About Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery
Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery is an Aboriginal-owned gallery located within Mandoon Estate in the Swan Valley, Henley Brook, City of Swan, Western Australia. Operated by Noongar woman Dale Tilbrook and family, it showcases authentic Aboriginal art, artefacts and bush foods. The gallery is notable for promoting Noongar culture through art exhibitions, bush tucker tastings and cultural experiences, offering visitors insight into Indigenous heritage in the Swan Valley wine region near Perth.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, welcoming gallery space within Mandoon Estate displaying authentic Aboriginal artworks, prints, artefacts, jewellery and bush food products. The setting is surrounded by vineyards and gardens of the Swan Valley. Visitors can browse art for viewing and purchase, sample and learn about native bush foods, join cultural talks or workshops when available, and interact with knowledgeable Noongar hosts in an intimate, educational environment.
Key highlights
- 01
Aboriginal-owned gallery showcasing authentic Noongar and wider Aboriginal art and artefacts
- 02
Bush tucker tastings and native food products including jams, sauces and teas
- 03
Cultural talks and workshops on Noongar culture, art and bush food uses
- 04
Location within Mandoon Estate in the Swan Valley wine region