Discovering culture and cosmos in the Limestone Coast

The Limestone Coast Walking the Seasons night walk offered the community a unique opportunity to connect with nature and culture under the clear starry sky during a special night-time edition of the program.

Walking the Seasons community walks hosted by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board in collaboration with Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation, was part of an ongoing initiative to introduce the community to the region’s First Nations Seasonal Calendar.

The Walking the Seasons community walks program provides guided walks led by local First Nations Elders and aims to deepen the understanding of local landscapes through cultural and environmental observations.

Paul Curnow, Astronomy Lecturer at the Adelaide Planetarium, is recognised as one of the world’s leading authorities on Australian Aboriginal night sky knowledge.

As a special guest at this event Paul was able to share sky Country knowledge from around the world.

Limestone Coast Landscape Board Educator Mel Holtz said it was a phenomenal turnout at this event. “The cultural insights and astronomy knowledge provided a deeper connection to Country,” Mel said. “It is fantastic to see so many community members learning and connecting with a First Nations lens through the landscape.”

By participating in a Limestone Coast Walking the Seasons night walk, attendees gain valuable cultural knowledge and insights into the seasonal changes of our local landscape.

Regular Walking the Seasons participant Annelise said the weather was perfect; the sky was clear and bright and they could see all the stars. “The night sky stories were amazing and Uncle Doug as usual was a wealth of information. I am looking forward to the next walk,” Annelise said.

The Limestone Coast Walking the Seasons night walk series will continue into 2026, with the Limestone Coast Landscape Board and Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation committed to providing more opportunities for individuals and families to explore the region’s cultural heritage and natural beauty.

Learn more about the Walking the Seasons program by visiting our website lc.landscape.sa.gov.au.