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AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS

AUSTRALIA DAY LUNCH CRUISE

The Kookaburra’s are celebrating Australia Day with a rippa cruise around Brissy!

Indulge in the delicious Aussie inspired BBQ buffet, take in the views of the best city on Australia and enjoy the live music all afternoon

Competitions for best Aussie costume and lucky door prizes up for grabs.

• 2 hour scenic cruise
• Aussie inspired BBQ Buffet
• Live entertainment
• Best dressed competitions and lucky door prizes

Adult $62
Concession^ $54
Child (4-12yrs) $39
Infant Free*

Platters

Served in addition to the buffet. Small platters serve 6 | Large Platters serve 10.
All platters must be ordered a minimum of 3 days prior to your cruise date.

Canapes Platter SML $99 | LRG $160
- Sun-blushed tomato, feta, French toast
- Smoked salmon salad in brioche shell
- Angus beef rolls, tomato relish
- Chicken & mushroom dumpling, lime soy
(24 pieces per small platter | 40 pieces per large platter)

Slider Platter SML $96 | LRG $160
- Angus beef, American cheese, lettuce, maple ketchup
- Panko-crumbed chicken, cheddar, garlic aioli
- Crushed falafel, mixed cheese, herb mayo
(12 pieces per small platter | 20 pieces per large platter)

Taco Platter SML $72 | LRG $120
- Grilled Cajun beef, roasted peppers, guacamole
- Crumbed chicken, salsa pico de gallo
- Roasted vegetables, mixed cheese, crushed avocado
(12 pieces per small platter | 21 pieces per large platter)

Antipasto Platter SML $72 | LRG $120
Chef’s selection of cured meat cold cuts, cheese, marinated vegetables, fresh seasonal fruits, grissini, house-made preservatives, baked ciabatta

Cheese Platter SML $64 | LRG $110
Australian farmhouse & international cheese varieties, fresh fruits,
lavosh & crackers, nuts, potted honey and fig jam

Oyster Platter SML $110 | LRG $180
Freshly shucked oysters in ½ shell in two ways
- Greta Garbo: smoked salmon, crème fraiche, mustard caviar, tobiko
- Simply natural with lemon & lime
(24 pieces per small platter | 40 pieces per large platter)

Prawn Platter SML $110 | LRG $180
Crystal Bay Tiger prawns freshly cooked & served on ice. Accompanied by cocktail sauce, lime & caper remoulade, chili lime sauce.
(24 pieces per small platter | 40 pieces per large platter)

Fisherman's Platter SML (serves 2 - 6) $130 | LRG (serves 10) $220
Freshly shucked natural oysters, Morten Bay bugs , Fraser Island spanner crabs, King prawns, marinated N.Z mussels, smoked salmon, dipping sauces

Butchers Block Mixed Meat Platter SML $140 | LRG $220
Black Angus braised rump cap
- 18 hour slow cooked pork belly
- Golden fried chicken wings
- Half roast leg of lamb
Served with seasonal vegetables, red wine jus, mushroom sauce and mint jelly gravy

Order a Cake

9 inch cake $59
Cakeage $2.50pp (Bring your own cake)

Cake orders must be placed minimum 7 days prior to cruise

Drinks

6 Beverage Tokens $40
6 standard drinks of your choice

10 Beverage Tokens $60
10 standard drinks of your choice

1 Token = 1 Drink, 2 Tokens = 1 Cocktail

Bar Tab
Add a pre paid bar tab

View the wine & beverage list >

Other Extras

Guaranteed window seat $20 per person
For bookings of 2 or 4 only
Table Requests: Requests for window seats will be taken into consideration but are not guaranteed. A guaranteed window seat is available for an additional price.

Guaranteed table for 2 $40
Requests for tables of two will be taken into consideration but are not guaranteed. A guaranteed table of two is also available for an additional price.

Cancellation insurance $5 per person
Should you have any concerns that you may need to amend your booking, Cancellation Insurance can be purchased at $5 per person.

Boarding 12pm
Departing 12.30
Returning 2.30
(subject to tides)

HOT section
Baker’s mixed bread & house-made damper bread with churned butter
Sheppard pie with slow-braised Angus beef, mushroom gravy, creamy potato mash (G)
Roasted Gippsland pork belly, fresh apple, cider jus (G) (D)
Oven-baked barramundi fillet, lemon myrtle & ginger glaze (G) (D) (H)
Grilled chicken topped with shaved ham fresh tomato, basil, melting cheese (H)
Aussie beef sausage with bush tomato & rosella relish (G) (D) (H)
Spinach & Ricotta cannelloni, spinach, melted cheese (V) (H)
Roasted carrot, pumpkin, mustard glaze (G) (D) (H)
Triple cooked new potatoes (G) (D) (H)
Crunch chicken Wings (G) (D) (H)

Salad Station
Potato salad with, crushed eggs, spring onion with seeded mustard aioli (G)
Orzo pasta, sun-blushed tomato, charred vegetables, grated feta, salsa verde
Tasmanian baby prawn & smoked salmon with mixed coleslaw, chili lime dressing (D)
Peas & corns, carrot, roasted bell pepper, shredded cheese (G)
Mixed market vegetables, toasted almond, soy ginger dressing (G)

Sweet station
Dark chocolate fondant (G)
Baked passionfruit cheese cake
White chocolate trifle, summer berry glaze
Pavlova, cream Chantilly, fruit cocktail
Citrus mousse & toasted coconut in espresso cup (G)
Seasonal fresh fruit platter
Whipped cream, mixed berry compote

(sample menu, subject to change)

Departing from Eagle Street Pier, we head out for the first of many perfect photo opportunities along the Brisbane River.

