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Where Brisbane meets the bay. There's so many places to eat and drink at Manly Harbour Village, and cute shops to discover, but it's also the place to find sailing and cruising adventures, gorgeous seaside parks and fabulous waterfront walks. Celebration in the Park Saturday 6 December Little Bayside Park Join us for our Celebration in the Park: Christmas Lights Competition Launch Kids Christmas Parade Meet Santa / Free Christmas Photos Stage show Christmas Songs and Kelleher Dance Academy Christmas Movie Food trucks and other local dining options Boat Rides around the Harbour! Read More Visit the Moreton Bay Discovery Centre LEARN MORE Visit the Wynnum Manly Tourism & Information Centre LEARN MORE Create memorable experiences and discover hidden secrets in this beautiful Queensland tourism destination. There's so many places to eat and drink at Manly Harbour Village, and cute shops to discover, but it's also the place to find sailing and cruising adventures, gorgeous seaside parks and fabulous waterfront walks. Find a quiet café or hire a scooter bike; spoil yourself at our weekly craft markets, or learn how to kayak. You can fill your calendar with Manly Harbour Village events and activities. Relax, we're all about slowing the pace and make the most of our stunning location, less than 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD. #MANLYHARBOURVILLAGE #MANLYQLD

Manly Harbour Village lights up at Christmas with homes, yachts, boats and businesses creating a Christmas spectacular for all to enjoy. The entire marina precinct will get you into the Christmas spirit, with all Yacht and Boat clubs involved in the lighting of this fantastic spectacle. Enjoy Christmas Carols, Christmas Movie and even a visit from SANTA himself. Families can take Santa Photos throughout the event. 2025 Christmas Lights Competition Boat owners, residents and business owners are encouraged to light up their homes , yachts, boats and businesses to create a Christmas spectacular for all to enjoy. In addition, businesses within the Manly Village Precinct will be lit up and getting into the spirit of Christmas. Our marina precinct will get you into the Christmas spirit, with all Yacht and Boat clubs involved in the lighting of this fantastic spectacle. AREA: Houses within Pine Street to Lota and west to railway line. To enter you must be in this area. PRIZES are on offer for the best decorations in each of the three categories! This year will see many activities in the park, along the foreshore and in the village throughout December. Remember to join us on Saturday 6 December for a Celebration in the Park. Start off with a children's Christmas Parade down to Little Bayside Park, followed by family entertainment, lots of fun activities. PLUS a visit from SANTA himself! Santa Photos will be setup for families to take throughout the event. The fun doesn’t stop there - see the twinkling lights from the water on a Harbour Night Cruise - setting sail regularly throughout December. Bring your children, your grandchildren, neighbours and friends and enjoy Christmas in the Village. Thank you to our Sponsors Thank you to the restaurants that have donated dining vouchers: The Arsonist- Fire Cooking and Luxe Dining. Shucks – Where your oysters from around Australia are shucked to your order. Olivera’s – Italian inspired coastal dining. Manly Fish Co- Fish and Chips by Chefs. Keith’s on Cambridge - Modern Australian cuisine with fabulous harbour views. Manly Deck – Restaurant and Bar overlooking the beautiful Manly Harbour. HARBOUR NIGHT CRUISES Take a trip around the harbour to see the spectacle of the twinkling lights from the water on a one hour boat cruise. Enjoy refreshments on board. Dates: Saturday 6 December and Sunday 7 December Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December. Departs: William Gunn Jetty Tickets: $50 Adult / Children under 12 free BOOK YOUR TICKETS ENTER YOUR HOME ENTER YOUR BUSINESS ENTER YOUR YACHT/BOAT Share in the Prize Pool

Manly Harbour Village lights up at Christmas with homes, yachts, boats and businesses creating a Christmas spectacular for all to enjoy. The entire marina precinct will get you into the Christmas spirit, with all Yacht and Boat clubs involved in the lighting of this fantastic spectacle. Enjoy Christmas Carols, Christmas Movie and even a visit from SANTA himself. Families can take Santa Photos throughout the event. CRUISE TICKETS PRIZES & COMPETITION Manly Harbour Christmas Lights Competition 2025 Manly Harbour Village Lights Up! Boat owners, residents and business owners are encouraged to light up their homes, yachts, boats and businesses to create a Christmas spectacular for all to enjoy in Manly Harbour Village. Share in the Prize Pool Businesses within the Manly Village Precinct will be lit up and getting into the spirit of Christmas. Our marina precinct will get you into the Christmas spirit, with all Yacht and Boat clubs involved in the lighting of this fantastic spectacle. Houses within Pine Street to Lota and west to railway line will have the chance to win some amazing prizes. Enter Your Yacht Enter Your House Enter Your Boat Enter Your Busines

