and Fernley Grounds next to the bike hire and Greenhouse at Centennial Park Café.