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Indigenous Parks Trail

Council has been collaborating with Butchulla Elders on a number of Indigenous Park projects to highlight the important connection between the Butchulla people and their country and share this information with residents and visitors.

Click on each Indigenous Park below to find out more information

  • Butchulla Seasonal Garden
    Summary
    The gardens represent the important traditional pathway from the coast to the Bunya Mountains, that was travelled by Butchulla people.
    Address
    Old Maryborough Road
    Pialba QLD 4655

  • Dayman Park - Indigenous Shade Shelter
    Summary
    The Dayman Park Indigenous Shade Shelter reflects and preserves the rich culture of the Butchulla people through design, artwork and place making elements.
    Address
    Opposite 7 Pulgul Street
    Urangan QLD 4655

  • Dayman Park - Midden Trail
    Summary
    The original concept for the Midden Trail Story began in 2007.
    Address
    Opposite 7 Pulgul Street
    Urangan QLD 4655

  • Dayman Park - Scar Tree
    Summary
    Part of a culturally significant scar tree, or kundu tree, has been incorporated into a sculpture installed at Dayman Park.
    The position chosen to install the tree is one of the highest points in the park at the end of a path to a covered seat overlooking the Sandy Strait.
    History: “The scar was created when Butchulla People removed a section of bark to make a kundu (canoe),”
    Address
    Dayman Park, Urangan

  • Kingfisher Lakes
    Summary
    This estate was previously part of a larger property that included Maryborough Rd to the north-west, Urraween Rd to the south and Pantlins Lane to the east.
    Address
    1 Conservation Drive
    Urraween QLD 4655

  • Pir'ri Reserve
    Summary
    The Reserve was named Pir’ri, which means mangrove, by members of the Wondunna Clan of the Butchulla people.
    Address
    Main entrance to walking track loop off Mathiesen Rd
    Booral QLD 4655

  • Warun Bush Tucker Garden
    Summary
    This site now home to the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens and the surrounding Urangan area holds much significance for the Butchulla people.
    Address
    Botanic Gardens
    62-92 Elizabeth Street
    Urangan QLD 4655

  • Wook-Koo
    Summary
    According to Aboriginal legend Wook-Koo was the first inhabitant.
    Address
    Woocoo Drive
    Oakhurst QLD 4650