Australia Day is the day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge and respect our history.   

To honor these values, a morning of family-friendly activities is planned for the whole community to enjoy – with sunscreen, hats and sun-safe shirts set to be the popular attire!   

Events around the Region
Gladstone Regional Council Australia Day Family Fun Day

Millennium Esplanade serves as the perfect space for live music, Aussie-themed activities, games and free face painting! Don’t forget the free sausage sizzle and delicious food vendors that will be onsite.  
 
Aussie games and activities include: 

• Tug of war 
• Sack races 
• Egg and spoon races 
• Lamington eating competitions 
• Footy throw 
• Dunny roll toss 
• 3 legged races 
• Jumbo slide fun 
• Rock wall climbs 

We will also be celebrating the winners of this year's Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum’s, Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition! 

Don't miss out on the fun – it's the perfect way to celebrate this beautiful country we call home. 

SCAM ALERT! We are receiving reports of a fraudulent profile posing as Council claiming to be running a giveaway and asking for credit card details to claim your prize. Council is not running any promotions or giveaways in relation to this event.

EVENT DETAILS

When
10am-1pm, Friday 26 January 2024
Where
Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands
Cost - Free
Bookings - No bookings required

Entertainment: Local musicians John Eade, Jacinta Bradley and Andrew Thomson.

The Australia Day Primary School Art Awards will be held at the Millennium Esplanade stage from 11:40am. 

Food and Drinks

• No BYO alcohol
• No Glass
• Food vendors will operate on-site

Food options available

• Li-Ko Coffee Creations
• Lunchbox
• The Bundy Burger Company
• RiRi's Food Van
• Wayneos Aussie Ice Cream
• Poppalicious Popcorn and Fairy Floss
• Thai Lek Lek
• Indo Food
• Miss Bubble Tea
• Real Aussie Fruit Ice Cream
• Dutch Poffertjes House
• Wild Street Taste

Parking: Parking is available in carparks around the event site.

FAQs

• Animals: The Gladstone region has multiple pet-free areas where animals are prohibited. The Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands, including footpaths within the Esplanade is pet prohibited zone. On-the-spot fines may apply.
• Can I bring a picnic rug? Yes. Picnic rugs/blankets are permitted at the event.
• Can I bring fold up chairs? Yes. Fold up chairs are permitted at the event.
• Do you have First Aid facilities? Yes. First Aid will be located at the event.
• Where can I go to collect lost property? Please see staff at the info marquee for all lost property. Lost property will be retained at the GECC for 48hrs after the event.
• Can I smoke at the event? Yes. Smoking is permitted in public parks, however not permitted in proximity to food vendors, activities, stalls and stage viewing area. Please move away from crowds if you wish to smoke.

For further information, please contact the Community Events Team communityevents@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Events around the region

Australia Day Charity Cricket Match

• Where: Captain Creek Sport & Rec Club
• When: 10am – 8pm, Friday 26 January 2024
• Funded through the Community Donations Fund

Australia Day Breakfast

• Where: Builyan Many Peaks Community Development Association
• When: 8am – 11am, Friday 26 January 2024
• Funded through the Community Event Fund
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Australia Day Breakfast

• Where: Turkey Beach Community Hall
• When: 7am-11am, Friday 26 January 2024
• Funded through the Community Event Fund