MasterChef’s Matt Sinclair cooks up storm at Redcliffe
When: Sunday, September 3, 2017, 9am-3pm (entry gold coin donation)
Where: Redcliffe Botanical Gardens, 20 Henzell St, Redcliffe
MasterChef Australia runner up (2016) Matt Sinclair will be one of the star attractions at What’s Cooking in the Gardens on September 3.
The Queenslander who hails from Noosa will join veteran chef Ian “Huey” Hewitson on the Strathpine Centre Cooking stage at the festival where the emphasis is on the connection between food, lifestyle and sustainability.
For green thumbs, Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadias will share his love of all things organic on the Ballycara Garden stage while Lifestyle and DIY stage presenters will satisfy the creative urge in all of us.
The annual event on the Redcliffe Festival calendar also encourages everyone to get involved through interactive workshops and demos that include jam making and felt flower making. And let’s not forget the kids who are encouraged to get creative at Little Grubs.
(Photo: Courtesy of Network Ten)
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Groovin’ on a Sunday afternoon: Scarborough Sounds on Father’s Day
When: Sunday, September 3, 2017, from 4-8pm
Where: Scarborough Park, Scarborough
Dads everywhere will wish they were up our way on Father’s Day when Scarborough Sounds comes to Scarborough Park as part of the annual Redcliffe Festival.
This year’s lineup is grooving and moving and shaking (no faking) with the hip sounds of two local “big bands” and several more accomplished acts.
The Steele Syndicate, an octet, are guaranteed to knock Dad for six with their funk, reggae, ska and indie-rock inspired sounds.
It’s a great opportunity to watch Dad “dance” and have a gentle chuckle among yourselves (but never at his expense – at least not on his special day).
Food and drinks will be available from market stalls and a bar will be located near the main stage (BYO is not permitted at this event).
Weather permitting, the evening will end with a huge bonfire that emits magical rainbow flames.
All this for Dad? What’s more – it’s FREE!
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Sand toboggan or skydive over Redcliffe
If adrenaline is your drug of choice, there’s absolutely no excuse to stay inside this winter.
Get out of your comfort zone and dive into amazing action adventures.
We’ve browsed through some of the most spine tingling, mentally and physically challenging experiences for our totally terrifiying top 2:
Brisbane tandem skydive from 14000 ft: Woah! That’s rather high and definitely not for the faint hearted (so get the old ticker checked before you even think about it). Brisbane Skydiving is taking it to the limit, climbing to the maximum legal allowable height in Australia. A huge motivating factor is the view of Brisbane City, Moreton Bay and Bribie Island that is made complete by a beach landing at Redcliffe. G’arn. You can do it!
Head out to Moreton Island for some serious sand tobogganing. This is a free activity that requires a high fitness level. You can propel yourself down a range of sand dunes or, for those wanting a bigger thrill, bring a sandboard – a waxed masonite board that has been properly waxed and buffed.
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winter warmers: our spa is heated to 36 degrees!
Get cosy with us this winter. The sun is shining on the coast at Scarborough Beach and we have the perfect solutions to beat those winter blues.
Enliven your senses in our heated hydro jet spa:
Let go of mid-year stress in Scarborough Beach Resort’s hydro spa. Our extra large resort-style indoor hydro spa is heated to 36 degrees. It has the right temperature and water pressure to soothe aching and tired muscles and boost the immune system.
Fish and chips by the seaside:
Let your nose lead you on a stroll from our front door to The Boatshed at 63 Landsborough Ave for mouth-watering fish and chips (or burgers if that’s your thing). Cross the road to the beach and feast on your bounty while inhaling that fresh sea air and dreaming of summer!
Move it in our gym:
Maybe it’s wise to wait for the fish and chips to digest before making the most of the fitness facilities available to our guests at our gym, which contains a rowing machine, treadmill, stationary bikes and circuit equipment.
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Jerry Seinfeld performs at Brisbane Entertainment Centre
WHEN: Wednesday, August 9, 2017
WHERE: Brisbane Entertainment Centre
The comedian whose sitcom “about nothing” is still being aired on mainstream TV almost 20 years after the final episode jets into the country for a national tour this August.
Jerry Seinfeld was already a star on the stand-up comedy circuit before he and friend Larry David created his eponymous TV show in 1989.
Seinfeld introduced catchphrases such as “Yada yada yada”, “Not that there’s anything wrong with that”, “Double-dipping”, “Re-gifting” and “No soup for you” to the world.
The maddeningly self-absorbed characters of George Costanza, Elaine Benes and Cosmo Kramer were unleashed onto the small screen, careening from one inane disaster to another without remorse or reflection.
In the show, Seinfeld played a fictionalised version of himself and was very much a party to the shenanigans that mostly took place on a set dressed as his Manhattan apartment.
The last episode of the show was recorded in 1998, and in 2013 it was voted the second greatest television series ever – after The Sopranos.
Seinfeld is returning to Australia for the first time in 18 years to perform his unique stand-up across the country in Seinfeld LIVE.
