Event Partners and Supporters

Thank you to our major partners

Festivals Australia — This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Festivals Australia program.

Tourism and Events Queensland — Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and the state's lead marketing, tourism experience and destination development and major events agency. Visit https://teq.queensland.com for more information.

Reef Catchments — Reef Catchments is a not-for-profit Natural Resource Management organisation covering the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions. They work with landholders, growers, businesses, and communities. Our work includes sustainable agriculture, waterways, habitats, wildlife and reef. An important part of what Reef Catchments do is connect with people in their communities to share ideas, gather feedback, educate, promote and support stewardship of natural resources in their region. Visit https://reefcatchments.com.au/ for more information.

Reef Authority — The Reef Authority is Australia’s reef management agency, leading a global effort to preserve and protect one of the planet’s most significant natural wonders: the Great Barrier Reef. Visit https://www.facebook.com/GreatBarrierReefMarinePark for more information.

Squadron Energy — Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. They are 100 per cent Australian-owned and are committed to delivering a 14GW development pipeline by 2030, powering the equivalent of six million homes. Clarke Creek Wind Farm is located 150 km north-west of Rockhampton on the land of the Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala Peoples. Visit https://www.squadronenergy.com for more information.

Lotus Creek Wind Farm — Lotus Creek Wind Farm is a proposed renewable energy project in Central Queensland, 20km west of the town of St Lawrence, in Central Queensland, north of Rockhampton. The project will consist of up to 55 wind turbines, each with a maximum blade tip height of 230 metres and a combined maximum capacity of around 341 MW. Visit https://lotuscreekwindfarm.com.au/) for more information.

Jayco Mackay — Jayco Mackay is a local family-owned and operated business that services everywhere from Mackay to Rockhampton to the Whitsundays and out to the Bowen Basin. They are the Mackay region’s caravan specialists, stocking the country’s favourite brand of caravan, Jayco. With an extensive range of new and used recreational vehicles, their professional and dedicated customer service team can assist with all specialist caravan needs, while their experienced service department can offer scheduled servicing, maintenance, and repairs. Visit Jayco Mackay | Jayco Australia for more information.

Kinetic — Kinetic is Australia’s and New Zealand’s largest bus operator. They keep communities connected and industries moving, with bus services that are safe and reliable. They are a team of 6,000 people relied upon by 75 million passengers every year. They bring pride and passion to everything they do at Kinetic. Visit Kinetic (wearekinetic.com) for more information.

King River Wagyu — King River Wagyu is brought to you by passionate, multi-generational farming families based in North Queensland. Specialising in wagyu breeding, backgrounding, feed lotting and marketing, King River have built a reputation on excellency and grown to be a leading international supplier. As one of the few paddock-to-plate Wagyu producers in Australia, we see the direct results of our breeding and handling, leading to a more consistent and superior eating experience. Visit King River | Australia’s Finest Wagyu Beef Exports for more information.

SALTIRE — Nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Saltire Estate invites visitors to discover their family-owned winery. Their wines are a testament to a profound love for the region and its deep-rooted connections to ancient Scotland. Proudly contributing to the esteemed winemaking heritage of the Hunter Valley, Saltire Estate holds dear their vineyard, once part of the renowned George Hunter Estate. Visit Saltire Estate for more information.

Koinmerburra Aboriginal Corporation — Koinmerburra Country in Central Queensland is the traditional lands of the Koinjmal Peoples. Koinmerburra Aboriginal Corporation is collaborating with Ecosure, Firesticks Alliance and Kuril and Currawong to restore the significant wetlands at St Lawrence. The Healing Mixed Water on Koinmerburra Country Project is funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, with support from Isaac Regional Council and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

Mackay Isaac Tourism — Discover the hidden gems of the Mackay Isaac Region, a destination full of natural beauty, from the rainforest to the reef, to incredible inland locations. Unique wildlife, epic road trips, fishing, camping, bushwalking, sport, art and culture, and hundreds of bucket list experiences for all travellers. Make memories and share adventures in our uncrowded slice of paradise. Visit https://www.mackayisaac.com/ for more information.

Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council — St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend workshops and creative spaces are supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Visit Regional Arts Development Fund Grants – Isaac Regional Council for more information.

Zenviron — Zenviron has had a clear mission: to deliver sustainable, clean, safe, and affordable renewable energy infrastructure and in turn make a positive contribution to the challenge of climate change. It continues to be the driving force behind everything they do, to protect our most precious resource, the earth. Zenviron provide full-service balance of plant (BOP), which in the context of a wind farm, encompasses all the scope with the exclusion of the supply of the wind turbine generators.

Iberdrola — Iberdrola Australia, a subsidiary of the global Iberdrola Group, is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions. Specializing in wind, solar, and battery storage projects, the company is dedicated to driving the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. Through innovation and environmental stewardship, Iberdrola Australia ensures the delivery of clean, reliable energy across the continent.

We appreciate our event supporters

Australian Prawn Farms (Illbilbie) | Goanna Brewing | Reef Guardian Council (GBRMPA) | Conservation Volunteers Australia | Fitzroy Partnership for River Health | Birdlife Capricornia | Sarina Landcare | Queensland Trust for Nature | Turtle Watch | Fitzroy Basin Association | Swift River Distillery | Ergon Energy

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