Beachport Sandcastle & Beach Art Competition

Beachport Sandcastle & Beach Art CompetitionSelf-taught Sandcastle Maker, Dasun Aitchison creation 

This is your chance to get creative on the sand! 

We invite people of all ages to take part in Beachport’s Sandcastle & Sand Art Competition. Head to the sandy shores of our beautiful beaches and let the coastline inspire you.

Build a classic castle, craft an intricate design, mandala, or create a unique artwork that reflects what the beach means to you. Use sand as your canvas and feel free to include natural or sustainable materials to bring your masterpiece to life.

Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, skill, and use of colour, so let your ideas shine. Have fun on your own or team up with family and friends to make something truly special.

Once finished, simply photograph your creation and upload it here on our Engage page to enter the competition.

Great Prizes to be won:

• 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

1. 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.
2. Entries close: Tuesday 27th of January 2026. Photographs of your sand creations must be uploaded through the Engage page. Winners will be notified the first week of February 2026.
3. 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.
4. Where to create: All sand art and sandcastles must be built on a beach within 15 km of the Beachport township.
5. 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.
6. Who can enter: The competition is open to all ages, both amateur and professional creators. 
7. How many entries: Each person may enter up to 4 creations.
8. What we’re looking for: Judges will be keeping an eye out for creativity, originality, skill, and clever use of colour and sustainable materials.
9. Judging: The judges’ decision is final. But remember, this is all about fun, community, and celebrating our beautiful beaches.
10. Materials: Please stick to natural and/or sustainable materials. No harmful or unsafe items, thank you!
11. Prizes: If prizes are awarded, they cannot be swapped or exchanged for cash.
12. Uploads: Photos should be in JPEG or PNG format (under 10MB). Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.
13. Fair play: Wattle Range Council reserves the right to disqualify any entry that doesn’t play by the rules.
14. Technical hiccups: Council will not be responsible for technical issues with uploading — so give yourself plenty of time to submit.
15. More information: Visit the Wattle Range Council website or the Engage page.