Gubbi Gubbi

GUB-ee GUB-ee

Traditional custodians of the Sunshine Coast region, with a strong presence across the coast and hinterland.

Gubbi Gubbi country
Language

Words to know

helloNgaraNah-ra
welcome everyoneWunya ngulumWon-yah noo-lum
Hello friendNgara mandji
Birddjui
Echidnagagar
Fishguyu
About the Gubbi Gubbi People

The Gubbi Gubbi people Gubbi Gubbi people (also historically written as Kabi Kabi) are the Traditional Custodians of Country stretching across South-East Queensland, including the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, parts of the Maryborough and Gympie regions and parts of the Moreton Bay region. Their sea and land Country includes coastal areas, rivers, hinterland ranges and significant cultural sites. Gubbi Gubbi have a long history as hosts of gatherings such as the Bunya (Bonyi) nut festivals and continue to maintain language, cultural practices, dance troupes and educational programs that share their knowledge of Country with visitors and local communities.

Alternative Spellings
Kabi KabiCabbeeCarbiGabi Gabi
Notable dates in

Gubbi Gubbi History

1st April 2024

Native title determination recognising Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi rights on Sunshine Coast

In 2024, a Federal Court determination recognised non-exclusive native title rights for Kabi Kabi people over a large area of land and waters across the Sunshine Coast, affirming ongoing connection and custodianship.

Discover Gubbi Gubbi Country

Places to go

City

The Sunshine Coast sits on the traditional lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people, whose country stretches across the coast and hinterland from Noosa to the Moreton Bay region. This country has been home to Gubbi Gubbi people for tens of thousands of years.

Gubbi Gubbi Resources

Gubbi Gubbi Dyungungoo Group – Explanation of the Gubbi Gubbi Language

Community-run site by the Gubbi Gubbi Dyungungoo Group explaining the correct spelling, pronunciation and extent of Gubbi Gubbi Country and language.

Maroochydore (Gubbi Gubbi Country) – Indigenous.gov.au

Federal government community profile recognising Maroochydore as Gubbi Gubbi Country and summarising local custodianship and organisations.

Welcome to Kabi Kabi Country: Wunya Ngulum!

Feature article exploring Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi culture and language, including explanations of local place names and the greeting 'Wunya Ngulum'.

Kabi Kabi people – overview

Encyclopedic overview of Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi people, including discussion of naming, Country, language and recent native title recognition on the Sunshine Coast.

Made with love in Meanjin

Always will be is a privately run, Aboriginal owned and led project that aims to improve the connection people feel to country and the understanding people have about Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures, history and people.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

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