Top Ten Things To Do

January 21st & 22nd, 2017


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FLIGHT CENTRE EXPO – SUNDAY

The Flight Centre Travel Expo returns at MECC on Sunday with hundreds of exclusive Expo deals and travel experts all under one roof. You can discuss insider knowledge and compare literally hundreds of options that can be booked on the day! They have got world leading travel experts with amazing insider knowledge, free 20-minute Travel presentations, and free entry. Includes free travel presentations, stage entertainment, a kids zone, virtual reality experiences and many other displays.  Loads of competitions and prizes available.

SKATEBOARD WORKSHOP – SATURDAY

Thanks to Mackay Regional Council and the Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative Free skateboard lessons will run monthly across the Mackay region. This Saturday the workshop will be at Slade Point Skate Park from 9am until 11am. Click the link on the headline to register

BLUEWATER LAGOON – ALL WEEKEND

Cool down and splash around with the whole family at the three-tiered Bluewater Lagoon. Overlooking the picturesque Pioneer River in the heart of the Mackay City Centre, the kids will love the waterfall, drop-bucket and wading pool!

WANDERERS SIGN ON DAY – SATURDAY

The Wanderers are on the hunt for both junior and senior players, both male and female players. It’s being held at Wanders Park, on Ben Nevis St in Beaconsfield between 3:30pm and 7:30pm.

MARIAN MARKETS - SATURDAY

Held in historic Marian, this is a great local market with a variety of stalls. It’s on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 8am on Anzac Avenue - Holy Rosary Church – Marian. 

WHITSUNDAY CROCODILE SAFARI IN PROSERPINE – ALL WEEKEND

Lots of fun for all the family and a great way to experience Crocodiles up close and personal in their own natural habitat. 

SARINA TOURIST ART & CRAFT MARKET – SATURDAY

The Sarina Tourist & Craft Market is on every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month on the lawns of the Field Of Dreams precinct in Sarina. Between 6pm and 8pm you can walk around and take a look at the fresh fruit & veg, plants, garden ornaments, arts & craft. There’s a sausage sizzle, tea, coffee & ice cream available too.

FAMILY SUNDAY FUNDAYS AT WHITSUNDAY SAILING CLUB – SUNDAY

Every Sunday bring your voice and your instruments for an open mic & jam session between 1 and 5pm. There’s an all day lunch and the kids are looked after with the jumping castle. 

SARINA SUGAR SHED – BOTH DAYS

Sarina Sugar Shed tours are a delight for all ages! On the tour you will see the special miniature sugar processing and distilling equipment that has been sourced from all over the world! Along with the processing mill, there are multimedia presentations, souvenir shop, picnic areas, easy parking and wheelchair-friendly access. Tours run at 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm.

SLICK 7 RACEWAY - BOTH DAYS

Slick 7 Raceway in Bakers Creek is always a good idea for kids to have a bit of fun on the weekend. Did you know you can host parties for up to 16 people as well? You can give the kids a go for only $5 for 15 minutes, plus $1 slot car hire. The Slick 7 Raceway is located on Temples Lane and open between 10am-4pm weekends.

 

20 January 2017




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