Let your hair down and run wild at Pacific Fair
Things are getting a little bit wild at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre this January. If you noticed a few growling noises and rumbles in the jungle during your shopping adventures, it’s not your stomach (it’s really not) – it’s a fun new concept called Run Wild that is bringing the centre to life by day and night.
Lions, elephants, zebras – oh my! Pacific Fair has more or less turned into a wilderness park this summer, and it’s rad! There are a bunch of exotic animals and jungle-themed activations popping up across the centre until January 30. So, if you’re minding your own business on a leisurely shopping expedition, don’t be alarmed if you hear an elephant’s trumpet or the bleat of a giraffe (who knew giraffes made such a noise), because it’s all part of the fun. The jungle animals are part of the safari tours put on for the pint-sized explorers, and once the sun sets, the fun kicks really kick off for the adults. Jungle Funk By Night will see African drummers fill The Boulevard air with foot-tapping sounds alongside impressive acts by the fire twirlers lighting up the night. Let the African acrobats give you all a gentle reminder of the importance of yoga and stretching as you sip on a sunset cocktail from Comuna Cantina, munch on a tasty pizza from Rivea Italian or perhaps a charcuterie board from Aquitaine (whatever you’re into).
When we said the fun continues after dark, we meant it! The Weekend Edition’s own The Pop-Up Hotel has also been set up in Pacific Fair’s Resort precinct, and you can win a once-in-a-lifetime overnight luxury experience. That’s right – luxury camping in the heart of Pacific Fair. Cool, eh? The winners will stay in the roomy, well-equipped bell tent, complete with discerning grooming products and locally made nourishment to satisfy midnight cravings. The lucky ones will slip into their dreamy bed adorned with luxury linens from Sheets on the Line and enjoy the finer things in life, with a pamper session, lunch, afternoon cocktails, dinner and breakfast and a shopping spree. Excited much? You’ve got to be in it to win it though – so head over here to enter. You’ll find everything you need to know about what’s happening at Pacific Fair this summer, including extended trading hours, over here.
To find out more about what’s on in the Gold Coast, head to our Event Guide.