Ark Energy Family Fun Day
Date: 03/08/2025Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Airlie Beach Foreshore, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
Free Family Fun by the Foreshore – Thanks to Ark Energy!
Get ready for a huge day of FREE fun for kids of all ages at the Ark Energy Family Fun Day — a highlight of the Great Barrier Reef Festival and one of the most action-packed family events in the Whitsundays!
From wild competitions and hands-on workshops to reef education and live entertainment, this day is all about laughs, learning, and lasting memories.
What’s On – Starting from 10am:
🎯 Donut Eating Competition – a crowd favourite!
🏃 Crazy Races & Games – fast, fun, and totally silly
🎪 Angela Aura Hoop Workshop – try your hand at something new
🐨 Wildlife Whitsundays – unforgettable animal encounters
🚒 QLD Fire Department Visit – meet your heroes!
🎭 Meet the Mascots – photo opportunities with your favourites
🧭 Interactive Treasure Hunt – with amazing prizes announced at 1:50pm
🎨 Face Painting – proudly sponsored by Nick Wynne Jones Painting
🗺️ Reef-Themed Activities – arts, crafts, and surprises around every corner!
Reef & Culture in Action
We’re proud to spotlight interactive reef education and cultural learning as part of the day’s experiences:
🐠 Eco Barge Sculpture Tent and other eco stalls will be staffed by leading conservation, science, and government organisations.
🐚 Daydream Island‘s Living Reef team will be on-site to share insights on coral restoration and reef care.
🚤 Coral Sea Marina Resort, along with local tour operators including Cruise Whitsunday’s and Ocean Rafting, will be on hand to help kids explore the wonders of the reef through fun, educational activities — all leading to the famous Treasure Hunt, with amazing prizes announced at 1:50pm!
Get up close with Australia’s amazing wildlife!
The Wildlife Experience Station, brought to you by Wildlife Whitsundays, is a hands-on adventure for the whole family! Meet fascinating native animals in a safe, interactive setting where kids (and grown-ups!) can touch, learn, and spark their curiosity. This fun and memorable encounter is all about inspiring wonder, respect, and a deeper connection to the incredible creatures we share our region with.
Relaxation for the Grown-Ups
From 12pm, the Foreshore Pop-Up Bar opens with live music and food trucks nearby — perfect for parents to unwind while the kids burn off some energy.
Immerse Under the Fig Trees
Don’t miss the expanded ‘Immerse’ sculpture installation, lighting up the fig trees in the heart of the foreshore with marine animals crafted from recycled materials.
It’s free, fun, and full of reef-inspired magic — come join the celebration!