Twelfth Annual Australasian Bat Night - Maleny

Join us for the Annual Australasian Bat Night in Maleny on Saturday, 28 November 2026 to celebrate all things batty. Join #frankietheflyingfox and learn about all the amazing things she and our other Little Aussie BATtlers do to keep our environment healthy. This FREE family event will include: • Speaker sessions with bat experts • Guided roost tour (additional booking required) • Kids art activities • Batty stalls • Batty games • Outdoor movie under the stars • And MUCH, MUCH MORE! Bring a blanket, torch, and a picnic to relax under the stars while watching the local flying-fox roost “fly out” for the night. KIDS - Dress up in your favourite batty costume! Places are limited for this FREE event. To book a FREE guided roost tour click here . Numbers are limited, so get in quick. Check out the video below for all the fun from the 2021 event! Site Map Area 1: Main Pavilion - Sunshine Coast Council Conservation Program, Bat Rescue, Guest Speakers, face painting, batty craft activities, “Frankie” the board game, first aid and more. Area 2: Outdoor Cinema - screening at 6.00pm. Area 3: Car park beside pavilion- more craft activities. Food truck and coffee van. Take a guided walk to the local significant flying fox roost with Sunshine Coast Council Conservation Team at Pecan Park- buses leaving at 1.00pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm and 3.15pm (last bus returning to showgrounds after roost tours).