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As always, first ideas about locations already popped up on the last gathering and many places have been suggested in [https://www.facebook.com/groups/hitchgathering/ The Hitchgathering] Facebook group. PLEASE POST YOUR PROPOSALS HERE. Bear in mind that the most important thing we are looking for is not only a beautiful location with fresh water, free camping and an inexpensive food source but the most important factor is to have a committed group of (3-10) people who will make it happen.
There'll also be another Hitchgathering for all those who are on the wrong side of the planet for the European Hitchgathering, the first Oceanian Hitchgathering.
=June/July proposals=
Unless someone finds a reliable water and food source, I would not recommend it as a hitchgathering, but rather as a pre or a postgathering, preferably in September when the temperatures are more comfortable. The area itself has the potential to host 2000 ppl (ok, I just came up with the figure, but there is more than enough space), but a bunch of people in such a small community would get noticed, so unless it becomes public and accepted, it would not be suitable. A smaller group could enjoy it for a while.
=Oceanian Hitchgathering 11th of June=
(copy pasted from https://www.facebook.com/events/372633269542459/?ref=22)
Hi everybody!
It's that time of year when we all get together and share stories about the road, cook, play, sing, swim, meet new friends and old, inspire each other, affirm each other, and basically just hang and share in any other way.
The idea is we all hitchhike to this place, Cedar
Bay, hike the 4km in, and camp out together. You don't have to bring anything but yourself, but some sort of tent or camp, food (vege preferred), musical instruments, cameras, and pianos would be lovely. You'll be entering a gift economy however so we will cook together and figure everything out; give what you can and plan ahead but if you don't have much we will look after you. Keep in mind that it's a 4km hike and a short hitch to the nearest town, there will not be any chargers or wifi, camping rules apply.
This is not a rainbow gathering, whatsoever the organisational structure can be compared. Alcohol and things like that are ok, but they are no excuse for bad/antisocial behaviour!
Anybody may come, although they must be at least willing to hitchhike at some point. But we also welcome bikers and walkers and really anybody who turns up. We're a friendly bunch.
There are plans for a hitch-rally from Sydney up to the bay, tentatively leaving on the 7th. If you aren't experienced at hitchhiking this could be a good way for you to join up with an experienced partner (or partners) so you're not just on your own for such a long hitch.
So, send the call out! Make flyers! Stand on tables in unlikely places! Let the world know that we exist and this is what we are doing!!!
Love to all.
==Location: Cedar Bay==
The location is a little bit remote but this place will be memorable and absolutely worth it. It is about 500 Km north of Cairns and the nearest really reliable dumpters will be either in Cooktown or nearer but we won't know that until we scout the small towns of the area. However luckily for us fruit and coconut trees abound where we will be camped so together we shall feast, laugh and share under the stars.
The exact location will be published a few days in advance of the actual gathering, a mailing list, especially for those who do not have facebook will be created in the coming days.
Common knowledge as this should be for anyone intending to go camping in Northern Queensland there are salt water crocodiles and, as rare as attacks are, it should be known that we'll be sharing the wilderness with these majestic creatures.
Good roads to you beautiful people, mashallah.
==Things you may want to bring==
- Tent/hammock or other camp setup. Sleeping bag may not be redundant but not necessary either.
- Food like Rice, Lentils, nuts, beans and other sustaining staples that will minimize the amount of food runs we need to do will be quite handy. Big bags of it I dare say rather than 250 grams of lentils or something.
- Instruments and laughter
- Tarp to create a rain/sun proof shared area for hanging out and possibly sleeping.
- A sense of not expecting any authority to tell you what you should do, we are wanderers and we are free.
- Love, this word that encompasses so much. Anything from a smile to a helping hand. From picking up a shovel to dig a new shit-pit to arranging a food-run if needed. Love, to make this gathering as magical as it possibly could be.
