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Conference Tours
Thursday 24th September will be the
day that the tours are held. Delegates will have the choice to go to
either Cherbourg or Stradbroke Island. Youth delegates will visit
Dreamworld for a day of fun and friendship. All Conference Tours are
included in Full Delegates registration.
Cherbourg
Formerly known as Barambah, is Queensland's third
largest Aboriginal community. It was founded in 1901 when the
Queensland Government set aside 7000 acres of the Cherbourg
selection as an Aboriginal reserve. Cherbourg has the largest
Indigenous population in the Archdiocese of Brisbane and is located
4.5kms south of Murgon. The town has a population of 2500 with
around 800 Catholics.
Aboriginal people at Barambah were required to
clear the area by hand. Early conditions in the community were so
harsh, most people continued to live off the land and live in bush
humpies.
In 1931 Barambah was renamed as Cherbourg. In the
1930s the government provided rations for the inhabitants and began
to construct proper accommodation in the Cherbourg township. By 1934
the population was more than 900 people, representing 28 different
language groups.
The size of the settlement has steadily increased
with ventures in agriculture, beef cattle and joinery becoming
increasingly successful. The community celebrated its centenary in
2004. Cherbourg became independent in 1986 when the Queensland
Government issued the community with a Deed of Grant in Trust.
Stradbroke Island
The Nunukul, Nughie and Goenpul tribes have occupied
the island for thousands of years, with evidence of this habitation
at various sites on the island. An example of this occupation can be
found at Myora Springs.
Myora Springs is a pristine source of natural spring
water surrounded by a small tropical forest. It was a favoured
camping place of the Aboriginal people and
today is a great spot to stop and enjoy the grassy
picnic area and swimming hole. It is also possible to see parts of a
large midden on the banks of the freshwater spring.
Another significant site is at Wallen Wallen Creek.
Just south of Dunwich there is archeological evidence of human
occupation for thousands of years in this region. In fact,
researchers found artefacts dating back more than 21,000 years old
at the base of a large sand dune in the area.
The tour will include discussion and evidence of
walking trails, bush foods, middens, and other significant
Aboriginal sites on the Island.
Dreamworld (Youth
and Volunteers Only)
Tips for those on
this tour
So many worlds in one, Dreamworld is an action
packed adventure with the wildest rides and attractions in
Australia.
For spine tingling, knee-knocking thrills, brave some of the tallest
fastest rides in the world including the Mick Doohan Moto-Coaster,
Giant Drop, Tower of Terror, Wipeout, Cyclone rollercoaster and
scream machine, The Claw!
Catch rare Bengal tigers and their handlers at play on Tiger Island,
home to six Bengal Tigers, eight Sumatran tigers and two cougars or
take a walk on the wild side at the Australian Wildlife Experience,
home to over 800 native animals. Cuddle a koala, pat a kangaroo,
catch the Oakey Creek Farm Show and get up close to Goliath, one of
the largest salt water crocs in South East Queensland.
To cool off, guests can ride the waves at FlowRider, cruise on the
Captain Sturt paddle wheeler, brave the white waters of the Thunder
River Rapids Ride, or be absorbed by six storeys of movie magic at
the IMAX Theatre.
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