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Gum Boot Throwing
Mon, 26 Jan
|Highfields Pioneer Village
Gumboot throwing, also known as "welly wanging," is a quirky sport where competitors toss a Wellington boot (gumboot) as far as possible, originating from rural Britain and popularized in places like Australia and New Zealand for fun!
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Time & Location
26 Jan 2026, 1:40 pm – 2:30 pm
Highfields Pioneer Village, 73 Wirraglen Rd, Highfields QLD 4352, Australia
About the event
Gum Boot Throwing Competition
Join us for an exciting Gum Boot Throwing Competition at Highfields Pioneer Village this Australia Day! This fun-filled event will feature both junior and senior categories, with awards for the longest distance thrown.
Event Details
Date: Australia Day 2026
Location: Highfields Pioneer Village
Categories: Junior and Senior
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