#1
Dan Sullivan
2009-02-03
My father cut cane in the Burdekin for many years in the 1940's. I have a lot of respect for the old time cane cutters. a must do.
Attend the hand cane cutting championships, The Burdekin
To witness the strength and skills that were once the backbone of Australia’s sugar industry, come to Dalbeg’s Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships held annually in July. This iconic and unique event for the Burdekin relives the days before the introduction of mechanical harvesting.
Join in other festivities such as Tug-of-War, Cut, Top and Load Relay, a celebrity event, great food and continuous entertainment throughout the day.
Getting there:
8230 Ayr/Dalbeg Road, Donnelly Farm, Dalbeg. Dalbeg is located 90km south of Ayr accessed by road.
By train:
Catch The Sunlander to Townsville. The Australian Hand Cane-Cutting Championships are held at Dalbeg, 2 hours drive south west of Townsville. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.
Further information:
Ph 07 4784 0147 Shirley Donnelly
Voters Comments
Dan Sullivan
#2
Melissa Lakin
2009-01-30
Excellent is the word I use in describing this and the locals are really friendly , this is why i enjoy my time up in Qld.
#3
Noeline Hall
2009-01-30
Last year we visited here for our holidays and the locals are really friendly , this is why i love taking my holidays up in Qld.
#4
Jim Ashworth
2009-01-30
Sound like a very "different" day. Must get there one day.
#5
Hetty Hall
2009-01-29
Truely Qld and not seen anywhere else in the world I'm sure , this is why i love taking my holidays up in Qld.
#6
Victoria Noe
2009-01-29
This definitely sounds interesting!! I'd like to do it one day.
#7
Aaron Hall
2009-01-28
This is a must do when visiting Qld, I highly recommend it.
#8
Gavin Henderson
2009-01-27
A must see as this is how cane was harvested in years past.
#9
Cherrie Krajacic
2009-01-13
Being a Burdekin resident now, surrounded by canefields doesn't dimminish the enjoyment of this unique and fun event. Locals and lucky visitors alike are reminded of just how back-breaking earning an honest living could be in the not so distant past. One leaves with a mountain of respect for the "cutters" and indeed their families. Hard not to feel grateful for "progress".
#10
Rex Suosaari
2009-01-13
History of the cane-cutters and early industry should never be lost. We should be so proud of our early pioneers.