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JUNKLANDIA – High-Energy Fun for the Whole Family!
Monday, 7 April 2025 | 5 PM | Glasshouse Theatre
Flower Hotels is proud to support JUNKLANDIA, a spectacular event that brings music, creativity, and laughter to families in our community. Join us for an electrifying, music-filled adventure like no other!
Siblings from the faraway planet JUNKLANDIA are on a mission to Earth, bringing with them the magic of music and creative recycling. This high-energy show is packed with drumming, rhythm, dance, circus, and comedy—turning everyday objects into extraordinary musical instruments. With a unique mix of gibberish and rhythm, JUNKLANDIA is a universal experience that will delight audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
The grand finale? A mind-blowing JUNK Orchestra, where the audience gets to join in, playing their own recycled instruments! With infectious beats and hilarious antics, this is a performance your kids will never forget.
But the Fun Doesn’t Stop There… KIDS EAT FREE!
After the show, keep the excitement going with a delicious family meal! Head over to Settlers Inn or Tacking Point Tavern, where every child under 12 with a valid 5 PM JUNKLANDIA show ticket will eat for FREE!*
Secure your table in advance:
Settlers Inn: www.settlersinn.com.au
Tacking Point Tavern: www.tackingpointtavern.com.au
It’s the perfect way to end an unforgettable night of fun, music, and laughter!
Tickets on Sale Now!
Single Ticket: $30*
Glasshouse Theatre
Call (02) 6581 8888 or visit the Glasshouse box office at the corner of Clarence & Hay Streets.
*Terms & Conditions: One free kids’ meal (from the children's menu) with every adult meal purchased. Valid for children under 12. Must present a valid 5 PM show ticket for JUNKLANDIA at point of sale. Offer valid only on Monday, 7 April 2025.
Hop into Easter Fun at your Favourite Taverns
Hop Into Easter Fun at Your Favourite Taverns!
The Easter school holidays are here, and we’ve got a cracking lineup of FREE family-friendly events to keep everyone entertained! From Easter egg painting to live music, bunny visits, and delicious holiday specials, there’s something for everyone. Check out what’s happening at Settlers Inn, Tacking Point Tavern, and Lake Cathie Tavern!
Settlers Inn – Easter Holiday Fun!
Where the fun never stops!
Tuesday 15th – 11:30 AM: Easter Egg Painting – Get creative and paint your own Easter eggs!
Wednesday 16th – 11 AM: Plant Pot Workshop – Limited spots available! Bookings essential.
Friday 18th – 7 PM: Live Music with Sebastian Jones – Sit back, relax, and enjoy some tunes.
Saturday 19th – 11 AM: Live Music with Mat Broker – More live music to keep the holiday vibes going.
Sunday 18th – 11 AM: Get a photo with the Easter Bunny – The perfect holiday memory!
Tuesday 22nd – 5 PM: Kids Bingo – Fun for the little ones! Plus, enjoy $12 Kids Meals and $20 Rumps.
Tacking Point Tavern – Whacky Weekdays & Easter Fun!
Tasty treats and Easter celebrations!
Whacky Weekdays Holiday Specials – Available all school holidays!
½ price milkshakes
$10 kids meals
$20 loaded fries to share
Easter Long Weekend Fun
Friday 18th – From 2 PM: Seafood Raffle & Joker Poker – Test your luck!
Saturday 19th – 3 PM: Egg-stimate Competition – Guess the number of eggs to win!
Easter Sunday 20th – From 1 PM: Easter Bunny visit at 2 PM
Lake Cathie Tavern – Easter Fun for Everyone!
Great food, family fun, and live entertainment!
$2 Kids Meals – Every Sunday (excluding public holidays)
Friday 11th – 7:30 PM: Karaoke – Belt out your favorite tunes!
Saturday 12th – 7 PM: DJ Nathan Astbury – Get ready to dance!
Sunday 13th – Kids Easter Hat Parade – Bring in your best hat to win prizes!
Good Friday 18th – 5:30 PM: Seafood Raffle with Lake Cathie Raiders
Easter Saturday 19th – 6:30 PM: Besty Live – Enjoy a great night of live music!
Easter Sunday 20th – 12:30 PM: Easter Bunny visit! – Don’t miss a chance to snap a pic with the big bunny!
Plan Your Easter Holiday Fun Now! With free activities, live music, delicious food, and plenty of Easter excitement, there’s no better place to celebrate the school holidays. Gather your family and friends and make the most of the Easter break at Settlers Inn, Tacking Point Tavern, and Lake Cathie Tavern!
Book your spot, bring the kids, and let’s make this Easter one to remember!
