CQ Detectorists Annual Pirate Beach Day 2026

Ahoy Mateys!

The CQ Detectorists Annual Pirate Beach Day is back for 2026, and it’s shaping up to be our biggest treasure hunt yet!

Join us on Saturday, 11 July 2026, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Kemp Beach – Access K4, for a morning packed with adventure, treasure, laughter, and pirate fun for the whole family.

Hunt for Treasure!

Grab a metal detector and search the beach for hidden pirate keys. Bring your own detector or borrow one from the CQ Detectorists club. Every key found is a chance to unlock one of Pirate Pez’s treasure chests!

If your key opens a chest, the treasure inside is yours to keep. If your key doesn’t fit… you’ll be sent to Walk the Plank! Pirate Pez himself will be on hand to make sure all scallywags and ruffians receive the appropriate pirate justice.

Hey Pirate Pez! What’s in your Treasure Chests?

An unbelievable bounty awaits! There are 2 brand new Metal Detectors to be won, Remote Control Cars, Toys, Paddle Boards, Vouchers etc etc etc. Too much to list here!

Junior Sailors Sifting Area

Our youngest pirates won’t miss out on the fun. The dedicated Junior Sailors Sifting Area will be filled with hidden treasures buried in the sand, ready to be discovered using sand scoops and shovels.

Best Dressed Pirate Competitions

Dress in your finest pirate gear and you could walk away with a prize! Categories include:

Best Dressed Pirate
Best Dressed Pirate Family
Best Dressed Pirate Teenager
Best Dressed Pirate Junior
Best Pirate Pet

Food and Refreshments

No pirate adventure is complete without supplies!

Fresh coffee from Ohana & Co.
Delicious mini pancakes from Dutch Poffertjes House
Sausage sizzle with onions wherever we want!
Plenty of prizes and giveaways throughout the morning

Bring the Whole Crew

Family friendly event
Pets welcome on leash
Metal detectors available to borrow
Suitable for all ages and experience levels
Training for your own metal detector available
Raffle tickets to win a brand new XP Deus II Metal Detector
Lucky Door Prize if you wish to make a gold coin donation

Pirate Safety First

Remember to Slip, Slop, Slap and stay sun safe while hunting for treasure.

So gather your crew, polish your cutlass, and prepare for a morning of treasure hunting, pirate shenanigans, and family fun.

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Saturday 11 July 2026
9:00am – 12:00pm
Kemp Beach, Access K4

Come and get your pirate on with CQ Detectorists!

Prizes, treasure, laughter, and adventure await!

An Almighty THANK YOU to all of our sponsors

Lost Treasures Metal Detectors

Officeworks Rockhampton

Bunnings Warehouse

Super Cheap Auto Rockhampton

Target City Center Plaza

Big W Stocklands Rockhampton

Park Avenue Snack Bar

Kev’s Group

Pizza Hut

4wd Supa Center

BBQs Galore Rockhampton

Zarraffa’s Coffee

Sunny Ridge Nursery

Cold Rock Ice-cream

Doblo Cliff & Jan Seafood& Takeaway

Repco North Rockhampton

Richo Road Butchers

Tyrepower

Intersport

Harvey Norman

Dominos Pizza Gracemere

Baked on 44 Yeppoon

Gypsy Lane Yeppoon

Salt Palms Yeppoon

Subah Boutique Yeppoon

Hippie Garage Yeppoon

Keppel Bay Sailing Club

Lure Living Yeppoon

Emu Park Pizza

Barra Jacks Rockhampton

BCF Rockhampton

Woolworths Parkhurst

Livingstone Shire Council