It’s the most wonderful time of the year and our destination is packed full of fun and exciting ways to spend your summer holidays. With Christmas just around the corner, we have pulled together a list of ‘what’s on’ to inspire ideas to fill your days.
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Learn to Sail at the Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Tackers is an introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7 to 12. No sailing experience is necessary and all the equipment, including boats, is provided. The two school holiday programs (15th – 18th December and 19th – 22nd January) involves 20 hours of participation and is all about having fun, learning new tricks and techniques, and sailing fast! Click here to register.
Capricorn Caves Junior Programs
If your junior adventurer or junior paleontologist is ready to unleash this school holiday, the Capricorn Caves has you covered with their holiday programs. The Junior Adventurer program is a full day of activities where your children can get outside among nature and discover the amazing sense of adventure they have. The day includes sessions on the rock-climbing wall, flying fox, adventure caving and more with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
If your kids love dinosaurs, fossils, and all things pre-historic, then Capricorn Caves’ Junior Paleontologist Program is the perfect way to spend these school holidays. The entire day is full of fossil-based activities where they can learn about the different species that roamed our region many million years ago. Capricorn Caves is the premier fossil education site in CQ! Book today.
Capricorn Caves Summer Solstice Light Spectacle
December 21st, 2020 is the longest day of the year and marks the celebration of the Summer Solstice! Head out to the Capricorn Caves to witness one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the Southern Hemisphere. Over a 4-week period, the alignment of the sun along the tropic of Capricorn lights up the Belfry Cave for you to experience. The Capricorn Caves expert guides will enlighten you with stories of solstice celebrations from around the world, teach you the science behind what you are seeing, put on a dazzling show with the light beam and allow a photo opportunity not to be missed. Secure your 60 minute Solstice Tour here – www.capricorncaves.com.au/cave-tours.
Get ready to rock and sing along to your all-time favourite Christmas tunes…
Kabra Christmas Carols – Sunday 6th December
Rockhampton Carols by Candlelight – Wednesday 9th December and Saturday 12th December
Yeppoon Carols by the Beach – Sunday 13th December
Carols by Candlelight on the lawn at Keppel Bay Marina – Friday 18th December
There are plenty of local community markets on offer across the region to purchase your unique and handmade Christmas gifts and produce. Below is a list of upcoming market dates:
Fig Tree Markets, Yeppoon – Sunday 6th December
Dreamtime Pre-Christmas Markets and Fun Day, Rockhampton – Saturday 12th December
Yeppoon Community Markets – Saturday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th December
Kern Arcade Car Park Market, Rockhampton – Sunday 6th, 13th and 20th December
Emerald Twilight Markets – Saturday 12th December
Emu Park Markets – Sunday 20th December
Great company, delicious food and comfortable atmosphere creates the perfect blend for celebrating this Christmas.
Live on the Lawn is back at The Waterline Restaurant every Sunday from 1:00pm. Sit back and relax while local artists fill your afternoon with soothing sounds. With the Keppel Bay Marina creating the perfect backdrop for your Sunday Sesh, this event creates the ultimate holiday vibe. Call 4933 6244 to book your table today.
The Rocky Sports Club in Rockhampton is hosting the ‘Eat Drink and Be Merry Christmas Party’ on Friday 11th December from 6pm. With live entertainment, a 2-course Christmas inspired buffet and jumping castles for the little ones, this event will take the fuss out of your work Christmas party, club break up or end of year get together! Tickets on sale now at www.trybooking.com/BMVEL.
The Leichardt Hotel in Rockhampton invites you join them for a delicious hot and cold Christmas Day buffet. Adults $95, 6-15yrs $45 and kids under 5 eat free! Call now – 07 3558 3328 to book your spot.
Footlights Theatre Restaurant is offering a traditional 4-course Christmas lunch together with a one- hour comedy variety show suitable for the whole family. Take the fuss out of Christmas Day lunch and join Footlights for great food and entertainment. Book online at www.footlights.com.au/book-now.
Spend Christmas Day surrounded by the soft white sand and sparkling blue water of Great Keppel Island. Great Keppel Island Hideaway still has spaces available for their 12:30pm lunch sitting so get in quick and secure your spot – book now.
See in 2021 at The Spinnaker in Yeppoon with their Beach Party New Year’s Eve celebration. With live music, food and drink, giveaways and prizes for best dressed, come and say goodbye to 2020 in style. Tickets are $45 and on sale now.
Keppel Bay Sailing Club is hosting a black-tie event to bring in 2021 at The Clubhouse in Yeppoon. Featuring live music, a 3-course seafood inspired menu, bubbles on arrival and a great atmosphere, this is set to be a party like no other! Earlybird tickets now available – book now.
For more ideas, drop into the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre at Ross Creek, Yeppoon and speak to our team of volunteers who are ready to turn your summer holiday from good to great.
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