Manly Harbour Village lights up at Christmas with homes, yachts, boats and businesses creating a Christmas spectacular for all to enjoy. The entire marina precinct will get you into the Christmas spirit, with all Yacht and Boat clubs involved in the lighting of this fantastic spectacle. Enjoy Christmas Carols, Christmas Movie and even a visit from SANTA himself. Families can take Santa Photos throughout the event. ENTER YOUR BUSINESS 2025 COMPETITION First Name Last Name Phone Email Business Name/Address Please add two photos. Upload Photo Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload Photo Upload supported file (Max 15MB) SUBMIT Thanks for entering - good luck! CELEBRATION IN THE PARK 2025 Join us in Little Bayside Park for festivities in the park on Saturday, 6 December and enjoy a Christmas movie screening, lots of fun and activities, and maybe even a visit from the ‘Big Red Man’ himself. A Santa photo booth will be set up for families to capture memories during the event. Date/Time: Saturday 6 December 4pm to 9pm Location: Little Bayside Park, Manly Tickets: Free REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE NIGHT CRUISES 2025 Take a trip around the harbour to see the spectacle of the twinkling lights from the water on a one hour boat cruise. Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December Friday 12, Saturday 13, Sunday 14 December Friday 19, Saturday 20, Sunday 21 December Departs: William Gunn Jetty All $50 adult tickets and Kids under 12 free BOOK YOUR TICKETS

Manly Harbour Village lights up at Christmas with homes, yachts, boats and businesses creating a Christmas spectacular for all to enjoy. The entire marina precinct will get you into the Christmas spirit, with all Yacht and Boat clubs involved in the lighting of this fantastic spectacle. Enjoy Christmas Carols, Christmas Movie and even a visit from SANTA himself. Families can take Santa Photos throughout the event. ENTER YOUR BOAT 2025 COMPETITION First Name Last Name Phone Email Boat/Yacht Club Choose Club: Berth Number Please add two photos. Upload Photo Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload Photo Upload supported file (Max 15MB) SUBMIT Thanks for entering - good luck! Fun In The Park 2025 Join us in the park for the Manly Harbour Christmas Lights Festivities on Saturday, 6 December and enjoy Christmas Carols, local entertainment, special Movie screening of "The Santa Clause", lots of fun and activities, and maybe even a visit from the ‘Big Red Man’ himself. A Santa photo booth will be set up for families to capture memories during the event Date/Time: Saturday 6 December, 4.30pm to 9pm Location: Little Bayside Park, Manly Tickets: Free REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE NIGHT CRUISES 2025 Dates: Saturday 6 December and Sunday 7 December Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December. Departs: William Gunn Jetty Tickets: $50 Adult / Children under 12 free BOOK YOUR TICKETS

Manly Harbour Village lights up at Christmas with homes, yachts, boats and businesses creating a Christmas spectacular for all to enjoy. The entire marina precinct will get you into the Christmas spirit, with all Yacht and Boat clubs involved in the lighting of this fantastic spectacle. Enjoy Christmas Carols, Christmas Movie and even a visit from SANTA himself. Families can take Santa Photos throughout the event. ENTER YOUR HOME 2025 COMPETITION First Name Last Name Phone Email Select an Address Please add two photos. Upload Photo Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload Photo Upload supported file (Max 15MB) SUBMIT Thanks for entering - good luck! CELEBRATION IN THE PARK 2025 Join us for Christmas Lights Festivities in the park on Saturday, 6 December and enjoy a Christmas movie screening, lots of fun and activities, and maybe even a visit from the ‘Big Red Man’ himself. A Santa photo area will be set up for families to capture memories during the event. Date/Time: Saturday 6 December 4pm to 9pm Location: Little Bayside Park, Manly Tickets: Free REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE NIGHT CRUISES 2025 Take a trip around the harbour to see the spectacle of the twinkling lights from the water on a one hour boat cruise. Dates: Saturday 6 December and Sunday 7 December Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December. Departs: William Gunn Jetty Tickets: $50 Adult / Children under 12 free BOOK YOUR TICKETS

