Redcliffe’s skies are alive for the 2025 Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest.
This year marks a fresh chapter for the Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest, one that’s all about celebrating community, connection, and the simple wonder of watching the sky come alive with movement and colour.
We’re thrilled to bring Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest back to the locals and visitors alike, with no entry fee, just space to experience the magic that made this event so special in the first place.
This weekend we invite everyone to roll out their picnic blankets, settle in along the foreshore, and look up. From giant inflatable kites to traditional and artistic designs from around the world, the festival will feature breathtaking displays by some of the world’s best kite flyers.
There’ll be plenty of room to watch and wonder, with an emphasis on inclusivity and ease, allowing more people than ever to enjoy the event in their own way. This year is about getting back to the heart of Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest.
Come for the kites but make a weekend of it. Whilst here, catch the end of the whale watching season and the start of the strawberry picking season. Stay in one of our many hotels or holiday homes and dine out on fresh and local seafood at some of our many seaside restaurants.
LUKE EDWARDS Chief Executive Officer Tourism and Events Moreton Bay
2025 MAJOR SPONSOR TE FLYING ARENA
To the 2025 Redcliffe KiteFest!
It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all attendees of this year’s KiteFest. As Mayor of City of Moreton Bay, I am thrilled to see our community come together to celebrate this vibrant and colorful event.
The Redcliffe KiteFest has always been a highlight on our calendar, bringing joy and excitement to people of all ages. This year promises to be even more spectacular, with an array of stunning kites and fun for the whole family.
Our beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula provides the perfect backdrop for this festival, and I encourage you all to take in the breathtaking sights, participate in the various activities, and create lasting memories with family and friends.
We welcome our visitors from outside the area. We are delighted to have you here and invite you to explore all that our amazing city has to offer. From our pristine beaches and scenic parks to our vibrant dining and shopping precincts, City of Moreton Bay is a destination brimming with natural beauty and cultural richness. Take the time to discover our local attractions, enjoy our hospitality, and experience the unique charm of our community.
To all our visitors, whether you are local or from afar, I hope you have a wonderful time at the 2025 Redcliffe KiteFest. Enjoy the festivities, the camaraderie, and the spirit of our community.
Thank you for being a part of this special event.
PETER FLANNERY Mayor City Moreton Bay
AUSBUILD KITE FLYING OVAL
Vietjet Redcliffe Kitefest is proud to host an exceptional suite of local, interstate and international kite flyers who will showcase their artistry and expertise at the 2025 festival. These talented individuals bring decades of combined experience, innovative designs, and captivating displays that promise to create an unforgettable spectacle in the skies above Redcliffe. Read on to learn about our expert kite flyers.
*Our kites are the stars of the show, but sometimes even stars need to have a rest! Please note that kite displays are completely subject to favourable wind and safety conditions, so sometimes will need to break until conditions improve, meaning we cannot guarantee kite displays at all running times of the Festival.
KITES QUEENSLAND
Kites Queensland serves as the primary kite club supporting Redcliffe Kitefest, representing a dedicated network of landbased kite enthusiasts who celebrate every aspect of the sport. From delicate small kites to impressive giant displays, power kites to precision stunt flying, box kites to traditional fighter kites, KQ members embrace the full spectrum of kiting disciplines and wind-powered artistry.
The club's commitment extends far beyond Queensland borders, with members regularly participating in major festivals across Australia including the Port Douglas, Tara, Brisbane, Emu Park, Adelaide International, and Darwin Kite Festivals, while some have proudly represented Australia on international stages worldwide.
Kites Queensland actively promotes the kiting community, welcoming fellow enthusiasts and newcomers alike at their regular gatherings held at Pelican Park on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.
DANNY & LEONG
Malaysian Kite Flyers
Danny Lau is a seasoned kite enthusiast with 25 years of flying experience and a professional cameraman. Known in the kite community as “Danny Kiteman,” he became a professional kite flyer in 2003, specializing in corporate events, team building activities, and festival displays. Danny has been instrumental in the success of Singapore’s NTUC Income Kite Festivals and serves as an indoor kite ambassador for schools throughout Singapore. His current signature displays feature large inflatable aquatic-themed kites, including his popular sky swimming Goldfish, Pink Piggy, and Psychedelic Whale, which have become crowd favorites at festivals worldwide.