Enjoy the sights as we leisurely cruise past the beautiful botanic gardens, kangaroo point cliffs, maritime museum, Southbank precinct, the Brisbane wheel and many more of the city's sensational attractions.

A sure scenery highlight would have to be the iconic Story Bridge - a heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge that connects the north and south of Brisbane.

AUSTRALIA DAY DINNER CRUISE

Experience sensational views of the city and see the Australia Day fireworks display.

Indulge in the delicious Aussie inspired BBQ buffet, take in the views of the best city in Australia and enjoy the live music all night.

Competitions for best Aussie costume and lucky door prizes up for grabs.

• Views of the fireworks
• Scenic river cruise
• Aussie inspired BBQ buffet
• live music
• Best dressed prizes

Adult $93
Concession^ $82
Child (4-12yrs) $72
Infant Free*

Platters

Served in addition to the buffet. Small platters serve 6 | Large Platters serve 10.
All platters must be ordered a minimum of 3 days prior to your cruise date.

Canapes Platter SML $99 | LRG $160
- Sun-blushed tomato, feta, French toast
- Smoked salmon salad in brioche shell
- Angus beef rolls, tomato relish
- Chicken & mushroom dumpling, lime soy
(24 pieces per small platter | 40 pieces per large platter)

Slider Platter SML $96 | LRG $160
- Angus beef, American cheese, lettuce, maple ketchup
- Panko-crumbed chicken, cheddar, garlic aioli
- Crushed falafel, mixed cheese, herb mayo
(12 pieces per small platter | 20 pieces per large platter)

Taco Platter SML $72 | LRG $120
- Grilled Cajun beef, roasted peppers, guacamole
- Crumbed chicken, salsa pico de gallo
- Roasted vegetables, mixed cheese, crushed avocado
(12 pieces per small platter | 21 pieces per large platter)

Antipasto Platter SML $72 | LRG $120
Chef’s selection of cured meat cold cuts, cheese, marinated vegetables, fresh seasonal fruits, grissini, house-made preservatives, baked ciabatta

Cheese Platter SML $64 | LRG $110
Australian farmhouse & international cheese varieties, fresh fruits,
lavosh & crackers, nuts, potted honey and fig jam

Oyster Platter SML $110 | LRG $180
Freshly shucked oysters in ½ shell in two ways
- Greta Garbo: smoked salmon, crème fraiche, mustard caviar, tobiko
- Simply natural with lemon & lime
(24 pieces per small platter | 40 pieces per large platter)

Prawn Platter SML $110 | LRG $180
Crystal Bay Tiger prawns freshly cooked & served on ice. Accompanied by cocktail sauce, lime & caper remoulade, chili lime sauce.
(24 pieces per small platter | 40 pieces per large platter)

Fisherman's Platter SML (serves 2 - 6) $130 | LRG (serves 10) $220
Freshly shucked natural oysters, Morten Bay bugs , Fraser Island spanner crabs, King prawns, marinated N.Z mussels, smoked salmon, dipping sauces

Butchers Block Mixed Meat Platter SML $140 | LRG $220
Black Angus braised rump cap
- 18 hour slow cooked pork belly
- Golden fried chicken wings
- Half roast leg of lamb
Served with seasonal vegetables, red wine jus, mushroom sauce and mint jelly gravy

Order a Cake

9 inch cake $59
Cakeage $2.50pp (Bring your own cake)

Cake orders must be placed minimum 7 days prior to cruise

Drinks

6 Beverage Tokens $40
6 standard drinks of your choice

10 Beverage Tokens $60
10 standard drinks of your choice

1 Token = 1 Drink, 2 Tokens = 1 Cocktail

Bar Tab
Add a pre paid bar tab

View the wine & beverage list >

Other Extras

Guaranteed window seat $20 per person
For bookings of 2 or 4 only
Table Requests: Requests for window seats will be taken into consideration but are not guaranteed. A guaranteed window seat is available for an additional price.

Guaranteed table for 2 $40
Requests for tables of two will be taken into consideration but are not guaranteed. A guaranteed table of two is also available for an additional price.

Cancellation insurance $5 per person
Should you have any concerns that you may need to amend your booking, Cancellation Insurance can be purchased at $5 per person.

To be confirmed

Boarding 5pm
Departing 5:30pm
Returning 8:30pm
(subject to tides)

HOT section
Baker’s mixed bread & house-made damper bread with churned butter
Sheppard pie with slow-braised Angus beef, mushroom gravy, creamy potato mash (G)
Roasted Gippsland pork belly, fresh apple, cider jus (G) (D)
Oven-baked barramundi fillet, lemon myrtle & ginger glaze (G) (D) (H)
Grilled chicken topped with shaved ham fresh tomato, basil, melting cheese (H)
Aussie beef sausage with bush tomato & rosella relish (G) (D) (H)
Spinach & Ricotta cannelloni, spinach, melted cheese (V) (H)
Roasted carrot, pumpkin, mustard glaze (G) (D) (H)
Triple cooked new potatoes (G) (D) (H)
Crunch chicken Wings (G) (D) (H)

Salad Station
Potato salad with, crushed eggs, spring onion with seeded mustard aioli (G)
Orzo pasta, sun-blushed tomato, charred vegetables, grated feta, salsa verde
Tasmanian baby prawn & smoked salmon with mixed coleslaw, chili lime dressing (D)
Peas & corns, carrot, roasted bell pepper, shredded cheese (G)
Mixed market vegetables, toasted almond, soy ginger dressing (G)

Sweet station
Dark chocolate fondant (G)
Baked passionfruit cheese cake
White chocolate trifle, summer berry glaze
Pavlova, cream Chantilly, fruit cocktail
Citrus mousse & toasted coconut in espresso cup (G)
Seasonal fresh fruit platter
Whipped cream, mixed berry compote

Sample menu, subject to change

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