AdventureFest: Mick, the Camp Oven Cook

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AdventureFest: Mick, the Camp Oven Cook

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Highlights

  • Join Mick Viller at Capalaba Library for engaging stories that illuminate the tradition of camp oven cooking.
  • Discover the rich history and techniques of outdoor cooking through Mick's practical insights and captivating presentations.
  • Experience the warmth of community as Mick shares how simple ingredients unite people around the campfire.
  • Learn from a seasoned expert with over a decade of experience in bush-cooking and a passion for shared food culture.
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Join Mick “The Camp Oven Cook” Viller for a fascinating AdventureFest presentation exploring the rich tradition of camp oven cooking!

Though Mick is known for his live bush-cooking demonstrations, this time he’ll light up Capalaba Library with his unique stories, imagery, props and practical insights instead of a campfire and coals.

From the history of camp ovens to modern outdoor cooking culture, this special session for AdventureFest offers a behind-the-scenes look at how simple ingredients, cast iron and shared knowledge bring people together.

About the presenter:
Mick Viller (The Camp Oven Cook) is an Australian bush-cooking presenter and author with over a decade of experience teaching people how to use camp ovens with confidence. Known for his approachable style and focus on community, Mick shares the history, techniques, and stories behind camp oven cooking through engaging talks and visual presentations. He is the author of Camp Oven Cooking and a passionate advocate for learning through shared food and experience.

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Contact and Booking Channels

Capalaba, Queensland
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Venue address: Capalaba Library, 38-62 Moreton Bay Rd, Capalaba, Queensland, 4157, Australia

Lat -27.52452, Lng 153.19626

Booking Channels

Dates & times

  • Next occurrence: 19 May 2026
Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

  • Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
  • Staff are trained in disability awareness.
  • Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
  • Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
  • Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Communication

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

  • Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
  • Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.

Vision

  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.

  • Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
  • Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
  • Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).

Physical – Mobility

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

  • Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Grab rails in the bathroom
  • Seating in common areas including reception area

Physical – Wheelchair

  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

  • Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Accessible seating areas in theatrette
  • Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
  • An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
  • A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
  • At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).

Physical – High support needs

  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.

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