All eyes will be on the sunset gods when the annual NPA Ladies Gala turns the beach into a sea of pink, orange and yellow in support of local school students on 10 October. Photo: Supplied.
There will be plenty of colour, good food and dancing on the cards when this year’s NPA Ladies Gala fundraiser returns with a new theme, new location, and a continued commitment to supporting the local community.
The annual Cape York Camping Punsand Bay event is shaping up for another strong turnout following record-breaking numbers last year, with about 35 of the 60 tickets already sold despite the night still being around two weeks away on 10 October.
This year’s event will be a Sunset Soiree, with the event moving from the pool deck closer to the beach and featuring a colour palette of pink, orange and yellow.
Cape York Camping Punsand Bay manager Kahlia Colquhoun said the night of ladies letting their hair down by a spectacular sunset was set to support the Northern Peninsula Area State College.
“We think it’s really important to support the kids at the school,” she said.
“They normally come out and do beach clean-ups and some bits and pieces for us over the years, and this is sort of our way of giving back to the local community kids.”
Organisers are now calling on local businesses and community members who may be able to donate prizes for the auction or raffle.
Tickets will remain on sale until Thursday 8 October and can be purchased directly through reception by phone or email.
For those travelling in, accommodation and camping will be available, making it possible to turn the fundraiser into an overnight Cape York getaway.
