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Activities for 2024

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Sunset Cultural Experience

Friday | Welcome to Koinmerburra country.

Matt Golinski

Saturday, Sunday | A Highly regarded professional Chef with a passion for creating divine cuisine.

Costa Georgiadis

Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Join Australia’s most famous landscape architect and TV presenter.

Jeremy Marou and Brad Butcher

Saturday I As the sun dips into the horizon, Jeremy Marou and Brad Butcher are set to light up the stage!

Nik Flack

Friday, Saturday | Join the Flackyard team for exquisite and exclusive dining experiences.

Loren Ryan

Friday, Saturday | The 2023 Tamworth Country Music Festival’s Toyota Star Maker winner.

Koinjmal

Friday, Saturday, Sunday | The Koinjmal Peoples are the traditional custodians of the St Lawrence wetlands.

Wetlands High Tea Garden Party

Saturday | It’s par-tea time! Cookies, tarts, savoury goods, sponge cake in all their oh, so petite glory.

King River Wagyu Beef Tasting Food Experience

Friday, Saturday | Australia’s finest Wagyu beef is brought to St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend by fifth-generation farmers from central Queensland.

One Hungry Mumma

Saturday, Sunday | Passionate home style cooking with a little mumma twist.

Wetlands Adventurer Passport

Saturday, Sunday | Begin your family adventure here to experience 10 fun-filled activities.

ABC Muster Dogs’ star Frank Finger

Saturday | Mix, mingle, listen and learn from Frank Finger, one of Isaac’s most celebrated graziers.

Birdwatching Tour

Saturday, Sunday | Learn about the magical St Lawrence wetlands and how important the birdlife is to this treasured part of the Isaac region.

CAID (Creative Arts In Dance) Dreamtime Dancers

Friday, Saturday I Renowned dancer Patrick Thaiday unites young individuals at Mackay PCYC, fostering life enhancement and leadership through the creation and sharing of stories via contemporary dance, theatre, and art.

Painting workshop with Margaret Burgess

Saturday, Sunday | Join us for a session with artist Margaret Burgess. From a presentation of her acrylic paintings to hands-on charcoal exercises.

Historical Town Bus Tour

Saturday, Sunday | Journey through the historic town of St Lawrence. Listen to the echoes of the past as you explore the town’s vibrant heydays.

Crab Cooking Demo

Saturday | This tantalising experience is sure to stir up your hunger!

Wet a line the Isaac Coastal way

Friday, Saturday, Sunday | St Lawrence and its surroundings are renowned for their fishing and crabbing.

Crab racing with the locals

Saturday | Come on down and have a cracking good time. These crab-tivating creatures are all set to scuttle their way to glory.

Cooberrie Park Wildlife Display

Saturday | Join the Cooberrie Park Wildlife team from Yeppoon, who will introduce an array of wildlife species for our guests to interact with and understand the importance of wildlife sanctuaries.

Rocky Instincts

Saturday, Sunday | Teaching how to engage with the natural world in the same way that traditional owners have been doing for thousands of years.

Antimatter Circuz

Saturday, Sunday | Delighting everyone with entertaining roving theatre performances and a marvellous hula hoop show to showcase her incredible circus skills.

Pete the Pug

Saturday | A guaranteed frivolous and fun moment from one of Isaac’s finest theatre teams.

Blacksmithing with Noel Giles

Saturday, Sunday | Experience the magic of the past! Don’t miss this captivating demonstration on the fading, yet timeless craft of blacksmithing. A rare opportunity to witness history in the making.

Wood whittling workshops by Old Farts Fiddling

Saturday, Sunday | Join Malcolm's workshops at his first St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend visit to teach participants how to carve wood to create a unique hand-crafted gift.

Vintage journalling by Sophie Pate

Saturday, Sunday | Dive into the world of vintage aesthetics as you craft your very own journal, a testament to timeless elegance.

Sew your own wombat by Tania Gillies

Saturday, Sunday | Step into the creative realm of Clermont’s very own artist, Tania Gillies, and breathe life into a fabric wombat under her expert guidance.

Metal Sculpture Demos by Dan Parsons

Saturday, Sunday | Artist Dan transforms barbed wire into intricate forms, embodying native fauna and festive charm.

Dr. Jenuarrie

Saturday | An invitation for you to hear about her experiences, and enjoy some delicious traditional delicacies offered by the Koinjmal Peoples from Koinmerburra Country.

Local songbird Jessica Cash

Saturday | St Lawrence’s songbird, Jessica Cash, graces the stage, captivating us with her voice and talent as she navigates the music industry.

Bush Poets’ Breakfast

Sunday | As dawn breaks on Sunday morning, the St Lawrence Recreation Group, in true country hospitality, serves traditional offerings of bacon and eggs.

Recovery Afternoon

Sunday | Spend your Sunday afternoon unwinding with the locals at Marg’s Park. Enjoy fishing off the bank, participate in the entertaining Barefoot Bowls, and relish a Sausage Sizzle. It’s the perfect way to end your week.

Golden Roast

Saturday | Freshly prepared meals from Golden Roast.

Watercolours Workshop with Michelle Turner

Saturday I Finalist in the 2023 Queensland Regional Art Awards, Michelle Turner’s two-hour workshop will have participants learn bird painting with watercolors, starting with warm-up exercises. Suitable for all skill levels.

Lantern-making with Tracey Robb

Saturday, Sunday I Join Mackay artist Tracey Robb in a free family activity to create a small paper lantern. Suitable for ages 4 and up, children under 9 must have adult supervision.

Just Beadiful with Maya

Saturday | Join the youthful artist Maya for a fun-filled jewellery-making adventure! Will it be a pair of dazzling earrings or a stunning pendant? The choice is yours!

Lloyd Saunders

Friday, Saturday | Didgeridoo, harmonicas, guitar, ukulele and foot drums will have visitors captivated by Lloyd’s incredible talent.