2026 Offsite Experiences
Larrakia Cultural Walk on the Gurambai Trail with the Larrakia Rangers
The Larrakia Rangers and cultural hosts welcomed forum participants onto Larrakia Country for a guided walk along the Gurambai Trail at Rapid Creek.
They shared the cultural, spiritual and ecological significance of this place, speaking to its long history as a site of gathering, teaching and sustenance. Rapid Creek has supported Larrakia families for generations, providing food, medicine and connection between saltwater and freshwater systems.
Participants listened as rangers explained how knowledge of seasons, tides and fire has been passed down through walking and caring for Country. Gurambai is more than a trail. It is a living classroom, a story place and a reminder of Larrakia custodianship.
The visit grounded the forum in place, reinforcing that conversations about land management and future planning must always begin with respect for the Traditional Owners of the land.
If you would like to book a tour, or learn more about Larrakia country, check out Larrakia Nation here.
The Power of Mangroves with Professor Catherine Lovelock, University of Queensland
There was something powerful about taking the conversation off the stage and back onto Country.
As part of the Forum, attendees stepped into the East Point mangroves for an offsite experience exploring the power of these incredible ecosystems. Walking through the mangroves, we yarned about their ability to capture and store carbon, protect our coastlines from erosion and storm surges, and the very real climate risks they are facing.
Mangroves are not just trees in the tide. They are natural climate solutions, coastal guardians and part of a living system that has sustained our communities for generations.
Thank you to Professor Catherine Lovelock for facilitating this amazing experience.
