Garden designer Jo Ferguson has created a haven filled with grasses and perennials on the Mornington Peninsula, Vic. To see more, turn to page 84.
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu – Taste of Kakadu, May 24-26
The World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park hosts this three-day celebration of Indigenous culture. Now in its 12th year, this immersive festival will launch with a showcase of live music and traditional dance. Visitors will also savour unique culinary delights and learn more about the heritage of the local Bininj people. A highlight event is the Bowali Under the Stars dinner, prepared by chefs Paul Iskov of Fervor and Ben Tyler of Kakadu Kitchen, offering a fourcourse degustation under the stars with seasonal ingredients foraged locally. Across the weekend, enjoy guided bush tucker walks, ground oven feasts, and ‘croc and canapés’ cruises on Yellow Water Billabong. parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster, May 17-25
From big skies to boab trees, Kununurra, in the East Kimberley, is filled with spectacular natural attractions, and it’s the perfect setting for the annual Ord Valley Muster. Now in its 22nd year, the festival presents a