Manly Harbour Village lights up at Christmas with homes, yachts, boats and businesses creating a Christmas spectacular for all to enjoy. The entire marina precinct will get you into the Christmas spirit, with all Yacht and Boat clubs involved in the lighting of this fantastic spectacle. Enjoy Christmas Carols, Christmas Movie and even a visit from SANTA himself. Families can take Santa Photos throughout the event. 6 DEC LAUNCH EVENT PRIZES & COMPETITION All aboard for a Harbour Night Cruise! Departing from William Gunn Jetty, it's all aboard for a trip around Manly Harbour to view the entrants in the Manly Harbour Christmas Lights Competition. 1 hour Tickets: Adults $50.00 BOOK YOUR TICKETS

Manly Harbour Village lights up at Christmas with homes, yachts, boats and businesses creating a Christmas spectacular for all to enjoy. The entire marina precinct will get you into the Christmas spirit, with all Yacht and Boat clubs involved in the lighting of this fantastic spectacle. Enjoy Christmas Carols, Christmas Movie and even a visit from SANTA himself. Families can take Santa Photos throughout the event. CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK BOOK A CRUISE PRIZES & COMPETITION Movies in the Park - from 7pm Saturday 6 December Little Bayside Park HOME ALONE 2 Join us for our free monthly Movies in the Park! Bring a folding chair, rug or cushion and settle in for a great evening’s entertainment. Pack a picnic or grab takeaway from nearby Manly Harbour Village outlets. We can't wait to see you there! Please support our Sponsors.

Manly Harbour Village lights up at Christmas with homes, yachts, boats and businesses creating a Christmas spectacular for all to enjoy. The entire marina precinct will get you into the Christmas spirit, with all Yacht and Boat clubs involved in the lighting of this fantastic spectacle. Enjoy Christmas Carols, Christmas Movie and even a visit from SANTA himself. Families can take Santa Photos throughout the event. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your assistance. First Name Last Name Email First Preference Second Preference I would like a refund. Submit Thanks for submitting!

Join us at a range of events and activities in Manly Harbour Village. From free Movies in the Park, to farmers' markets, craft markets and live music. You'll find something to make all family members very happy. ADD AN EVENT Do you have an event you'd like us to feature? Please email us your submission and we'll respond asap. MANLY CREATIVE MARKETS 23 Nov 2025, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Little Bayside Park, Manly QLD 4179, Australia Details MANLY CREATIVE MARKETS 30 Nov 2025, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Little Bayside Park, Manly QLD 4179, Australia Details Jan Powers Farmers Markets 06 Dec 2025, 6:00 am – 12:00 pm Little Bayside Park, Manly QLD 4179, Australia More Info Christmas Lights Competition Launch 06 Dec 2025, 4:00 pm – 31 Dec 2025, 9:00 pm 450 Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179 Details Christmas Lights | Celebration in the Park 06 Dec 2025, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Little Bayside Park, 450 Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179 Details Free Movies in the Park "HOME ALONE 2 - LOST IN NEW YORK" 06 Dec 2025, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Little Bayside Park, Manly QLD 4179, Australia More Info MANLY CREATIVE MARKETS 07 Dec 2025, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Little Bayside Park, Manly QLD 4179, Australia Details MANLY CREATIVE MARKETS 14 Dec 2025, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Little Bayside Park, Manly QLD 4179, Australia Details Chamber Christmas Party and Harbour Lights Celebrations 2025 16 Dec 2025, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Keith's On Cambridge, 10 Cambridge Parade, Manly QLD 4179, Australia Get Tickets Jan Powers Farmers Markets 20 Dec 2025, 6:00 am – 12:00 pm Little Bayside Park, Manly QLD 4179, Australia More Info MANLY CREATIVE MARKETS 21 Dec 2025, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Little Bayside Park, Manly QLD 4179, Australia Details MANLY CREATIVE MARKETS 28 Dec 2025, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Little Bayside Park, Manly QLD 4179, Australia Details New Year Eve Celebration 31 Dec 2025, 7:00 pm – 11:50 pm Little Bayside Park, 450 Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179 Get Tickets

