3 January 2018
Top tips for Australia Day festivities around Logan
The date of Australia Day has been the subject of some controversy lately. Whatever your view, the Australia Day long weekend provides time to catch up with friends and family, celebrating all things Aussie. Here are some cheap and easy ways to celebrate Australia Day long weekend around Logan.
Congratulate Logan’s Australia Day award winners
- Head to the Beenleigh Events Centre for the annual Australia Day Awards
- The Logan Australia Day awards recognise extraordinary people in the Logan community who have helped make our area thrive.
Throw a few prawns on the barbie
- What could be more Aussie than enjoying a BBQ with some mates or family?
- Invite your nearest and dearest around and throw some snags and prawns on the barbie.
- For some great inspiration check out this fab Australia Day recipe collection!
- Of course, it wouldn’t be an Aussie BBQ without a hit of backyard cricket! Grab yourself a bargain with this backyard cricket set from Target in Springwood or Browns Plains.
- If you take your cricket a little more seriously, head to Rebel at Browns Plains to check out some of their budget backyard cricket sets.
Pack a picnic
- For a summer feast without having to fire up the barbie, pack a picnic and head to one of the fabulous picnic spots around Logan.
- Top local picnic spots include
- Underwood Park in Priestdale
- Darlington Parklands in Yarrabiliba
- Logan Gardens Park in Logan Central
Whip up some Aussie classics
- Wherever you’re dining, Australia Day is the perfect time to tempt your tastebuds with some classic Aussie culinary favourites.
- If you’re handy in the kitchen, try making a classic Aussie meat pie. Or take a shortcut and swing by Yatala Pie Shop to pick up one they’ve got ready and waiting for you!
- How about a pavlova for dessert? You could make your own pavlova, or pick up one from Coles in Logan Central and top it with some whipped cream and your favourite summer fruits.
- Lamingtons are another Australia Day classic dessert. Try your hand at making them, or pop into Michel’s Patisserie in Underwood to grab yourself some of these tempting cakey, chocolate and coconut treats!
Hit the pub
- The Australia Day long weekend is a great excuse to catch up and enjoy a few drinks with mates, or treat the family to a meal out.
- Head to one of these local favourite pubs!
- Beenleigh Tavern
- Fitzy’s Loganholme
- Parkridge Tavern
Have a splash
- Cool off over the Australia Day long weekend with a dip at your local Logan pool.
- Head to one of Logan City Council’s 7 aquatic centres – check the website for each for opening hours and details:
Need a small fast cash loan for your long weekend festivities?
- However you plan to celebrate this Australia Day, if you need a quick and easy cash loan to see you through, City Finance can help!
- Pop in and visit our friendly staff at our Logan Central branch for a chat.
- You can also phone us on 1300 201 300, or apply online today!