Scooter convoy returns with a fantasy twist

Published on 15 July 2026

• Fraser Coast Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Convoy returns on Saturday 5 September
• This year's theme is Fantasy, with participants encouraged to dress as fairies, dragons, mermaids, elves, witches and more
• Volunteers and participants sought as the Fraser Coast aims to break its own Australian record for the largest convoy

Dust off your fairy wings, channel your inner mermaid or embrace your magical side - the annual Fraser Coast Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Convoy is set to cast a spell over the Fraser Coast with a fantasy theme this year.

The much-loved event returns on Saturday 5 September, with participants encouraged to transform themselves and their mobility scooters, wheelchairs and power chairs into magical masterpieces inspired by this year's Fantasy theme.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the community was also being encouraged to volunteer and help make this year's event another success.

"Volunteers play an important role in the convoy, assisting with tasks such as registrations, marshalling participants and providing general support throughout the day," he said.

"Whether you can spare a couple of hours or stay for the entire event, we'd love to hear from anyone interested in volunteering and helping create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone involved."

Cr Seymour said we are aiming for more than 176 participants to help break the Fraser Coast's own Australian record for the largest mobility scooter and wheelchair convoy.

“We fell just short last year, so this year we're hoping even more people will join this fun and inclusive celebration of mobility, creativity and community spirit,” he said.

"Whether you're arriving as a fairy, wizard, dragon, mermaid, elf, witch or another fantastical character, we want to see the Esplanade transformed into a magical parade of colour and imagination."

Fraser Coast Regional Council Seniors Liaison Officer Juls de Waard said the convoy is about much more than just costumes and decorations.

“It's an opportunity to celebrate independence, raise awareness around safe mobility use and bring people together in a welcoming and inclusive environment,” she said.

“We always see incredible creativity on display, and it's wonderful to see participants express themselves through their costumes, decorated scooters and group entries.

“Prizes will be awarded for the Largest Group, Best Decorated Scooter, Best Decorated Group and Best Decorated Individual.”

Ms de Waard said the convoy would depart Scarness Park at 10am and travel along the Esplanade before returning to Scarness Park for entertainment and refreshments.

“Following the convoy, participants can enjoy live entertainment with the Hervey Bay Pipers, along with a free sausage sizzle and drink,” she said.

“Even if you aren't taking part in the convoy, we encourage the community to come along and cheer participants on from the sidelines.

“Registration opens from 9am at Scarness Park, opposite the Beach House Hotel with the convoy set to kick off at 10am.”

For more information or to volunteer on the day, contact the Halcro Street Community Centre on 4194 2441 or visit:  www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/volunteers