Leong Chee Wan, known as “Ceewan” in the international kiting community, has been a prominent kite designer and enthusiast since 1993. He gained international recognition for his innovative kite platform designs, particularly the “Pointer” - a massive 20foot bridleless kite that defied traditional design principles - and the “Plutz,” a revolutionary zero-wind indoor kite engineered with carbon fiber for windless conditions. Both designs are now licensed and sold internationally
SIMON
CHRISNALL
New Zealand
Simon has nearly 30 years of experience beginning with kite making before beginning to travel internationally to Kite Festivals worldwide. His most notable achievement was designing an 18-meter Toothless dragon kite for the “How to Train Your Dragon 2” movie promotion, alongside other Disney kites and several world record breaking designs.
JUSTINE & COURTNEY
South Australia
Justine has been an active member of the kite flying community for approximately 15 years, having first discovered her passion for kites through the Adelaide Kite Flyers Association. Beginning as a volunteer assisting fellow enthusiasts with their kites, she soon developed her own collection and expertise. Justine has demonstrated her skills at kite festivals across Australia, having flown in all states and territories except Western Australia and Tasmania. Known for her distinctive bright pink hair, she brings both technical skill and vibrant personality to every flying field.
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Program and map subject to change.
Boat Ramp and carpark open to boat owners only
Sesame Lane
Kite Making Workshop
Kites QLD
Wagon
AT REDCLIFFE KITEFEST
Picnic Blankets
There’s a special kind of magic in watching a child
in their eyes when they learn something new, the giggles shared with friends, the comfort of knowing they’re safe and loved
For 37 years, Sesame Lane has been that safe, joyful space for countless families across Moreton Bay, helping little ones learn, grow and thrive
Sesame Lane is a familiar name for families and is a place where children are truly nurtured. Over nearly four decades, this much-loved early learning provider has built a reputation for excellence, safety and strong community connections
Parents who choose Sesame Lane often speak
day With many early learning services coming and going over the years, Sesame Lane has remained a constant and reassuring presence.
Its long-standing success is credited to a focus on building lasting relationships, providing consistency for children and creating an environment where families and educators feel supported
Child safety is at the heart of everything Sesame Lane does. Centres are known for being welcoming, thoughtfully designed spaces where children can
scenes, teams are trained to the highest safety standards, ensuring peace of mind for parents and a secure, happy place for little learners
Sesame Lane has also been a pioneer in raising the bar for supervision standards in early learning, introducing their COAP system - Connect, Observe, Awareness, Positioning. This proactive approach
ensures educators are not only watching children but truly connecting with them, staying fully aware of their surroundings, and positioning themselves strategically to anticipate needs and prevent risks
The COAP system has become a hallmark of Sesame Lane’s commitment to safety, offering families peace of mind that their children are learning, playing and exploring in an environment where supervision goes far beyond the basics.
Community is another cornerstone of Sesame Lane’s philosophy. Beyond caring for children day-to-day, it has introduced dedicated roles that make a real difference, supporting inclusion, guiding educators, strengthening family connections, and ensuring smooth centre operations. The strength of Sesame Lane lies not only in its long-standing presence in the community but also in the depth of experience within its team of educators and leaders. They bring decades of knowledge and skill, and a genuine passion for early childhood development. This allows Sesame Lane to create programs that aren’t one-
unique needs of every child and family
Families often describe Sesame Lane as more than a service; it’s a community of support, where children are celebrated as individuals and their strengths are nurtured every day The team’s shared vision
a love of learning that lasts a lifetime and feel valued in a space that’s safe, welcoming and full of opportunities to explore and grow
As Sesame Lane celebrates 37 years of service, its impact can be felt in classrooms, family homes and in the wider community
The Public Kite Flying Zone welcomes kite flyers of all ages to come and bejewel the sky above Pelican Park! Send your favourite kite sky-high and watch as it flutters in the wind.
If you didn’t bring your own kite, don’t worry, join our Kite Making Workshop where you can design and make your very own kite from $7! Once your masterpiece is finished, fly it high in the sky in the Sesame Lane Public fly zone.
All public kites MUST be flown in the public kite zones. Flying kites outside of these zones will not be permitted. These kites/items are not permitted to be flown at Redcliffe KiteFest; Manja KiteFlying String, No double line kites, No barrel/drum line kites and Kite Strings longer than 50m.
This year, Brisbane Airport celebrates its 100th birthday. Across the century there have been many milestones, including royal visits from Queen Elizabeth II in 1958.
Explore more milestones at bne.com.au/100years
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY
NAMING RIGHTS PARNTER
KITE FLYING ARENA
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR
PUBLIC FLY ZONE + KIDS ZONE
PLATINUM SPONSOR
TRANSPORT PARTNER
EVENT SPONSORS
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
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