Picturesque conference centre ready to host more events

IVORY’S Rock Conference Centre threw a thank-you barbecue for the people of Ipswich and Scenic Rim who helped make some big events a success.

Jess Crabtree, Elouise Skapin, 7, Steph Breen and Archer Breen, 1.

IVORY'S Rock Conference Centre threw a thank-you barbecue for the people of Ipswich and Scenic Rim who helped make some big events a success.

Perched at the foot of the picturesque pocket of rock formations around Mt Flinders, the conference centre has hosted two music festivals, the Spartan Race and the Peace Conference during 2015.

Spokeswoman Jennifer Murfett said the barbecue was about thanking the community and local contractors who assisted with making the events run smoothly.

"Setting up what seems like a small town for the five-day Peace Conference presented many challenges and to meet these Ivory's Rock depends on the services and support of contractors and volunteers," she said.

"Contractors and tradespeople from the region are employed to provide many services and supplies including catering, vehicle rental, sewerage removal, shade construction, electrical and plumbing work, painting, telecommunications, machinery and so on."

The event featured live music from Ipswich duo the Babbling Trillbillys, with pony rides and face painting for the kids.

GREAT LOCATION: Jennifer Murfett and Gail Browne welcomed visitors to Ivory’s Rock Conference Centre’s thank-you barbecue.

Ms Murfett said the centre's management planned to attract a wider variety of mainstream community events. Upcoming community activities for 2016 include a bush walk to the base of Ivory's Rock on Saturday, February 20 and a celebration of World Wildlife Day, Saturday, March 5.For more information visit http://www.ivorysrock.org.au.

Cameron and Aaron Klan of Peak Crossing. Picture: David Nielsen