24 September - 12 October, 2025
Drift: A Rockpool Party

Drift: A Rockpool Party

Presented by NAFA
Sat
4
Sat 4 Oct 4:00 PM

Strand Rockpool
Wheelchair
General Admission
October
Sat 4 Oct

Sun 5 Oct

Drift - Sunset Beats on The Strand

Kick back, float on the water, and soak up the beats as the sun sets over The Strand. Drift is Townsville’s ultimate chill-out party - part gig, part pool hang, all good vibes.

Sip on a cocktail while you drift, or stay dry with a picnic rug on the grass - no matter where you are, you'll catch the golden sunset and live sets from:

  • RONA.
  • Cameron Deyell
  • Laurence Pike
  • Fia Fiell 
  • Naomi Jean
BYO single-person float (no platforms or floats designed for more than 1 person) or lounge on the eye-catching inflatables designed by First Nations artist Mahalia Mabo. Love them? You can take one home for just $35.

Think sunset session meets pool party: laidback, immersive, and unforgettable.

Tickets from $20 – secure yours now and get ready to Drift.

King's Birthday long weekend presented by the North Australian Festival of Arts.
Rockpool Drift Dining

We've partnered with the Rockpool Pavilion to bring you a premium Drift Dining experience for $70pp.

What's included:
  • A platter - choose from the Ocean Drift or the Land Drift platter
  • A welcome drink
  • Your ticket to Drift: A Rockpool Party where you can wander down after your meal.
BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE HERE
DriftAway Rockpool Takeaway

Alternatively, you can purchase a picnic platter from the Rockpool Pavilion to enjoy with your Drift experience. These will be available to purchase on the day - limited boxes available. Hot food and drinks will also be available from the Rockpool Pavilion.

Seafood Picnic Box for Two - $80

  • MORETON BAY BUGS
    2 split bugs, lemon, tartare
  • CRAB SALAD
    cucumber, sesame dressing
  • PRAWN COCKTAIL SLIDERS
    gem, marie rose sauce
  • CALIFORNIA SUSHI ROLLS
    salmon, tuna, kingfish
Antipasto Picnic Box for Two - $50

  • MARINATED OLIVES
    garlic, parsley
  • CROSTINI
    fennel salami, pancetta, chorizo
  • CHEESE SELECTION
    Australian & imported, preserves
  • CRACKERS, LAVOSH
    fresh & dried fruits, nuts

Image credit: Image by Amber Haines

October
Sat 4 Oct

Sun 5 Oct

Strand Rockpool

Cnr The Esplanade & Cook Street North Ward, Queensland, 4810