In an interview, he said his show would be similar to one he recently performed during a 12-month residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre.
Seinfeld LIVE would have to be a highlight on the Brisbane Entertainment Centre’s 2017 calendar.
If you managed to snaffle up tickets (they’re rare as hens’ teeth), why not give yourselves the five-star treatment by checking into Scarborough Beach Resort?
We’d love to entertain you!
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Newly refurbished Peninsula Fair: Shaun the Sheep and ‘baa-baa-gains’ galore
He’s loveable, unpredictable and one step ahead of the flock – he’s Shaun the Sheep and he’s coming to Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre this school holidays in his very own Shaun the Sheep Stage Show.
No doubt the flock, The Farmer, the pigs and Mossy Bottom Farm’s sheepdog Bitzer will be on board in this exciting performance where there will be a meet and greet (or should that be ‘bleat’) plus photo opportunities between shows.
When: Monday, June 26 to Friday, June 30, 2017 – 11am first show; 12 noon meet and greet; 1pm second show
Where: Outside Kmart
If they can’t get enough of Shaun the Sheep, then there’s always the sheep plaster decorating workshop in the second week of the holidays.
When: Monday, July 3, to Friday, July 7, 2017
Where: Outside Kmart
Both events are free.
If the kids are that little bit older, the on-site Hoyts Cinema has a holiday movie selection to keep them smiling, including Despicable Me3, Cars 3 and Transformers: The Last Knight.
When all that is done and dusted, it’s time to explore the rest of the centre, which has undergone a $4 million upgrade that includes new customer seating zones, improved access and refurbished interiors and amenities.
Coles, Kmart, about 70 other specialty stores and a food court are in the renovated premises.
Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre is at 272 Anzac Ave, Kippa-Ring. It’s about a 10-minute drive or less than 20 minutes by bus from Scarborough Beach Resort.
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Fun for the whole family: 10 things to do in the Moreton Bay Region
Boredom (the negative kind, not the day-dreaming kind) is banned from our 10 fantastic school holiday activities in the Moreton Bay Region. There is something for everybody on the list, which contains a mixed bag of structured and free-form experiences.
Keep it local
1. Moreton Island: Cruises depart from Redcliffe Jetty and Newport Marina, Scarborough, for Moreton Island Marine Park on a regular basis, with a number of cruises/tours to suit different schedules and budgets. If you’re lucky, you might see dolphins, sea turtles or dugongs. And now is the time to see humpback whales (see our whale watching post for more information).
2. Redcliffe Botanic Gardens: What used to be a cow paddock is now a glorious natural haven filled with native Australian plants. Thanks to dedicated volunteers, the gardens have literally grown into something special. There’s plenty for curious kids to investigate including a herb garden with more than 500 species, a rainforest, heathland and floral sensory experience. Shelters and seating are available. Perfect for a family picnic.
3. Redcliffe Art Gallery: Regional art galleries are thriving, and this local gem is no exception. The art gallery has many projects on the boil and will be exhibiting the work of the Henzell St Quilters in June and July. An established quality art collection also showcases new artworks.
4. Go fishing at Redcliffe Jetty: Whiting is the catch of the day off the historic jetty that has panels which chart it and the town’s fascinating past. If you’re there on a Sunday, visit the Redcliffe Jetty Markets on the Anzac Bay Parklands from 8am-2pm.
5. Moreton Bay Cycleway, Redcliffe: Get on ya bikes and freewheel it along a coastal bike path from Scarborough Beach to Ted Smout Memorial Bridge at Clontarf. It’s a 22km return journey with plenty of distractions along the way that include the Guyandah Wreck at Woody Point and loads of tempting eateries!
6. Redcliffe Show at Redcliffe Showgrounds: It is sure to be bigger and better than ever this year. For three days – from June 30-July 2 – it promises camel rides, cattle judging, horse show judging, pig racing and car racing (not together) and fireworks! And that’s just a taster. What more could you want in a show?
7. Settlement Cove Lagoon, Redcliffe: Open all year round, this family-friendly amenity in front of Redcliffe Pde has water activities and a shaded children’s playground. All ages are catered to in the lagoon, which has a shallow wading area for small children and high-set viewing areas for parents and carers. Barbecues, toilets and change rooms are provided (no glass is allowed on-site).
Action packed
8. Skateaway Family Skate Centre, Albany Creek: The centre has a roller-skating holiday fun program that includes day-and-night sessions, a Saturday learn-to-skate class and a family pass giveaway at every holiday session.
9. Kumbartcho Sanctuary, Eatons Hill: Get back to nature and give your lungs and legs a workout in six hectares of bushland and riparian* forest that has survived suburban encroachment. Walking tracks follow the South Pine River where you could see water and shore birds, raptors and all variety of native animals including frogs, snakes, turtles and possums. Afterwards, enjoy a barbecue or picnic while the kids frolic in the playground. (*relating to or situated on the banks of a river)
10. Helicopter tour: Spoil yourself rotten with a ‘Redcliffe Spin’, a 12-minute flight that takes in the sights of Moreton Bay. If you’d like longer, go for the 20-minute ‘Redcliffe Beach Patrol’ that covers Moreton Bay, Redcliffe city, Moreton Island, Brisbane City and the Glasshouse Mountains. (Minimum of two passengers, from Redcliffe Airport)
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Meet a koala and other iconic wildlife at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
For 90 years, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary has been the first point of contact for many people enchanted by one of Australia’s most iconic native animals.
