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About the property
Biloela is set on 200 acres of bushland
that boasts stunning views from rocky outcrops, magic spots for
quiet reflection, grassy creek banks and secluded gullies. The
Wingecarribee River flows through the property for 2km. This
is a beautiful, clean river with pools and small rapids. Platypuses
are often seen along the banks or in the quiet pools. The property
is surrounded by state and national parks providing a perfect
environment for a range of outdoor activities and learning.
Situated in positions with inspiring views are six architecturally
designed and modern low tech huts. The huts sleep 15-20 students
and are only accessible by foot. They are designed to provide
shelter and security, whilst maintaining the experience of living
in the bush. The huts are located 600m from each other, ensuring
group isolation. The huts have water supply, a wood heater for
warmth, an outside fire circle and separate rooms for support
staff.
The Biloela experience promotes the need for the group to work
together as a self contained community with their teacher and
an OEG Group Leader in this semi-wilderness setting. The huts
and the property are designed to encourage this outcome. For
example, all groups are able to commence their program by navigating
to their hut from their point of arrival.
The meaning behind Biloela
Biloela – Is The Gundungurra people’s name for the Yellow-tailed
Black Cockatoo which symbolises the values of OEG.
The logo that sits above Biloela is an aboriginal design that also represents
the basis of the OEG philosophy:
A gathering of people… embracing of others
and self...
‘
sitting down’ together…. and being part of a group
Wingecaribee River – Wodi – Wodi language meaning ‘waters
to rest beside’; originally called ‘Winge Karrabee’ by
Governor Macquarie in 1816 and was the name of Lieut. John Oxley’s
original cattle property, near what is now Bowral.
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