The whole day.
Times shift a bit on the day — that's a barbecue. The 3pm Qantas draw doesn't.
- 12pm
BBQ starts!
Head down the ramp from the Pavilion to the check-in desk with your QR code ready — everyone in your booking has their own. Having a drink? Bring photo ID and we'll band you up.
Check-in desk
- 12–4:30pm
Snags on the BBQ
Bunnings-style snags — beef, vegan, and gluten free — on real white bread by COBS Bread. Onions and sauce are free, help yourself. Running all arvo until we run out.
Sausage sizzle
- 12–4:30pm
The bar's open
Coopers pale ale, Living Roots wine, NON for the non-drinkers, and Four Pillars G&Ts. Plus sodas and water. Card and Apple Pay only — no cash, sorry.
The bar
- 12–4:30pm
Aussie eats & treats
Bourke Street Bakery pies and sausage rolls, Boomerang Bites, Van Leeuwen scoops when it gets warm, and Bluestone Lane coffee for everyone who was up early.
Food stalls
- 12–5pm
The Health Station
Aussie essentials, free and open all day — sunscreen so you don't go home the colour of a Bunnings snag, water to keep you going, and fly spray for the uninvited guests.
Health Station
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- 12–5pm
The Stain Clinic
Prue Linehan from New New Patch is running walk-in repairs all day. Bring a clean, dry, 100% cotton kids' garment (ages 3+) and she'll turn a stain into your kid's new favourite thing with a peel-and-stick patch. No sewing, no ironing, no appointment.
The Stain Clinic
- 12–5pm
Meet a New Friend
Come on your own? Come over. This corner runs all day and it's the easiest way in the park to meet people. No awkward icebreakers, promise.
Meet a New Friend
- 12:30–4:30pm
Backyard cricket, footy & cornhole
Grab a bat, have a kick, take a mark, or line up a cornhole toss. The rolling games run all afternoon — jump in whenever.
The lawn
- 12:30–4:30pm
Kids' corner
Games and room for the little ones to run it out. There's a playground attached to the venue too.
Kids' corner
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- 12:30–1pm
Australian Theatre Festival
Amelia Cormack & Jenn Reed kick the afternoon off.
Main stage
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- 1:15–2:15pm
The DownUnders
An hour of Australian classics and modern anthems under the trees.
Main stage
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- 2pm
Weet-Bix Eating Competition
Our headline showdown. How many Weet-Bix can you scoff? Junior and senior divisions, trophies by Altrum.
Main stage
- 2:30–3:30pm
Ben Butler and Sam Hawksley
Closing out the music. The draw happens right in the middle of their set.
Main stage
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- 2:45pm
Thong Toss Championship
Hurl a thong the furthest and take home the title. Junior and senior divisions. Technique counts for less than you'd hope.
The lawn
- 3pm
Qantas flight draw
Two return Economy flights, USA to Australia. You must have checked in AND be here at 3pm to go in the draw. Don't wander off.
Main stage
- 4pm
Qantas winner announced
We announce the winner from the main stage. Be here — if we can't find you, we redraw.
Main stage
- 4pm
Last drinks called
Last drinks at the bar, last snags off the BBQ. Get in while you can.
The bar
- 5pm
That's a wrap
Take your rubbish with you and give the volunteers a wave on the way out. See you in the park next year.