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Traditional Owner Groups

• Wonnarua, Wanaruah Wanarruwa
  Phonetic

  Won'na'ru'a - Wana'ru'ah - Wan'ar'ru'wa

  Description

  The Wonnarua people's traditional lands are located in the Hunter Valley area of New South Wales. A dreamtime story from the Wonnarua explains how the hills and rivers in the Hunter Valley were created by a spirit called Baiame. Groups living near the Wonnarua include the Darkinjung and the Wiradjuri peoples.

  Website

  https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/hunter-valley/the-wonnarua/

  Phone

  (02) 9320 6000

  Email

  visit@australian.museum