Cold fails to dampen spirits

THE temperature may have been down but spirits were high among the crowds that enjoyed last weekend’s Solstice Search Party in Warrnambool.

Pictures courtesy Canterbury Creative House.

Amid a range of well-placed fluorescent light sculptures and a giant fire pit, thousands of visitors enjoyed a host of activities, live entertainment and fresh food.

Organisers believe the attendance number was the highest yet – and “comfortably bigger” than the previous record, set in 2023 when more than 6,000 people attended.

With this year’s party such a success, plans are already underway for a similar event in 2026.