Aussie Day Shenanigans The Ultimate Guide to 26th Jan Fun

Dip In The Bluewater Lagoon
All Day
Looking for a ripper way to beat the heat this Australia Day? Grab the family and head to the Bluewater Lagoon! It’s free, open all day, and the perfect spot to cool off from that North Queensland scorch. Chuck on your sunnies, slap on some sunscreen, and dive in for a bloody good time!
Bluewater Lagoon

Tickle Ya Tastebuds At Tropical Phoenix Garden Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
Escape the hard yakka this Sunday and Monday and let Tropical Phoenix Garden Restaurant sizzle the prawns for ya! They’re open for lunch and dinner on Australia Day on Sunday, and Dinner on the public holiday observed day on Monday, so you can enjoy your true blue day off. Enjoy a dip at the Bluewater Lagoon and wash a hearty meal down with a coldie. Wrap your laughing gear 'round that! A 10% surcharge will apply on Sunday and Monday for dine-in and takeaway.
Tropical Phoenix Garden Restaurant
River Street

Splash, Dash, and Smash at the Free Aussie Aquathlon
6am
Celebrate Australia Day with the Mackay Triathlon Club at the FREE Aquathlon on January 26! Supported by National Australia Day Council, Mackay Regional Council, and Triple M Mackay & Whitsundays, this event is open to all ages and abilities. Kickstart 2025 by challenging yourself solo or as a team. Limited to 200 entries, enjoy a BBQ after the race! Register early and join the fun! Race sanctioned by Triathlon Australia.
Pioneer Swim Centre

Outdoor Fun, Mate! Campfires, Climbing, and Sizzles at Banksia
10am-1pm
Join the fun at Jaycee Park in Andergrove, Mackay, for a day of family activities! Enjoy campfire cooking, bouldering, rope bridge, archery attack, and more. Relax under the trees while kids enjoy outdoor activities in a safe environment. BYO sunscreen, closed shoes, chairs, or grab a sausage sizzle from the volunteers!
Jaycee Park, Cnr Bedford & Fernleigh Ave, Andergrove, Mackay

Cards and Snags at Mackay Bridge Club
10am-3pm
Fun introduction to the game of contract bridge including lessons and demonstration. BBQ lunch will be provided with soft drinks, tea and coffee. Come along and meet the team! Hosted by Mackay Contract Bridge Club. For more information, email mcbc@mackaybridgeclub.org.au
Mackay Contract Bridge Club House, 414 Shakespeare St, West Mackay

Mackay Surf Club Beach Blowout
10am-4pm
Dive into Australia Day and bring the kids to this amazing Aussie-themed event with live music, beach volleyball and beach cricket, tug of war, thong throwing competition, a treasure hunt and more! Food and drinks available to purchase from the Club Beach café. Please note - some activities and games will be subject to the weather and sand conditions on the day. Hosted by Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club. For more information, email functions@mslscsupporters.net.au.
Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club, Harbour Beach, Mackay Harbour

Blacks Beach Bash: Jump, Slide, and Have a Ripper Time
11am
Blacks Beach Tavern invites the community to a fun-filled Australia Day celebration! Families can enjoy jumping castles, water slides, fairy floss, dagwood dogs, classic cars, face painting, balloons, games, and raffles. A day packed with excitement and entertainment for all ages!
Blacks Beach Tavern

St Helens’ Tractor and Tug-of-War Throwdown
11am-3pm
Activities will include live music, face painting, vintage tractor display and competitions including sandcastle building, Aussie trivia, tug of war and cast net throwing. There will also be a sausage sizzle thanks to Calen Butchers. For more information, Call 0499 013 016 or email boatramp4798@gmail.com
Repulse Esplanade, St Helens Beach

Armstrong’s Aussie Day Antics
11am-6pm
Enjoy a true-blue family fun day including egg and spoon races, sack races, tug of war, thong throwing, cricket, darts, music and BBQ. Hosted by Armstrong Beach Area Progress Association. Call 0439 716 654 or email armstrongbeach@gmail.com for more information
Llewellyn Hall, 252 Armstrong Beach Rd, Armstrong Beach

Get Your Game On At Goosies
12pm
Enjoy live music, games, and there are even prizes to be won!
Goosies Sport & Recreation Club

Seabreeze Shenanigans: Music, Food, and XXXX Prizes
12pm
You're invited to an unforgettable Australia Day celebration at Seabreeze Hotel on Sunday, 26th January from 12pm! Enjoy live music by the Orangutans and Mango Junction, delicious Aussie food specials, glitter tattoos for all ages, and a chance to win a limited-edition XXXX fishing shirt. Don’t miss it!
The Seabreeze Hotel

Australia Day Matsuura Link Up
12pm
You're invited to join the Australia Day link-up with the Matsuura community at the Jubilee Community Centre Foyer. Arrive from 12pm for a cuppa and lamingtons before the online connection begins at 12.30pm.
Jubilee Community Centre Foyer

Seaforth’s Sausages and Socials
Noon-5pm
Join in the fun this Australia Day at Seaforth Oval with a sausage sizzle, cold drinks and games including social cricket, tennis, basketball, netball and table tennis. All equipment will be supplied. Please note the Seaforth Bowls Club will also be holding a barefoot bowls day and thong toss. The Seaforth Markets will also have face painting for the kids, lucky dip and raffle.
Seaforth Oval, Wakehurst Parkway, Seaforth

Sarina Bowls and Bangers
1pm-3.30pm
Celebrate Australia Day in style at Sarina Bowls Club with a relaxing afternoon of social bowls. The event will include a sausage sizzle, damper, lamingtons and a tea and coffee station. There will also be prizes for best dressed and bowls winners. For more information, email sarinabowlsclub@outlook.com
Sarina Bowls Club, 1 Patroyce Ct, Sarina

Grasstree Beach Bonanza: Thong Throwing and Three-Legged Fun
3pm
The community is invited to a FREE family event at Grasstree Beach Esplanade starting at 3pm. Bring your chairs, picnic blankets, family, and friends to enjoy the tunes of Will Blume. Activities include thong throwing, egg and spoon races, and the fun-filled three-legged race! Don’t miss out on a day of laughter and memories.
Grasstree Beach

Eimeo’s Big Aussie Beach Bash
3pm-9pm
Activities will include a family sand castle competition, vegemite face painting competition, thong throwing, prizes, beach cricket and music from 4pm. Hosted by Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club. For more information, call 4969 6680 or email eimeoslsclub@bigpond.com
Eimeo Beach, near Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club

Lamberts’ BBQ Bonanza
3pm-6pm
Celebrate Australia Day at the beach with an Aussie-themed BBQ and games for the kids. Activities will include beach cricket, tug of war, sack races, sandcastle building competition and traditional Aussie BBQ and refreshments. Hosted by the Islamic Society of Mackay. For more information, email info@isom.org.au
Lamberts Beach, Slade Point

Habana’s Backyard Bash
3pm-7pm
Community picnic (BYO) and traditional Australia Day activities including sand castle building on our "borrowed" beach, backyard cricket, giant slip n slide, lamington eating competition, tug-of-war and thong throwing. Food and drinks will be available for sale. Find out about local groups you can join while at the event including craft, rural fire service and Tai Chi. The Habana Community Spirit Award will be announced at the event. Hosted by Habana and Districts Progress Association. For more information visit Habana Progress Association's Facebook page or call Palmina on 0403 729 505.
Habana Community Precinct, 1091 Mackay-Habana Rd

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