Australia Day across the Capricorn Coast
16 January 2024
It’s time to gather your cobbers, load the esky with coldies, bust out the good tucker, budgie smugglers, beach cricket, and zinc, and spend a ripper day observing all the many reasons that we love the true-blue land that we call home.
From an iconic beach party to a country music festival, check out what’s on across our awesome region…
Great Australia Day Beach Party - Yeppoon
Yeppoon Main Beach is set to come to life once again as host of the biggest and best Australia Day events in Queensland.
The full day of family fun will deliver a sensational program of entertainment along the Yeppoon foreshore with beach games, market stalls, food vans, amusement rides and a full stage program including fireworks! Read more...
Pickleball Party - Yeppoon
Yeppoon & Rockhampton Pickleball & Tennis Associations are joining together to showcase the Fastest Growing Sport in the World - 'Pickleball' - at the Great Australia Day Event on the Yeppoon Beachfront.
A pickleball court will be set up in front of Lure Cafe on the main road from 2pm - 6pm with members from both clubs showcasing this great sport.
Great Australian Bites/Country on Kershaw – Rockhampton
Great Australian Bites returns to Rockhampton this Australia Day for a jam-packed afternoon of food, music, and live entertainment at Kershaw Gardens.
Indulge in the soulful sounds of home-grown country music performers including Cassidy-Rae, Rachael Dee, Zac Cross Band, Tony Cook, Kate Mahood and Louise James FX who will grace the stage with a lively musical program.
Entertain the family with a fun-filled program of activities including inflatable obstacle courses, face painting, captivating circus performances, classic Aussie games like Tug-of-War, and more. There's something for every little Aussie in the family. Read more...
Great Keppel Island
There is nothing more Aussie than spending an afternoon overlooking paradise in what we think is the most beautiful place on earth!
In just a short 30-minute ferry ride with Freedom Fast Cats or Keppel Konnections, your island adventure awaits.
Whether you want to laze under the brolly for the day, perch at the bar with a cocktail at Great Keppel Island Hideaway or discover the surprises of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, there is no better way to celebrate the simple life.
Want more adventure? Book a tour on Funtastic Cruises new fast boat ‘The Kraken’ or jump onboard Keppel Explorer and discover some of Keppel Bay’s hidden gems.
2024 across the Capricorn Coast region is jam-packed with a suite of amazing events for all ages. Check out some first half highlights...
- Capricorn King of Kings – 1st – 4th February
- Daryl Braithwaite on Great Keppel Island – 3rd February
- Rare Spares Rockynats – 29th – 31st March
- The Archer Horse Race – 27th April
- Beef 2024 – 5th – 11th May
- Festival of the Wind Emu Park – 5th May
- Rocky River Run – 19th May
- Pop Up Polo – 8th June
For all events, visit https://whatson.visitcapricorn.com.au/.
