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The Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta is an annual event not to be missed!

This iconic annual family fun event of Darwin was established in 1974 and is an event for all to use your imagination to design a vessel from cans as well as plastic bottles or milk cartons as long as it floats.

There is plenty of activities for the kids and a fun day out. The day includes individual and team Boat Races, as well as sandcastle building, thong throwing competitions, Ironman and other races and many other beach events.

Event Date

Sunday 8 June 2025

Entry cost

  • Family tickets from $20.00
  • Adult tickets from $5.00

Facilities

  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Accessibility

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)