Join Healthy Cities Australia and Play Illawarra for a fun outdoor afternoon of play and learning with beach fishing! This is an event for the whole family, including beach games and community connection.

Children will be invited to try beach fishing and learn skills of baiting, casting and reeling in fish! For those who want to learn to fish, one hour Fishing with a Local Sessions with George are available at 3.30, 4.30 and 5.30 pm. Children will have a water briefing session and fish in pairs while learning skills (most suitable for children 8 plus).

Tickets are required ONLY for those attending a fishing session. The games and play event will be on 3-6.30pm to allow whole family to attend and enjoy our beautiful playgrounds and beach together.

With thanks to Recreational Fishing Trust in support of Gone Fishing Day 2025.

Fishing and Beach Play

Choose your tickets

Fishing Session 3.30-4.30pm ticket

Fishing Session 4.30-5.30pm ticket

Fishing Session 5.30-6.30pm ticket