Redlands Coast will transform into a city-wide playground of outdoor experiences, culture and family fun when the second annual Redlands Coast AdventureFest returns in May.
The 10-day festival will run from May 15 to 24, featuring dozens of events across the region designed to showcase the area’s natural attractions, tourism operators and adventure activities.
Redland City Acting Mayor Julie Talty said the event would build on the success of last year’s inaugural festival.
“Council has reported that last year’s inaugural event helped to showcase Redlands Coast as an adventure destination, with 75 events and experiences attracting almost 19,000 attendees,” Cr Talty said.
“AdventureFest aims to offer an adventure for everyone, whether as a participant or a spectator.
“This includes events that get your heart racing, such as the Straddie Salute Triathlon Festival, the MG Car Club Speed Hillclimb and Come and Try Dragon Boating.
“There will be arts and culture adventures, including the return of the Water Lantern Festival, and a range of workshops.
“There will be adventures aimed at couples and families, and events that allow people to immerse themselves in nature or indulge their inner foodie.
“The AdventureFest website will be updated regularly as events are confirmed and I encourage everyone who wants to participate to get in early as some events have registration close-off dates.”
Cr Talty said council would also host a free AdventureFest Fun Day at Raby Bay Harbour Park on Saturday May 16.
“The fun day will include adventure sports demonstrations, entertainment, rides and information stalls,” she said.
“Council will also curate a program of adventures to be held at Redland Art Gallery, Redland Libraries, Redlands IndigiScapes Centre and Redland Performing Arts Centre.”
Economic Development portfolio representative Cr Peter Mitchell said the festival delivered a significant boost to the local economy.
“Last year’s event attracted more than $3 million in economic benefit to the city through increased visitor spending at local tourism, accommodation, transport and food businesses,” Cr Mitchell said.
“There was overwhelmingly positive feedback with sold out events, including about 5000 people attending Council’s AdventureFest Fun Day.
“There was also a record 4500 attendees at last year’s Straddie Salute, and accommodation on Minjerribah was almost at full capacity.
“It was great to see tourism operators collaborating on new events and experiences and I look forward to seeing what this year’s AdventureFest will deliver for Redlands Coast.”
Events already confirmed for the 2026 program include the Redlands Coast AdventureFest Fun Day, Straddie Salute Triathlon Festival, the Redlands MTB Rumble weekend, the Redland Bay Amateur Fishing Club’s Adventure Angler Competition, Family Fun Day at the Great Aussie Bush Camp, MG Car Club Speed Hillclimb, Explore King Island with Ranger Stacey, Haunted Redlands Ghost Bus Tour, the Water Lantern Festival, Night Sky Viewing and Bayview Blast.
More information about the festival and upcoming events is available at visitredlandscoast.com.au/redlandscoastadventurefest
