This weekend is the start of the Easter long weekend, and of course two weeks of schools holidays for South East Queensland. While for some it means a trip off camping or having a lovely meal with family, for many others their businesses will be working full steam ahead.
We’ve researched a few of our Indigenous businesses who will be trading through Easter, whose services and products you might like to take advantage of.
1. CJ’s Island Pizza
When Easter comes around Stradbroke Island calls. And when you’re on Stradbroke, CJ’s Island Pizza is the only place to be. CJ’s was created and is run by one of the SEQICC’s founding members (and inaugural President), Mr Charlie Jia, and his wife Michelle. CJ’s has a totally original ‘island style’ menu that you will just love.
Easter 2015 Trading Hours: CJ’s Island Pizza is open everyday from 4pm – 8pm during the Queensland School Holidays including the Easter and ANZAC Public Holidays.
2. Nomad’s Palace
Are you looking for gifts with an international flavour? Or locally-made jams and iced teas? Nomad’s Palace is a 100% owned and operated artisan cafe at Eat Street Markets at Hamilton.
Easter Trading Hours: Friday and Saturday nights (Easter Weekend)
3. InTravel Group
Indigenous travel agency InTravel Group specialises in all flights, accommodation and car hire! Make sure you consider InTravel for nay last minute changes you might need to make over the Easter and ANZAC period.
4. Hogarth Arts
Why not get something a little different from chocolate this Easter? Something a little more permanent. Hogarth Arts is owned and operated by Brisbane based Stephen Hogarth. Stephen is a regular market seller who has a website stocked full with amazing products.
5. Dreamtime Kullilla Art
If you’re staying in the South East and are looking to do a little shopping, Dreamtime Kullilla will be open all Easter weekend. As they continue to get ready for the opening of their Culture Cave in May, they need to clear extra stock, with discounted prices on Brothaboy and Sistagirl products. Head over to Unit 7/349 MacDonnell Road, Clontarf.
Easter Opening Hours: Each day from 9am to 4pm.
6. The Critical Classroom
If you’re looking for Easter craft to do with your children this Easter, you can’t go any further than Easter is Deadly from the Critical Classroom. The Critical Classroom has a range of hard cover books as well as downloadable products available from the Critical Classroom Online Shop.
Please note: All information was correct at the time of printing. You should check with individual vendors regarding information about their products.