Queensland 2024
2024 events and activities in Queensland
To promote your National Wattle Day celebrations in Queensland for 2024 on this website please email the Wattle Day Association through Brisbane-based Mike Gilmour, Vice-President of the Wattle Day Association.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: MIKE GILMOUR
M: 0416 185 153 |
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Brisbane
Mike Gilmour will be leading four Wattle Bloom Walks through the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha.
“Each walk will include a talk about varieties, the history of the wattle in Australia and Queensland, the importance of wattle as an Australian symbol plus some unusual facts and common myths.
Walks will run for approximately 1.5 hours.
Requirements: This walk includes moderate physical activity, including walking slightly longer distances, up gentle slopes and stairs or walking on some uneven surfaces. Some standing periods for explanations but no sitting. Please wear a hat, enclosed walking shoes, and be sure to bring a water bottle and sunscreen.
Meeting point: Meet at the Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre.
Bookings required – click on relevant day.
1. Sun. 14 Jul 2024 – Sold Out
10:00am to 11:30am
2. Thu. 18 Jul 2024 – Sold Out
10:00am to 11:30am
3. Sun. 28 Jul 2024 – Sold Out
10:00am to 11:30am
4. Thu. 1 August 2024 – Sold Out
10:00am to 11:30am
Further walks to be announced due to popular demand
Mike Gilmour will also be speaking at the Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan on Sun. 25 August (details below).
Brisbane City Council is lighting up across the Brisbane River
Sunday 1 September 2024
Walk along the river to enjoy the lights
Story Bridge lit up in green and gold by the Brisbane City Council
Glenmorgan
Sunday 25 August Myall Park Botanic Garden Spring Day
Myall Park Botanic Park, Glenmorgan
For more info: Spring Day – Myall Park Botanic Garden
Mount Morgan Wattle Day Festival
- Sunday 1 September
A FREE FAMILY ANNUAL EVENT
VENUE – Mount Morgan Historical Railway Museum Complex
1 Railway Parade, Mount Morgan from 9.30am to 2.30pm
Mount Morgan Wattle Day Festival, Sunday 1 September 2024,, Mount Morgan, Queensland. Program.
For more information: https://www.mountmorgan.org.au/Events-directory/Mount-Morgan-Wattle-Day-Festival-2024
- Live entertainment from local artists.
- Market Stalls, Emergency Service demonstrations, workshops and activities including:
- Curly Lou Balloon Twisting, Meraki Circus, No 7 Gallery and Rocky Instincts activities
- BBQ Lunch available
- Devonshire Teas
- Free amusement rides
- Sponsored by Rockhampton Regional Council, Heritage Minerals and Stephen Andrew, Member for Mirani.
Redland City Council Brisbane
Indigiscapes Centre
Sunday 7 September 2024
The IndigiScapes Centre is Redland City Council’s environment education centre. Situated on 14.5 hectares of serene natural bushland, IndigiScapes offers native botanical gardens, a native nursery, bush trails, a nature playground and café specialising in local cuisine with a bush tucker twist.
Townsville
Townsville City Council is lighting up all its landmarks again in green and gold for in celebration of National Wattle Day
Go for a drive or walk to check them out or photograph them on Sunday 1 September 2024.
- Townsville Sign
- Victoria Bridge
- Wharton Reef Lighthouse
- George Roberts Bridge
- Old Magistrates Court House
- Central Park Boardwalk
- Little Fletcher Bridge