With their chocolate-button eyes, fluffy ears, stout bodies and silver grey to brown fur, koalas have a most recognisable and loveable appearance.
About 130 of these adored herbivorous marsupials reside at the sanctuary, which is also home to a wide range of wildlife that is uniquely Australian.
The shy platypus, fearsome Tasmanian devil and dingo are also sanctuary residents.
The sanctuary has hands-on experiences with photo opportunities included: hold a koala and get close to a snake and birds of prey.
Daily shows include wild lorikeet feeding, free-flight raptor show and sheepdog show.
Free outdoor movie screenings run on the first and third Friday of the month at 6pm – it’s BYO blankets in a comfy amphitheatre next to the Riverside Cafe.
If you’re after a snack or something more substantial, Lone Pine Markets is open from 4-8pm, serving up local and international delights.
When: Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm
Where: 708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket
For details and bookings please visit tour bookings for Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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Get around: country towns and other hidden gems
Fancy a drive? If you’re staying with us during the school holidays (they’ll be here before you can say “Bob’s your uncle”)*, there’s plenty of attractions and events a comfortable distance by car from Scarborough Beach.
Woodford: A water tower transformed into a castle tower is the starting point for a stroll along the Windows of Woodford Art Trail. Residents of this pretty town in the Moreton Bay hinterland banded together to create window-like art panels that showcase all that is amazing about their community. As you follow the trail, starting at the Woodford Water Tower that has been given a new lease of life, count the “windows” that appear on lamp poles. public toilet block windows and bollards throughout town. On the first and third Sunday of each month, the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society offers rides on an historical train that runs on the “Durundur Railway”. And if that’s not enough, if you’re in town on June 22 and 23, you can catch the annual Woodford Show.
Caboolture: On July 1, the rodeo comes to town at Queensland State Equestrian Centre’s Caboolture Rodeo Roundup. A jam-packed afternoon extends into the evening and includes steer wrestling, open bull riding (eight seconds is the average), junior events and entertainment under the stars at the rodeo afterparty.
Samford Village: Get out into the countryside at this time-capsule village where the heritage buildings have been lovingly preserved to this day. Check out the history museum (open Wednesday and Saturday), heritage walk, Saturday country markets, gourmet cafes and the local pub. If you drive a further 20 minutes you’ll reach the rainforest walk at Mt Glorious and afterwards reward yourselves with a Devonshire tea.
Cedar Creek: Not far from Samford, is beautiful Cedar Creek. For those with small children, the lush green Andy Williams Park is the perfect spot to unpack a picnic or make good use of the onsite electric barbecues. There’s lots of green space here, along with amenities. Further down the road, the more adventurous can explore local waterholes and waterfalls, which are particularly pretty after the rain. There are no designated walking tracks but under supervision the kids could dabble in shallow pools and practise their stone skimming skills, sit on a rock and observe nature – keeping an eye out for bush turkeys, lizards and whip birds.
Kurwongbah: North Pine Country Park in Kurwongbah contains the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, which runs events, workshops and children’s activities. It also contains a steam museum, blacksmith’s shed and is home to the local pottery group, which opens its doors to the public for sales every Sunday (8am-2pm in winter).
*The last day of term 3 on the Queensland school calendar is Friday, June 23. The first day back at school is Monday, July 10
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Let’s go fly a kite at Redcliffe KiteFest
When: Saturday, August 26, and Sunday, August 27 (9am-4pm on both days)
Where: Pelican Park, Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf
Ever seen a blue whale floating, not in the ocean, but in the sky – above Redcliffe Peninsula?
If not, you must have missed this spectacle when a blue whale kite, built to scale, was one of many amazing structures hovering over Pelican Park in Clontarf as part of last year’s Redcliffe KiteFest.
You won’t want to miss this year’s annual kite-flying festa, which has become the launch pad for the annual Redcliffe Festival.
Every year, kite-flying veterans from overseas and Australia gather to present a dazzling display of ingeniously constructed kites that last year included a zero-wind kite. Yes, that’s right – a kite that flies without any wind!
Professional kite flyers come from as far afield as Malaysia, China and New Zealand. Our very own kite enthusiasts from Redcliffe Kite Club also put on a terrific show.
Amateurs and families are encouraged to get involved to create their own kite at a kite making workshop or bring a kite from home to fly in the public kite-flying zone.
The two-day event has loads of other activities that include markets, roving performers and musicians, jumping castles, the KiteFest KidZone with heaps of free activities for children under 10 and a free BubzHub chill-out zone for parents and babies.
Pop this one in the diary because it’s going to be as “big as a whale”.
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