Date

Wednesday, 8 January 2025

Release

JOIN THE FUN AT AUSTRALIA DAY BREAKFAST BY THE LAKE

Shellharbour City Council welcomes everyone to join us once again at Reddall Reserve for Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake.

Caption: Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake 2024. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council.

Come along on Sunday, 26 January from 8am for a morning full of free family entertainment and activities.

Enjoy a tasty bargain breakfast with classic favourites like bacon, eggs, and more to satisfy your cravings.

Community groups, including Jamberoo Junior Rugby League Football Club, Central Oak Flats Scout Group, Albion Park Show Society, Warilla Lake South Minor Rugby League Football Club Inc, Legacy Allstars, Albion Park Evening Branch CWA, Shellharbour Community Lions Club INC, and Five Islands Outrigger Canoe Club, will be cooking up the sizzling barbecue breakfast. Sausage sandwiches will be just $2.50, and bacon and egg rolls for $4, with all proceeds supporting these local groups.

The Dwarte Family McDonald’s Restaurants will be providing juice for a $1 gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to Ronald McDonald Family Room in Wollongong Hospital. Food stalls will keep you fuelled with coffee and a variety of sweet treats until 12pm.

Enjoy free family entertainment, including pop-up circus performances and workshops, slip ‘n’ slides and water play, jumping castles, a gaming truck, face painting, a musical playground, and more.

Shellharbour City Council Acting Mayor Cr Kellie Marsh highlighted that the event is a cherished tradition, bringing together Shellharbour locals and visitors for a day of community spirit and reflection.

“It’s an event the community looks forward to and asks for every year,” Acting Mayor Cr Marsh said.

“We’re excited to see the community come together and get involved in this iconic event once again.”

Ample street parking is available along the foreshore and in nearby streets. Please respect residents, park legally, and follow all signage. Attendees are reminded that the NSW Country Life Saving Championships will be taking place at Warilla Beach, so please allow ample time to find a parking spot and make your way to the event zone. A drop off zone and limited accessible parking bays will also be available.

This event is assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council. This event is also proudly supported by Remondis and our media partner i98FM.

For more information visit https://www.visitshellharbour.com.au/whats-on/australia-day-breakfast-by... or follow the event on Facebook.

For more information please contact: Melissa Ritchie – Shellharbour City Council 0467 250 884 mediaenquiries@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

Last updated : Thu 9 Jan 2025