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Darren Coyne

Mt Warning (Wollumbin) provided the perfect backdrop for a mini-festival at the weekend hosted by Sunshine Coast group OKA.

Set in the tranquil surrounds of the Mt Warning Rainforest Park, the band played concerts on Saturday evening and again on Sunday for a crowd of about 200.

In between, some took part in a yoga class or simply chilled out by the creek or in the shade.

oka stuOKA frontman Stu ‘DidgeriStu’ Fergie said the Camp Out was in its second year and had proved very popular.

‘We wanted to have our own mini-festival and couldn’t think of a better place to do it,’ he said.

After selling out last year, it was no surprise that the event again proved popular, with barely a campsite available on Saturday night.

Following are some images captured at the Camp Out.

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Mt Warning (Wollumbin) provided the perfect backdrop.
Mt Warning (Wollumbin) provided the perfect backdrop.

Oka Camp Out

Local man Tyrone taught everyone how to dance like an emu.
Tyrone Gordon taught everyone how to dance like an emu.

This colourful character kept the children entertained on the dance floor.
This colourful character kept the children entertained on the dance floor.

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  1. Glad you all had fun, Would of been great & neighbourly if the owners of the park had of told us residents who live on Mt Warning Road!

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