Visit the Wynnum Manly Tourism and Visitor Information Centre, situated on the stunning William Gunn Jetty and in close proximity of the vibrant Manly Harbour Village. ​The Centre’s team of friendly Ambassadors can provide information on what to do locally, book accommodation and Island tours, and provide details of upcoming events. Discover Wynnum Manly Charming bayside villages, craft and fresh produce markets, art galleries, quality dining and boutiques, and of course the picturesque views out to the islands. Visit the Wynnum Manly Tourism and Visitor Information Centre, situated on the stunning William Gunn Jetty and in close proximity of the vibrant Manly Harbour Village. The Centre’s team of friendly Ambassadors can provide information on what to do locally, book accommodation and Island tours, and provide details of upcoming events. A gift shop full of homewares, sea life glassware, local goods, art, maps, books on the area, and island travel essentials like hats are also available. BOOK Activities Standup paddle board, yacht, kite-surf, windsurf, boat, fish, hire a bike, from adventure to relaxation, Wynnum Manly and surrounding islands is a breath of fresh air. Join tours, hire a bike or bring your own and discover Brisbane’s scenic bayside. ST HELENA ISLAND St Helena Island, a beautiful national park with the main attraction focused around the historical prison establishment. Duration: 4 hours Departs: William Gunn Jetty, Manly QLD Tickets: $84 Adult / $45 Child (includes light lunch) BOOK NOW PEEL ISLAND Peel Island is situated in Moreton Bay and only accessible by watercraft, and what better way to discover the beautiful Horseshoe Bay than by sailing on a luxury catamaran. Duration: 4 hours Departs: Raby Bay Harbour, Cleveland QLD Tickets: $95 Adult / $69 Child (includes lunch) BOOK NOW MORETON ISLAND Escape to Paradise with a scenic cruise to crystal clear waters of Moreton island. Tours range from Day cruises to Dolphin feeding packages. BOOK NOW WHALE WATCHING FROM JUNE: Join a cruise to sight whales with expert guides. BOOK NOW CONTACT THE INFO CENTRE First Name Last Name Phone Email Message Submit VIC ContactForm

In partnership with Brisbane Festival, we're excited to present the Taste of Manly - Sunday 11 September 2022, from 10am to 5pm. Free family event, with restaurant pop-ups, beverages, face painting, giant games, and of course local performances and the Street Serenades concert. EVENT DETAILS From lawn games to harbour mini-cruises, OMG Decadent donuts to Diablo Ginger Beer - there's something for everyone at the Taste of Manly. Performances commence at 10am and run right through the day, with various other activities and entertainment throughout the day. Scroll down for all the info you need to plan your visit - entry is free but we'd love you to register your attendance! TIME & LOCATION 10am to 5pm, Bayside Park (end of Cardigan Parade, Esplanade, Manly) REGISTER TO ATTEND STAGE PROGRAM 10am 10:10am 10:50am 11:30am 12:10pm 1:30pm 2:45pm 4pm 5pm Welcome by MC, Mike Van Acker Momentum Choir Performance Wynnum State High School Performance Moreton Bay Boys' College Performance Cody Miller Performance Franky Smart Performance Camerata & Irena Lysiuk Performance Emma Pask Performance Event Concludes ACTIVITIES PROGRAM 10am 10am to 5pm 10am to 2pm 11am 11am to 3pm 11.30am to 3.30pm 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm Harbour mini-cruise 1 departs Lawn Games throughout event Try Kayaking with 2530 Tours Harbour mini-cruise 2 departs BAY FM Outdoor Broadcast Van on-site with prize giveaways Facepainting -Super Party Heroes Harbour mini-cruise 3 departs Harbour mini-cruise 4 departs Harbour mini-cruise 5 departs Harbour mini-cruise 6 departs Harbour mini-cruise 7 departs All food and drink vendors will operate from 10am to 5pm. WITH THANKS TO OUR PRIZE DONORS Belle Property Ebb and Flow Boutique Studio Endota Spa Manly Flowers on Cambridge Le Bistro Manly Marina Cove Motel Move Podiatry Style + Error Trendell & Turner Travel Associates Tru Blu Trophies and Engraving Vitale & Co Property Management W ITH THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS 2530 Kayaking Tours More info > Bill's Burgers More info > Brisbane Bespoke Charters More info > Diablo Ginger Beer More info > Momentum Choir More info > Super Party Heroes More info > The Arsonist More info > Brisbane City Council More info > Camerata Orchestra More info > Emma Pask More info > Moreton Bay Boys' College More info > Tide on the Jetty More info > BAY FM More info > Brisbane Festival More info > Bubbo Dessert More info > Giant Games More info > OMG Decadent Donuts More info > Wynnum State High School More info >