Anzac Day 2025
ANZAC Day at Flower Hotels – Honouring Tradition Across Our Venues
This ANZAC Day, Friday 25th April, we invite you to join us across our Flower Hotels venues as we come together to remember, reflect, and celebrate the spirit of mateship. From moving ceremonies to the thrill of 2UP and live entertainment, we’ve got an unforgettable day planned at every location.
Tacking Point Tavern – Port’s Biggest 2UP!
Join us at Tacking Point Tavern for an ANZAC Day to remember. The day begins with a Remembrance Ceremony at 11 AM, followed by Port’s Biggest 2UP, ensuring an electric atmosphere full of camaraderie and tradition.
Lake Cathie Tavern – 2UP & Live Music
At Lake Cathie Tavern, we’re teaming up with Lake Cathie Football Club to host a massive 2UP event. Then from 5 PM, enjoy live music by Sebastian Jones & Reuben Carr as we continue the celebration of mateship and remembrance. Plus, our courtesy bus will be running all day, so you can relax and enjoy the day safely.
Settlers Inn – 2UP, Cold Drinks & DJ Jimmy Laing
Join us at Settlers Inn as we honour our heroes and embrace the ANZAC spirit.
11 AM: We kick off with a 2UP session, in partnership with the Port City Breakers.
All day: A can bar in the carpark will keep the refreshments flowing.
5 PM - Late: DJ Jimmy Laing takes over to bring the party vibes into the night!
Courtesy bus available all day – settle in and soak up the atmosphere.
Beechwood Hotel – 2UP & BBQ with the Shamrocks
In true Beechwood fashion, we’re keeping it classic with 2UP at 2 PM, proudly hosted by the Beechwood Shamrocks. Stick around for a delicious BBQ from 2 PM – 5 PM, and enjoy a meal from our bistro, open for lunch and dinner. Gather your mates, raise a glass, and share in the spirit of the day.
Fernhill Tavern – Exclusive 2UP & NRL Live!
For the first time in a very long time, Fernhill Tavern is bringing back 2UP! This exclusive event runs from 12 PM – 4 PM and is ticketed with limited numbers—so get in fast! After the excitement of 2UP, stick around for NRL LIVE & LOUD on the big screen.
Hastings Hotel – 2UP with Wauchope Thunder
At Hastings Hotel, we’re teaming up with Wauchope Thunder Rugby Club for an epic 2UP session starting at 11 AM. Stick around for great food, ice-cold drinks, and an atmosphere that captures the true ANZAC spirit.
No matter which Flower Hotels venue you choose, we invite you to commemorate, celebrate, and share in the spirit of ANZAC Day with us. Lest we forget.
PMBA Sports Lunch
Sporting Legends Headline Port Macquarie Basketball Association Sports Lunch
The Port Macquarie Basketball Association (PMBA) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Sports Lunch at Settlers Inn Hotel on Friday, 14th February, featuring two of Australia’s sporting icons—Lauren Jackson and Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt.
The event will kick off with drinks in the bar at Settlers Inn, followed by the main event in The Pavilion. Guests will enjoy lunch while hearing firsthand stories from these celebrated athletes focusing on their sporting careers, teamwork and dedication.
Lauren Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. A four-time Olympian and former WNBA MVP, Lauren’s illustrious career includes multiple championships, international accolades, and a legacy as a trailblazer for women in sport.
Joining her on stage is Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt, a former AFL star with a career spanning 291 games across St Kilda, Hawthorn, and the Sydney Swans. Known for his larger-than-life personality and insight into the game, Spida is now a popular radio presenter on Triple M, where he continues to entertain sports fans across the country.
In addition to the star-studded lineup, the event will also feature several of PMBA’s 2025 international players, giving attendees a chance to meet some of the association’s rising talent.
The day will include raffles and an auction, with all proceeds going towards supporting the Port Macquarie Basketball Association and its initiatives.
Supported by PMBA sponsors Settlers Inn and Andrew Miedecke Ford, 100 lucky lunchtime guests will hear first-hand Lauren’s story from country pathways in Albury to basketball’s highest accolades. Joining Lauren on the speakers panel is AFL legend and radio star Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt.
The lunch, a fundraiser for the senior representative program will be the start of a huge weekend of basketball with around 30 teams competing in the Andrew Miedecke Ford Senior Seaside Classic over Saturday and Sunday.
“The Sports Lunch will be a great afternoon of entertainment and sports stories and the perfect start to our big weekend of pre-season match-ups,” said PMBA President Grant Carson.
Tickets are now available at www.settlersinn.com.au.
$110 for a single ticket
$1,000 for a table of 10
Your ticket includes pre-lunch drinks and a delicious 2 course platter-style meal.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from two of Australia’s sporting greats while supporting local basketball in Port Macquarie!
