Peaks to Points Festival - Communities caring for their Catchments

The Peaks to Points Festival celebrates the diverse natural environment of greater Brisbane’s southern region, from the dramatic heights of Flinders Peak near Ipswich, to the tranquil waters of Moreton Bay.

The Festival aims to raise awareness of the diversity of the area and the activities of local community and environmental groups working to improve the environment, through a program of interactive and fun-filled events. Held over two weeks from 19 July to 3 August 2008, Peaks to Points brings the community together to celebrate our spectacular natural environment, the land, the waterways, our diverse range of native plants and animals, and the activities of community groups working to improve the environment.

Previously known as the Oxley Creek Water Festival, with a focus on the Oxley Creek catchment area between Flinders Peak and Graceville, Peaks to Points will also encompass the catchment groups of Wolston and Centenary, Bulimba Creek, Bayside Creeks and Eprapah Creek, an area of approximately 750 square kilometres. Peaks to Points will be officially opened at the Festival Family Day on Sunday 20 July at Oxley Creek Common.

A highlight of the fortnight’s activities, the Festival Family Day will feature a giant sand sculpture of the catchment areas between Flinders Peak and Moreton Bay by world champion sand sculptor the Sandman, live music by renowned acoustic guitarist John Malcolm, dancers, street performers, workshops, activities, stalls and displays. Other events held throughout the two weeks will include bird-watching, canoeing, a tour of the Greenbank Military Training Area, open-air concerts, tree-planting and bush walking. The Peaks to Points Festival will be held every two years, alternating with the Mountains to Mangroves Festival on Brisbane’s north side. For more information go to www.peakstopoints.com.au