One-day symposium in Alice Springs

Includes a variety of national and international speakers; some topics directly relevant to the 28-year Strehlow era. The launch of the Luritja Dictionary.

11.00am worship service at Hermannsburg

Outside the old church in the Historical Precinct. Bring a chair. Followed by a light luncheon. Afternoon to tour the Precinct to see Strehlow displays. Meet and talk with others. Buy copies of The Story of Carl, a children’s book illustrated by school children and local artists.

Walk down the Finke Gorge to running water

The full walk is 70 kilometres. Possible to walk shorter sections. If camping overnight, must provide own support vehicle and supplies. Must register for this.

Memorial service at grave – Horseshoe Bend Station

Very limited numbers for this. Must register. No camping – day trip from Alice Springs with return trip calling at Idracowra Station to see log cabin.

Open Day at Alice Springs Telegraph Station

View the Strehlow Commemorative Display.

1. Though this year has been chosen for commemorations because of the 100th anniversary of Carl’s death, they are to focus on the amazing contributions made by Carl, his wife Frieda and the many Western Arrarnta Aboriginal people who supported and worked tirelessly with Carl and Frieda over the 28 years of their service at Hermannsburg.
2. Hermannsburg is 125 bitumen kilometres south-west from Alice Springs.
3. Accommodation at Hermannsburg TBA
4. No alcohol is permitted in Hermannsburg.
5. The 'do not enter' signs mean don’t tour residential areas – people live there.