For more information, visit www.settlersinn.com.au.
Luke Combs Pub Crawl Tour with Hastings Hotel
Luke Combs’ upcoming tour is the latest milestone in an already monumental career and we are excited to announce we have secured 40 VIP tickets to his SOLD OUT concert on Saturday February 1, 2025 at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
Hastings Hotel, partnering with Port Bus, is offering the tickets as part of a VIP package for $950 per person that includes the following:
Premium Centreline ticket to the Luke Combs concert. Seats are located on the level 2 sideline with exclusive lounge style chairs, cup holders, private full-strength bar for Centreline seat holders only and premium catering outlets.
1 night accommodation at the four star Ibis Styles in Thornleigh including breakfast.
Return luxury bus transfers with Port Bus from Port Macquarie / Wauchope to Sydney.
Pub lunch and drinks at Harrigan’s Cameron Park on the way to Sydney.
Return luxury bus transfers with Port Bus from your accommodation to the concert.
Pre show drinks at the Locker Room: Sports Bar & Pub in Sydney Olympic Park.
Pub crawl tour pack with merch and goodies to enjoy on the bus, including water both days.
Harrigan’s Cameron Park
The Locker Room, Sydney Olympic Park
Centreline private bar facility
It’s sure to be an action packed weekend not to be missed by any country music fan! Expressions of interest have been overwhelming and at this stage all tickets have been allocated and there are no additional tickets available.
Itinerary Day 1
Pick ups from Wauchope and Port Macquarie commence from 9am before a pub lunch stop at Heatherbrae. Approximate arrival and check in time is 4pm.
Concert is advertised as starting at 6pm with support acts. Departure time for the concert bus and pre show drink is to be confirmed.
Itinerary Day 2
After breakfast we will check out and depart by 9:30am. Lunch stop will be at Heatherbrae where you can choose from Heatherbrae Pies, Hungry Jacks, KFC or Guzman y Gomez at your own cost.
Drop offs should commence by 2:30pm.
Win a trip to NRL Magic Round 2024
This is a big one - you can win the ultimate weekend at Magic Round 2024 in with Gold Pass tickets to all games, 3 nights accommodation at The Sebel Brisbane and seats at the exclusive Flower Hotels long lunch hosted by Mitchell Pearce and Triple M’s Anthony Maroon!
Australia Day at Flower Hotels
Join us for Australia Day!
Settlers Inn
Aus Day Fun Day with Ready Set Boom & DJ Jimmy Laing from 2pm, games, Zooper Doopers for the kids, Hard Solo cocktails, best Aussie dressed competition and our Vegas NRL trip draw!
Tacking Point Tavern
Australia Day long weekend fun! Friday pie eating competition from 3pm + live music with Besty & Andy's Funhouse duo. Saturday live music with DJ Jimmy Laing & our FINAL Salty Sundays with Goldtrip DJs!
Lake Cathie Tavern
Live Music with Dusty Soul!
Hastings Hotel
FREE pool all day, the best Aussie Works Burger, $5 VBs, karaoke at 8pm and prizes for best dressed!
Beechwood Hotel
Pie eating contest 1pm, thong throwing competition 2pm, Zooper Doopers for the kids, slip n slide and live music with Brock Colley from 2pm.
Long Flat Pub
Live music with crowd favourite Rhys Callinan Duo, Aussie BBQ from 1pm, best dressed competition and camping under the stars.
Fernhill Tavern
Working on Australia Day? No problem! The Ferny is still open for your regular Friday knockoff schooner!
Little SHACK
If you're after a low key Australia Day then Shack is the place for you! Scenic water views, live music with Darren Jack from 6pm & a cocktail in hand. Perfect!
Melbourne Cup
From fine dining on the coast, to pints and punting in the west, we've got you covered in the Hastings region this Melbourne Cup! With only a month to go, now is the time to book tickets or a table at your favourite Flower Hotels venue.
Sportsman's Long Lunch
*** UPDATE***
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!
We are excited to announce the Sportsman's Long Lunch with special guests Matty Johns (FoxSports) and Phil Gould (Chanel 9 & The Bulldogs) on Friday June 16. There will be plenty of banter as they chat through the Origin series and tell war stories of yesteryear.
Ticket includes a multi course lunch and 3 hour drinks package at Settlers Inn Hotel.
Pavilion VIP Tables $1500 / table of 10
Pavilion General Tables $1400 / table of 10
Bistro Tables $1250 / table of 10 with a restricted view - but closer to the bar!
Proceeds from the raffle and auction will go to the legends at Port City Breakers RLFC.