A group of kids surround a fire pit at Winter Feast, roasting over-sized marshmallows on sticks.
A group of kids surround a fire pit at Winter Feast, roasting over-sized marshmallows on sticks.

Sensory Sessions

Young Leaders of Tasmania will be onsite at Winter Feast to assist in private, sensory-friendly sessions for people with disability and their families. These sessions are closed to the public and open only to registrants. Join us around the fires on the Salamanca Lawns to soak up Winter Feast’s atmosphere and toast some marshmallows.

You are invited to attend ONE of the following sessions:
Sunday 16 June
OR Sunday 23 June, 3:15pm-4pm.


Registration Is Essential
To register, fill out this form.
We'll contact registrants with further information closer to the date.


Sensory Information:

  • The session will be outdoors. There is some undercover space outside but it is not wheelchair accessible. Do dress appropriately for the weather!
  • Fires will be lit but no flame towers or fireworks will operate during our sessions.
  • The Quiet Area is at the front of the wharf shed, to the left of the main entrance and the toilets.


Other Useful Information

  • Accessible toilets are available at both ends of the wharf building. For more information about the Winter Feast site, including a map, see here.
  • Some food + drink vendors may be open during our sessions. Winter Feast opens to the public at 4pm—you are welcome to stay and enjoy the full range of food + drink vendors and the performance program.
  • Accessible parking is available in the Abel Tasman Monument car park and on Salamanca Place.
  • Fire towers will start operating at 4pm.
  • The music program starts at 4pm.
  • The Carnyx will be played at sunset for 10-15 minutes. For more information about the Carnyx at Winter Feast, see here.


For more information, contact Keren at Young Leaders of Tasmania on events@ylot.org.au or 0428 640 320 or email Olivia.Bowman@darklab.net.au.