Upcoming Journeys for 2010
We are pleased to announce the plans to date for Journeys in 2010.
20th to 26th June – Pilgrimage to Kata-tjuta and Uluru (NT)
26th June to 3rd July – Journey to the Aboriginal Central Australia
27th June to 6th July - Canning Stock Route (middle section - WA)
8th to 17th July – Making a Difference Mungathiiri Retreat (NT)
21st to 27th August – Riverina Rambling (NSW)
11th to 18th September – Lake Yeo Artists Retreat (WA)
2nd - 9th October - Western Woodlands (WA)
The description for journeys offered are listed below.
Pilgrimage to Kata-tjuta and Uluru (NT)
When:
20-26 June Starting and Finishing point: Alice Springs Cost: $700
Experience the wonder of the highlights of the NT. Through the slow rhythm of daily walks (including the Giles track at Kings Canyon for 2 days), we will engage the spirituality of these sacred places. At Uluru we will be hosted by local indigenous peoples.
Leader : Carolyn Robertson carolynr@nsw.uca.org.au or 0409002814
Journey to the Aboriginal Central Australia (NT)
When: 26 June- 3 July Starting and finishing point: Alice Springs
John Cavenagh a traditional owner from this country will be with us on this trip sharing his knowledge and experience of this country. Aboriginal people sometimes say that whitefellas talk about ‘owning land’ and black fellas talk about ‘land owning them’. Spending time with John will help you better understand that.
This trip will leave Alice Springs and travel in the country to the east of Alice Springs around a place called Arltunga - a beautiful but not well travelled part of Central Australia. During the week we will also travel to meet some other Aboriginal people who have lived remotely in this country for generations. This is a rare opportunity to see some amazingly beautiful country and at the same time learn from people who call it home.
Leaders
: Keith Castles and Stella Hayes keith.castle@dpc.edu.au or 0418 898 095
Western Woodlands (WA) (NT)
When: 2-9 October Starting and finishing point: Perth Cost: $700
Drive out beyond Hyden to the vast arid woodlands south of Coolgardie. Where the only fresh water is the run-off from the huge granite outcrops, and the majestic salmon gum trees tower over the traveller, there is a story and a stillness to be enjoyed.
Leaders : Rick Read with Brian Stephans r.read@murdoch.edu.au