Take your little princes and princesses down to the beach this weekend to watch in awe as scenes from Disney movies come to life as some of the world’s best sand sculptors battle it out as part of the 2015 Australian Sand Sculpting Championships. Pack a picnic and watch the stories unfold as the participants interpret the theme of ‘Magical Friendships’, you will also have the opportunity to vote for your favourite piece for the People’s Choice Award.

Presented by Streets Ice Cream, the sandy experience will once again extend beyond Surfers Paradise as a magical Sand Trail is created with intricately carved sand sculptures popping up in hotel lobbies, libraries, shopping centres and public spaces across the Gold Coast.

Sand Safari offers plenty of free activities for families and children alike including beachfront sand sculpting workshops, sand art, sand bottle making and more.