Editing ConFest (section)

==History==
The first ConFest was held in 1976 on a property at Cotter River near Canberra in the [[Australian Capital Territory]]. It was initiated and organised by the former [[Deputy Prime Minister of Australia]], Dr. [[Jim Cairns]], his private secretary [[Junie Morosi]] and David Ditchburn.

In the early days, the organising committee rented space from various property owners, normally on or near the Murray River. However, due to dramatically increased insurance costs, it became increasingly difficult to locate suitable locations, until in the early years of the 21st century a property became available for purchase. After an extraordinary general meeting of DTE the decision was made to purchase the property, located near Gulpa Creek, {{convert|15|km}} south of [[Deniliquin]], New South Wales. The site has outdoor camping facilities and has about {{convert|4000|m}} of river frontage and about {{convert|1000|acres|order=flip}} of space.