Welcome

“I am very pleased that our history and local stories are being shared about these special places. These places remain very important to us.” Uncle Lewis Cook 2015.

This path crosses Country that is of special significance for Aboriginal people. Places along the Ballina coastline are connected by the Goanna and Snake Dreaming Story.

Today, this area is important to Aboriginal people for learning about traditional Aboriginal culture and maintaining a connection to Country.

The local keepers of knowledge, the Aboriginal Elders, want to share some of these stories and memories with everyone who comes to this place.

The material gathered and presented here has been a result of collaboration between the local Aboriginal community, Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council, Ballina Shire Council and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

The above artwork of the snake and goanna is taken from a larger artwork by Brian Ferguson.