First Light | Skywhales Across Australia

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Thursday 31 July 2025 | 05:00 AM

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Experience the kick off event for BLEACH* 2025 with Skywhales across Australia! Launching from RACV Royal Pines Resort and soaring over the Gold Coast.

See Skywhale and Skywhalepapa as the sun rises.

Skywhalepapa is a monumental sculpture in the form of a hot-air balloon. Together with its companion piece Skywhale they form a skywhale family. As the skywhales float across the dawn skies, Piccinini calls on communities to engage with them creatively.

Make a morning of it, prepare a picnic, watch in awe, and sing along in wonder as the skywhale family takes flight.

In partnership with National Gallery of Australia.

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.

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