The spotlight will shine brightly on Anna Bay this weekend with the inaugural Night at the Beach.
Port Stephens Council is hosting the outdoor event to celebrate everything that makes Birubi Beach unique.
Music, food trucks, a sand sculpture, illuminated puppets and educational elements about the Worimi Conservation Lands, including how the famous dunes came to be, adds to the festive atmosphere.
And, it all takes place at Robinson Reserve on Saturday 2 September, from 4pm, with the local nippers manning a barbecue.
Port Stephens mayor Ryan Palmer said Night at the Beach would bring families and the community together for an evening under the stars.
“We’re keen to bring this unique event to Anna Bay for both locals and visitors to enjoy,” he explained.
“We are proud to have curated an impactful collection of illuminated and sensory elements that’ll give people an immersive and culturally-rich experience.
“It will be a fantastic opportunity for residents and those from outside the area to learn more about the historical and cultural significance of Birubi and its famous sand dunes.”
Night at the Beach is the final major event of three that Port Stephens Council was successful in securing funding for throughout 2023, from the NSW Government’s Reconnecting Regional NSW program.
The Robinson Reserve Carpark will be closed from 9am on Saturday 2 September.
From 4pm to 9pm, only accessible parking is allowed in the area.
Alternative spots are available at the Birubi Beach top and bottom carpark, with an overflow carpark at One Mile Beach.
A shuttle bus will transfer attendees to and from the One Mile Beach overflow carpark to the event.
Read more about Night at the Beach at pscouncil.info/night-at-the-beach.
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