Visitors to Redlands Coast will be able to choose their own adventures during the inaugural Redlands Coast AdventureFest being held over 10 days from 16 to 25 May 2025.
AdventureFest will be delivered by Redland City Council to showcase Redlands Coast as an adventure destination.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said activities would include Council-organised events along with city-wide activations, community events and offers from tourism operators.
“AdventureFest will be a wonderful showcase for our city as we aim to attract participants and spectators from across the country,” the Mayor said.
“It will include active and outdoors events showcasing the bay, islands, mountains and conservation reserves, including the annual Straddie Salute Triathlon Festival, a tree climbing competition for arborists, trail run, mountain biking event and State hillclimbing championship
“For those seeking more relaxed adventures there will be a water lantern festival, culinary tastings, art workshops, museum tours, feature talks, night sky viewing and guided walks exploring naturally wonderful Redlands Coast.
“There will be something for everyone, whether you’re seeking events to get your heart racing, unleash your creativity, create family memories, immerse yourself in nature or indulge your tastebuds.
“This is a great opportunity for Council to position Redlands Coast as a nature-based and adventure destination.”
The Mayor said Council’s main event would be an AdventureFest Fun Day to be held at Raby Bay Harbour Park on Saturday 17 May.
“The Fun Day will be hosted by Ranger Stacey and promises a full day of adventure, entertainment and rides celebrating the festival’s key themes: active, family, artistic, nature, culinary and wellness adventures.
“There are also events being held at Council libraries, Redland Performing Arts Centre, IndigiScapes and Redland Art Gallery.”
The AdventureFest program is continually being updated, with confirmed events including:
- Straddie Salute Triathlon Festival
- ISA Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Competition for Arborists
- Queensland Hillclimb Championships
- Water Lantern Festival
- Bayview Blast
- Explore King Island with Ranger Stacey
- Twilight at the Museum
- Feature Talk: Sophie Matterson
- Explore and Draw at Redland Art Gallery
- Discover Koalas in the Wild with Ranger Stacey and the Detection Dogs
For more information on Redlands Coast AdventureFest visit Council’s website at redland.qld.gov.au/adventurefest
