Ring in the New Year on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island. There’s no better place to spend the last day of 2024, with friends and family. Head off for a relaxing morning exploring the beauty of the island, followed by an afternoon filled with fun family entertainment. As the sun sets over the picturesque Indian Ocean, gather together to mark the occasion with a spectacular free family fireworks display illuminating the skies above Thomson Bay at 8 pm. It's the perfect way to create lasting memories and usher in a bright and hopeful start to the upcoming year.

Join Santa and the Clancy's house band. A line-up of local muso legends will lead you through a joyful family-friendly festive sing along. All the Christmas hits and a few cheeky carols! Free entry from 5pm.

A super special market, the weekend before Christmas! Local fav, Ari Davies, playing from 9.30am. Fairy Sandie perfroming for the kids from 10.30am - 11am. Plus, as always in December, kids activities are FREE.

The much-loved Carols from the Koort returns as some of our favourite local performers bring you a night of carols and Christmas cheer under the stars in Walyalup Koort. Family festivities begin at 4pm with rumours of a special appearance from the North Pole later that evening.

Make vibrant, personalised key rings that feature colourful pom poms—made by you with beautiful added colourful wooden beads. This fun, hands-on workshop promotes fine motor skills, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment as you craft your own personalized accessories. You may want to make a gift for someone special! All materials supplied. FREE, booking required.

Pack a picnic and settle on the sloped lawn at Walyalup Koort to watch this year’s Christmas movie selection, The Santa Clause. Film starts at 7pm but get there nice and early to pick up some popcorn from our roving cart, get your face painted, and even meet Santa. FREE — bookings essential.