

Conference of the Birds
The Valley of Harmony & Unity
May 24th 2025
Valley of Detachment : Susan Purdy Photo: Kat Kershaw

The Art Walk - What to Expect
The Walk:
Expect the Unexpected!
The walk starts in Centenary Park at 3.45pm
Wear good walking shoes, rug up well, bring a torch & something to sit on.
Along the trail you will find installations, Performance Art, Visual Art, Sound, Dance
& more.
Choose your own pace:
You have 2 hours to walk the trail before the performance at the Meadows - so choose your own pace.
The trail is suitable for wheelchairs, prams & mobility scooters with only some small inclines.
At the Meadows:
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CFA Sausage Sizzle,
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BCDG Koffee Kart
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Porta loos
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all abilities gazebo
Find your spot near the sand circle & await the beginning of the
'Valley of Harmony & Unity'
The performance goes for approximately 45-60mins before the bonfire is lit.
After the bonfire has safely settled the audience can gather closer for warmth & dance to 'Electro Swing' DJ set to keep warm.
On the way back to Boolarra, the pathway will be transformed, but BYO TORCH!
What to Bring:
1. A torch - or mobile phone with torch app. is essential
2. Dress WARMLY - May is very very chilly.
3. Blanket, mat or camp chairs to sit on.
4. A Water Bottle
5. Good walking shoes - the trail is a bush trail.
Mobility needs:
There will be special shuttle busses traveling from Railway Park to the Meadows for those who need assistance with mobility. Please register for a place on the shuttle - so we know how many people to expect. Shuttle Buses will also take you back to Railway Park after the event - departing around 7:30pm
Please Note: The Rail Trail is a bush trail & the Meadows is open grassland which is a little uneven under foot. While all care will be taken to prevent trips & spills - please watch your feet & beware of uneven surfaces.