Situate within the Ban Ban Springs Rest Area in Queensland, is a memorial reminding us of the people and beliefs of the traditional inhabitants of the land, before European occupation, that reads:
“A Wakka Wakka Legend. The Story of Ban Ban Springs.
In the Dreamtime the Rainbow Serpent surfaced here and spoke to the Elders of the Tribe telling them of the Secrets of the Sacred Waters and how to use it. The Rainbow Serpent also told of Talks he had had with the Seven Sisters and of the Wonders he had seen while making the Pathways for the Sacred Water to flow in this Area. Our People have always respected the Spirits of the Springs and will always keep this area as a Meeting Place and know the Rainbow Serpent’s Water will always be Sacred to all People as taught to our Elders by the Rainbow Serpent.
This Mural was erected by Elders Mavis Hawkins Dennis and Daniel Cobbo of the Wakka Wakka Tribe and their People.”
Australian Aborigines have resided in Australia for tens of thousands of years. It is wonderful to see so many reminders in and around this very significant area . . .
Helpful Hints:
– Within the Town Centre – obtain Directions here
– Car Parking available within the Rest Area
– Other Historical POI’s nearby
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