Sea Festival in Townsville promotes healthy communities

The Sea Festival is an annual event to celebrate both Clean Up Australia Day and National Seaweek. It is the only event of its kind in Queensland and promotes healthy communities and a healthy Great Barrier Reef.

This free, family friendly community event features entertainment, food, interactive displays, live animal presentations, activities provided by local community groups and local businesses, and presentations by marine scientists, Traditional Owners and community champions.

The event is held at Pallarenda Beach, Townsville and participants get involved in on-ground actions including rubbish clean ups, data collection, weed removal, tree planting and tours such as a bush tucker walk and a wetland visit.

The Festival will be held on March 6.