24/1/2009

Capture the true Australian spirit at Poatina's Australia Day Family Festival.

Enjoy the free festival with activities and fun for the whole family. From face painting to children's crafts, jumping castle, Thomas rides, stilts races, live music, damper and tea, and of course not to forget "snags on the barbie" - there will be something for everyone.

A highlight of the day is the gruelling Great Wheelbarrow Race where competitors battle it out in a four kilometre race. Teams race through bush land, cross over creeks and sometimes even dodge wildlife, while pushing a daring passenger in a wheelbarrow!

Fantastic prizes include four weekend getaways at Poatina's Golden Chain Chalet.

Competing teams in the Great Wheelbarrow Race are made up of four members with at least one male and one female (i.e. three men pushing the wheelbarrow and one woman sitting in it). The wheelbarrow passenger needs to weigh at least 45 kilos and for their own safety, they must supply and wear a bike helmet. Entry into the race is free.

Ladies Gumboot Toss, Karaoke, Hole in One contest plus other competitions are held throughout the day.

A memorable day that brings visitors back again and again to celebrate Australia Day at Poatina.

Rain, hale or shine - the event is on! Official proceedings may be relocated to the Community Hall if it rains.