Welcome back, bushwalkers, explorers, and sock-sufferers! It’s Day 64 on the Whoop Whoop Walk About, and today we’re diving into the age-old Aussie survival hack: Kangaroo Grass! This hardy little grass is the bush’s best-kept secret… until it makes its way into your socks.
Kangaroo Grass: Food, Fuel, and Foe!
Kangaroo Grass is more than just a pretty sight swaying in the breeze; it’s one of nature's survival tools! Traditionally, Aboriginal people gathered these little grass seeds, turning them into a flour that can make a mean bush biscuit. Yep, you can grind it up, mix it with a splash of water, and bam—outback energy biscuits! Perfect for powering you through the rugged Aussie wilderness or a Whoop Whoop Walk About tour.
But, fair warning: as good as it is to eat, it’s an absolute menace when it gets stuck in your socks. One minute you're a top-notch survivalist gathering seeds; the next, you're hopping around on one foot trying to pull out prickly grass bits that feel like they've got it out for you. Ah, the joys of bush survival, hey?
How to Harvest and Prepare Kangaroo Grass Flour
Step 1: Gather seeds. (A few handfuls should do, but don’t go overboard—unless you enjoy kangaroo grass in your socks, that is.)
Step 2: Let seeds dry, then roast them a little over your campfire. No need to get fancy here!
Step 3: Grind seeds into flour. If you’re out here with just rocks, you’ll have arms like an ironman in no time.
Step 4: Add water and mix into a dough. Flatten ‘em out, throw them on the hot coals, and you’ve got yourself some bush tucker! Fair dinkum.
Don’t Just Read About It – Experience It!
Want to try some Kangaroo Grass biscuits or learn how to survive the Aussie outback without sock-fulls of seeds? Whether you're part of a walking group, conservation group, scouts, schools, hikers, or just out to have a laugh, we’d love to show you the ropes—and maybe watch you try to get Kangaroo Grass out of your socks too.
Give us a call at 0402606481, visit Whoop Whoop Walk About, or drop us an email at admin@whoopwhoopwalkabout.com to book your adventure today.
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