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Rottnest Island party supporting Telethon
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eturning for its third year on beautiful Rottnest Island, Carnivale is an Islandwide fiesta jam packed with free entertainment and activities for all to enjoy. On Saturday 29 October, from 10am to 4pm, event zones dotted around the island and some of its spectacular bays will showcase live music, face painters, giant bubble blowing, a WA Birds of Prey display, food theatre and much more. Magical mermaids and devious pirates are in attendance and revellers can join in the Ultimate Treasure Hunt with the Telethon Adventurers or be taken for a ride on the Island’s historic Captain Hussey Train. This year the event is bigger, better and spookier than ever as Carnivale features a special Halloween themed “By Night” component set to transform the Island from a day of family fun into a fine evening of mouth-watering food, dance and entertainment. From 5pm-late, watch as the Island transforms. Put on your spookiest outfit and join them on a Trick or Treat tour , stop in at the Zombie Silent Disco or take part in a Best Dressed Competition. Then you can end the
Future proof your child By Mark Jones - KMEC Joondalup
evening with a relaxing movie under the stars at the outdoor cinema. Various venues throughout the island will also be hosting festivities for patrons to devour delicious culinary creations or dance the night away to Calypso tunes. “Last year Rottnest Island Authority and the island business community were delighted with the response to this fun-spirited Island event,” Rottnest Island Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Paolo Amaranti, said. “Rottnest Island Carnivale is not to be missed, particularly for those friends and family looking for a great day and night out. Last year ferry tickets sold out very fast. With the long range weather forecast a pleasant 24 degrees, we’re expecting to see a larger contingent of the WA boating community.” Special ferry tickets for Rottnest Island Carnivale 2016 are on sale now. Travel return for just $29 from Fremantle and $39 return from Hillarys. Afternoon and late night ferries available for those wishing to attend the “By Day” or “By Night” entertainment only. For more information visit www.rottnestisland.com/carnivale
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