Tasman Holiday Parks Family Fun Day
Date: 02/08/2026Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Airlie Beach Foreshore, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
Free Family Fun by the Foreshore
Get hands-on with the reef at the Tasman Holiday Parks Family Fun Day, a FREE day full of interactive activities, entertainment and family fun as part of the Great Barrier Reef Festival.
Designed to inspire curious minds of all ages, this popular festival event brings together local organisations, environmental groups and activity providers to create an exciting space where children and families can play, learn and discover more about the Great Barrier Reef and the unique marine environment that surrounds the Whitsundays!
From creative activities and interactive displays to games, challenges and hands-on experiences, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained while learning about the reef in a fun and engaging way.
Parents can relax and enjoy the festival atmosphere with the Festival Bar open from 12pm and a range of food vendors available all morning and throughout the afternoon.
Event Highlights
- Donut Eating Competition
- Crazy Races
- Circus Workshops
- Face Painting
- Interactive reef-themed activities and treasure hunt
- Hands-on educational experiences
- Environmental and marine education displays
- Games, challenges and family entertainment
- Food vendors available all day
- Festival Bar open from 12pm
Reef & Culture in Action
We’re proud to spotlight interactive reef education and cultural learning as part of the day’s experiences, Including:
🐠 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 other 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!
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!
