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Media releases from Fairhill Adventure Gardens: conservation, festivals, food and family life at the Sunshine Coast's iconic native botanic gardens and nursery.

A tiny black goat kid being cuddled and bottle-fed at Fairhill's Kids' Barn

Cuteness With A Purpose: Iconic Sunshine Coast Destination Opens The Kids' Barn This Sunday As Farm-To-Family Wellness Surges

Fairhill Adventure Gardens officially opens The Kids' Barn at 12 noon this Sunday 9 August, the new home of its Miniature Pygmy Goat Kids, and the winners of the public competition to name the little kids will be announced on the day.

There will be mini-goat massages on offer, bottle feeding, and endless cuddles.

The opening comes as wellness and parenting trends show a major surge in farm-to-family lifestyles, with families turning to outdoor, agricultural settings to increase child resilience and counter screen fatigue.

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Rare Platypus Confirmed at Fairhill, Sunshine Coast

Environmental DNA (eDNA) field samples have confirmed that platypus frequent the Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens estate.

The iconic species is officially listed as Near Threatened due to declining numbers.

The eDNA sampling and analysis were conducted as part of the Platypus Citizen Science Program, officially launched at Fairhill by Dr Tamielle Brunt from Wildlife Queensland, one of Queensland's leading experts on platypus monitoring, and Trevor Morrison, Community & Education Manager at ECOllaboration.

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Heritage breed Green Island Duroc pigs at the Slow Food Noosa event at Fairhill

International Artisan Food Organisation's Noosa Branch Honours Sunshine Coast Farmer

The International Slow Food Movement Noosa Branch holds its Annual General Meeting and Brunch celebrating the region's producers and the shared values of Good, Clean, and Fair Food.

The event brings together members of Slow Food Noosa, GourMay Mary Valley, and local producers at the iconic Fairhill Gardens country estate.

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PumpkinFest at Fairhill

PumpkinFest: Bigger, Brighter, and Packed with Family Fun

One of the Sunshine Coast's most family-friendly spring celebrations returns each October as Halloween PumpkinFest at Fairhill.

Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens & Adventure Centre transforms into a magical mix of Nature's Playground and Halloween Festival Fun, filled with pumpkin carving, the Animal Farmyard, the Forest Fairy Trail treasure hunt, and family adventures.

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Launch of PlatyTracker App at Fairhill

Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens hosts the official launch of PlatyTracker, an innovative new citizen science app designed to help monitor and protect one of Australia's most iconic and elusive species: the platypus.

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Winter Solstice Festival at Fairhill

Fairhill's First Winter Solstice Festival and Half Century Birthday Celebrations for Sunshine Coast Icon

Families enjoying nature, crafts, and cosy moments at Fairhill's first Winter Solstice Festival: a seasonal celebration of light, connection, and the outdoors.

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Guardians of the Green at Fairhill Gardens Nursery

Guardians of the Green: Fairhill's Big 5 Plants Take Centre Stage

A celebration of plant conservation, connection, and climate resilience at Fairhill Gardens Nursery, Sunshine Coast.

Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens and Nursery hosts Guardians of the Green, a week-long celebration highlighting the vital conservation role of botanic gardens as the 'zoos for plants'.

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Families in the indoor Atrium at Fairhill

Sunshine Coast Embraces Family Connection and Indoor Experiences Amidst Unseasonal May Rainfall

Young visitors enjoy the indoor Atrium at Sunshine Coast destination Fairhill with their hand-picked plants, part of the family-friendly activities offered during the International Day of Families celebration.

Local destinations, businesses, and community spaces adapting to help residents and visitors make the most of the season despite the wet weather.

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Easter egg hunts at Fairhill

Celebrate Easter at Fairhill: Magical Egg Hunts in Blooming Gardens

The famous Easter Egg Hunts at Fairhill: four days of family fun in the Sunshine Coast's most magical Easter gardens.

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International Women's Day Weekend Festival at Fairhill Gardens

Fairhill Gardens Announces International Women's Day Weekend Festival

Celebrating strength, unity, and empowerment at Fairhill Gardens with an International Women's Day Weekend Festival.

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Australian Plant Festival and Bushtucker Picnics at Fairhill

Australian Plant Festival & Bushtucker Picnics: The Long Weekend Celebration

Fairhill founder Alex Hansa with Fairhill horticulturist Vanessa Barker. Experience the Australian Plant Festival & Bushtucker Picnics at Fairhill Gardens.

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The Long Weekend Australian Plant Festival & Bushtucker Picnics

Celebrate the long weekend at the Australian Plant Festival & Bushtucker Picnics at Fairhill Gardens.

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The Forest Fairy Trail at Fairhill

New Sunshine Coast Fantasy Forest

The new Forest Fairy Trail opens at Sunshine Coast's iconic Fairhill: the Fairhill Gardens Fantasy Forest Fairy Trail.

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Noosa Porsche Connection at Fairhill

Noosa Porsche Connection

Fairhill Gardens Nursery welcomes the Noosa Porsche Connection for a spectacular morning tea event, with supercars at the iconic Fairhill Native Botanical Gardens.

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Native holly fuchsia at Fairhill

Christmas Trends: Nature at the Forefront of Holiday Gifting

Fairhill's Lily Hawley with the native holly fuchsia Graptophyllum ilicifolium, a standout Christmas gift choice.

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Black Friday Deals on the Coast

Black Friday has become a significant event in Australia's retail calendar, and Sunshine Coast business Fairhill Gardens extends Black Friday for extra days to help out gardening fans.

Fairhill Gardens Nursery is under family ownership, with owners aiming to enhance the customer experience through a commitment to quality, fair pricing, and expanded product offerings. The introduction of wholesale stock into the retail space provides more choice and value to local gardeners.

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Angela Wright MBE at Fairhill

Sunshine Coast Icon Transformed: A Bold New Start at Fairhill

Sunshine Coast icon Fairhill Native Botanical Gardens, the original native nursery and gardens, reopened under new family ownership, led by Angela Wright MBE, CEO of the family business.

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Diner's Choice Award for the Gardens Café

Fairhill Gardens Café Restaurant is thrilled to announce that it has been honoured with the prestigious Diner's Choice Award. This recognition celebrates the Café's exceptional culinary offerings, vibrant atmosphere, and top-notch service, as voted by diners who have experienced its unique charm.

For press and media information

Angela Wright MBE
CEO, Fairhill Gardens Sunshine Coast
Direct line: 0411 827 702 · Phone: (07) 5343 7906
angela@fairhill.com.au

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