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D'harawal Location MapD'harawal Calendar
the D'harawal Country and language area extends from the southern shores of
Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) to the northern shores of the Shoalhaven River,
and from the eastern shores of the Wollondilly River system to the eastern seaboard
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Burran Marrai'gang Burrugin Wiritjiribin Ngoonungi Parra'dowee

Time of Burran -
Gadalung Marool (hot and dry) January - March

The behaviour of the male kangaroos becomes quite aggressive in this season, and it is a sign that the eating of meat is forbidden during this time. This is a health factor; because of the heat of the day meat does not keep, and the likelihood of food poisoning is apparent. The blooming of the Weetjellan (Acacia implexa) is an important sign that fires must not be lit unless they are well away from bushland and on sand only, and that there will be violent storms and heavy rain, so camping near creeks and rivers is not recommended.

Bureau of Meteorology Temperature and Rainfall Graphs for this region

Permission [pending] to use the D'harawal seasonal calendar is granted by the D'harawal Traditional Knowledgeholders' and Descendents' Circle

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