Redlands Coast AdventureFest

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Redlands Coast AdventureFest 2026 

Delivered by Redland City Council, Redlands Coast AdventureFest showcased the region as a premier coastal adventure destination, featuring ten days of unforgettable events and experiences from 15 to 24 May 2026.  With more than 100 events and experiences on offer, the 2026 festival attracted more than 27,000 attendees and generated over $3.8 million in visitor expenditure, contributing more than $7 million in total economic impact. Many participating tourism and event operators reported sold-out experiences or record attendance. 

The 2026 program featured an exciting mix of new and returning experiences, including: • Redlands Coast AdventureFest Fun Day • Straddie Salute Triathlon Festival • Redlands Mountain Bike Rumble, including the Rocky Trail Academy Schools Competition and Fox Superflow Gravity Enduro • Heritage Artisan Faire Workshops • Scenic Boat Cruise Experience • Ormiston House After Dark • Family Fun Day at The Great Aussie Bush Camp • MG Car Club Speed Hillclimb • Peel Island Adventure Sailing Day • Haunted Redlands Ghost Bus Tour • Environment and Community Fair and Eco Markets • Redlands Coast Gallery and Museum Hop • Water Lantern Festival

Redlands Coast AdventureFest 2027 

Redland City Council looks forward to delivering the third edition of Redlands Coast AdventureFest from 14 to 30 May 2027. The festival will continue to celebrate the region's unique natural environment, outdoor lifestyle, vibrant community and diverse visitor experiences. The full Redlands Coast AdventureFest 2027 Program is coming soon. For further information, please contact Council’s events team via email at events@redland.qld.gov.au.

While the festival may have wrapped up, the spirit of adventure continues all year round. From island escapes to scenic trails and local experiences, there’s always something new to explore on Redlands Coast. Start planning your next getaway and uncover your own unforgettable adventure at visitredlandscoast.com.au.

Past events

Redlands Coast AdventureFest was created by Redland City Council as a city-wide festival designed to showcase Redlands Coast as one of Queensland's premier nature-based adventure destinations, support local businesses and inspire visitation to the region.

Redlands Coast AdventureFest 2025

The inaugural Redlands Coast AdventureFest was held from 16 to 25 May 2025, delivering ten days of adventure, exploration and discovery across the city. The festival attracted almost 19,000 attendees and generated more than $3 million in economic benefit for the local economy through increased visitor spending across tourism, accommodation, hospitality, retail and transport sectors.

The festival featured more than 75 Council-led, professional and community events, experiences and special offers delivered in partnership with local tourism operators. To maximise the festival's reach and tourism impact, Council delivered a coordinated destination marketing campaign incorporating a dedicated festival website, digital billboards, social media advertising, print media, e-newsletters, street banners and printed program guides.

The diverse program highlighted the unique natural assets of Redlands Coast, including its stunning bay, islands, mountain landscapes and conservation reserves. Adventure seekers participated in events such as the Straddie Salute Triathlon Festival, the ISA Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Competition, trail running experiences, mountain biking events and the Queensland State Hillclimb Championship. Visitors seeking a more relaxed pace enjoyed culinary experiences, art workshops, museum tours, guided nature walks, night sky viewing, and the popular Water Lantern Festival. 

 

Disclaimer

The information on this webpage is intended solely for the purpose of advertising the programmed events for the Redlands Coast AdventureFest and has been provided on the basis that users will be responsible for making their own assessment of the experiences promoted herein. Users must exercise independent judgment and verify all relevant representations, statements, and information. The Event Operators will be individually responsible for managing their event which are subject to change at any point. Redland City Council will not be directly involved in the management of any events where Redland City Council is not the Event Operator. The Event Operator who is responsible for the experience must be contacted for any related enquiries. Please be advised, Redland City Council does not accept liability to any person for any injury, illness, damage, or loss of any kind whatsoever (including, without limitation, any liability for direct, indirect, special, or consequential loss or damage), sustained as a result of reliance upon the material in this webpage or incorporated into it by reference.

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