Competition Snapshot
Great Prizes and vouchers to be won
5 Categories
Submissions close on Tuesday 27th, January 2026.
The Beachport Sandcastle and Sand Art Competition is a free all ages event encouraging local community and tourists to ignite their creativity on Beachport beaches.
Entrants are to build a sandcastle or create sand art using natural or sustainable materials within 15km of the Beachport township. The project aims to highlight the region’s natural beauty while encouraging eco-conscious fun and local spending.
To enter participants simply need to:
- · Create their masterpiece on any beach within 15 km of the Beachport township.
- · Take a photo of their creation
- · Include a photo of a receipt from a purchase made at any Beachport business
- · Submit your photo online
This initiative is supported by Wattle Range Council in partnership with the Beachport Tourism Working Group.
Overall Winner Prize: Enjoy 2 nights’ cabin accommodation at the Southern Ocean Tourist Park — the perfect Beachport getaway! (Subject to availability)
Other category Prizes: A selection of gift vouchers from local Beachport businesses.
Beachport Sandcastle & Sand Art Competition – Conditions of Entry
- Supporting local: To be eligible, each entry must be accompanied by a receipt from a local Beachport business (dated during the competition period). Simply upload a copy of your receipt along with your photo when you enter.
- Entries close: Tuesday 27th January 2026. Photographs of your sand creations must be uploaded through the Engage page. Winners will be notified the first week of February 2026.
- Sharing your creativity: By entering, you give Wattle Range Council permission to share your photos to celebrate Beachport in future marketing and promotions. We’ll always credit the creator wherever possible, but no payment is offered.
- Where to create: All sand art and sandcastles must be built on a beach within 15 km of the Beachport township.
- People in photos: If your masterpiece includes people in the photo, it’s your responsibility to make sure they’re happy to be included. Uploading a photo with people in it will be taken as their consent for it to be shared.
- Who can enter: The competition is open to all ages, both amateur and professional creators.
- How many entries: Each person may enter up to 4 creations.
- What we’re looking for: Judges will be keeping an eye out for creativity, originality, skill, and clever use of colour and sustainable materials.
- Judging: The judges’ decision is final. But remember, this is all about fun, community, and celebrating our beautiful beaches.
- Materials: Please stick to natural and/or sustainable materials. No harmful or unsafe items, thank you!
- Prizes: If prizes are awarded, they cannot be swapped or exchanged for cash.
- Uploads: Photos should be in JPEG or PNG format (under 10MB). Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.
- Fair play: Wattle Range Council reserves the right to disqualify any entry that doesn’t play by the rules.
- Technical hiccups: Council will not be responsible for technical issues with uploading — so give yourself plenty of time to submit.
- More information: Visit the Wattle Range Council website or the Engage page.