Hello Picnic

06/08/2024

04/08/2024

It’s the perfect time of year for a picnic in Queens Gardens, the rose gardens are in full bloom 😍🌹💐 Enjoy a picnic on the Maze Lawn and then stroll through the rose garden and enjoy the sights and smells it has to offer. So beautiful 🥹 How lucky are we to have this in the middle of our great city!

02/08/2024

Spend 5 minutes with me! 🌸😃

5 Minutes With… Maree O’Shea of Sweeter Than Sugar & Hello Picnic 🧁🧺

Noticing a gap in the local market, Maree O’Shea decided to establish Sweeter than Sugar over 14 years ago, creating joy for Townsville residents though baked goods. More recently, her continued desire to make people smile inspired her recent purchase of local boutique event business, Hello Picnic.

Read Maree's story online 🍰 http://www.bdmag.com.au/5mw-maree-oshea

26/07/2024

Another beautiful sunset picnic at Garabarra Lawn, one of our favourite local spots 😍

This was for the team at Silvershop Jewellery to enjoy a well earned night out together 🧺

Catering by us at Sweeter than Sugar

21/07/2024

Just another Sunday morning for the Hello Picnic / Sweeter than Sugar team 🌸 Our first job for the day was setting up a beautiful tablescape for Team JBD’s team luncheon, complete with matching cookies.

Decor & styling by Hello Picnic
Cookies by Sweeter than Sugar
Florals by Malpara Florist
Venue The Balcony Restaurant
Our amazing clients Jewellery By Design

20/07/2024

We are currently affected by the “blue screen of death” issue and our website is down… Fingers crossed it is back up in the next few days but please contact us directly through our socials in the meantime ☀️

13/07/2024

A magical boho pink baby shower picnic in our beautiful Queens Gardens 🌳🌸

What a day to enjoy an outdoor picnic in our glorious winter sunshine! Complete with Castle Hill as a picture perfect backdrop ✨

Platter boxes supplied by us at Sweeter than Sugar

06/07/2024

We were so excited to share this special moment with Marni & Maui for their gender reveal party. A beautiful boho-themed setting with neutral colours 🧡

02/07/2024

🥂✨ Midweek Magic in Townsville! ✨🥂

Looking for the perfect date night idea? Join us for a romantic Dining Under The Stars couples picnic with a platter, and enjoy 10% off midweek bookings throughout July & August! (Monday - Wednesday)

Explore Townsville’s stunning locations and create unforgettable memories with your special someone. ❤️

Book now and add a little extra sparkle to your week!

30/06/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as a finalist in the National AusMumpreneur Awards for 2024 🎉

This recognition means so much to me, and I am incredibly grateful for the support from my family, friends, and amazing clients. Thank you for believing in me and helping me reach this milestone.

Look out Melbourne here we come! 🥂

29/06/2024

Rain hail or shine we can still make your picnic go ahead 🤗Always have a bad weather backup plan so you can still have a beautiful picnic. Today’s hen’s party was able to go ahead thanks to a friend with an amazing patio area. Cheers to Katherine the Bride to Be! 🥂

Also can we take a moment to admire the beautiful scalloped side plates from In The Roundhouse 😍🧐💖

28/06/2024

Beautiful earthy tones for a birthday picnic on The Strand. It was a windy afternoon but the iconic view of Magnetic Island and the eventual sunset made it all worthwhile 🌅🏝️

Happy Birthday Anjola 💛🥂

28/06/2024

Black, white, gold & teal… what a magical colour combination 😍 This stunning setup was for Sam’s 40th, held on Garabarra Lawn at Jezzine Barracks. A beautiful place for a sunset soirée 🌅

Cookies and cupcakes also created by us at Sweeter than Sugar

16/06/2024

A white & gold picnic to celebrate Eid, the end of Ramadan 🌟 A gorgeous location nestled amongst the gumtrees and beautiful parklands of Jezzine Barracks.

16/06/2024

Pretty in pink picnic setup, complete with twinkling fairy lights and candles for Bella’s 21st. How good is the view?! 😍💖

Happy Birthday Bella!

12/06/2024

✨ Midweek magic in Townsville! ✨ Celebrating love with a romantic beachfront picnic just for 2 💕 Cheers to love, laughter, and the stunning views right in our backyard. Message us to organise a romantic picnic for your loved one 💖

11/06/2024

There’s something extra special about our couples picnics, they are so cosy and romantic and make the perfect date night. What better location than our beautiful Strand watching a magical sunset 😍

Fruit and cheese platter by Sweeter than Sugar

10/06/2024

Another glorious sunny winter’s day in North Queensland and it’s perfect weather for a picnic 😍 This baby shower was a well planned surprise for the mum-to-be and it came together beautifully 🫶🏻

Matching cupcakes and cookies by Sweeter than Sugar

07/06/2024

We don’t just do pretty picnics, we can also supply the tasty treats! This delicious cheese & fruit platter featured at our sunset beach picnic tonight. Cheese is my favourite food group and I could quite happily enjoy one of these for dinner 😅😍 Add a grazing box or platter to your picnic booking, or any of the other sweet treats we make over at

07/06/2024

How lucky are we to have locations and views like this in our amazing city! 🥰☀️

05/06/2024

Savouring the sweetness of a Townsville winter with a strawberry-themed picnic at Jezzine Barracks on the weekend. Sunshine, a cool breeze, and good vibes all around! How amazing is this gorgeous picnic spot in the heart of our beautiful city 😍☀️

02/06/2024

Happy Birthday to my amazing husband and biggest helpy helper! We took some time out to enjoy a family picnic of our own under a stunning sunset on The Strand last night. This area is the Tobruk foreshore, a beautiful location to enjoy one of our boutique picnics 🫶🏻

27/05/2024

A beautiful baby shower in the park on Saturday 🌸 The theme was pink and beachy. A long table for a traditional style picnic on cushions, and a matching tall table with chairs for those not able to sit on the ground.

The wind changed our original plans of setting up on The Strand, but luckily the gorgeous Queens Gardens offered a perfect backup plan for Mum-to-be and her guests 💖

15/05/2024

How lucky are we to have such beautiful backdrops here in Townsville 😍 This sweet little picnic was requested in a baby blue & white theme, and was setup on the Maze Lawn in Queens Gardens with a stunning view of Castle Hill in the background.

Grazing box and cupcakes from Sweeter than Sugar

10/05/2024

Celebrating an anniversary with a picnic on the headland might not have come with sunshine, but it did bring its own kind of magic. The grey skies stretched wide, lending a dramatic backdrop to the vibrant green grass around this sweet couple. Despite the breeze, it turned out to be a beautifully unique day—proof that a little overcast can’t dim the joy of celebrating special moments together. Here’s to finding beauty in unexpected places and making memories that brighten any day! 🌴💕

Cookies and grazing platter by Sweeter than Sugar

04/05/2024

Tiny toes, salty kisses, and beachside bliss – celebrating the upcoming arrival with a splash of sunshine and beachy themes in beautiful Queens Gardens ☀️🐢

26/04/2024

Last night we set up this explosion of colour for a hen’s night dinner under the stars ✨ What a beautiful way to begin the journey into marriage, a starlit dinner under twinkly lights, bursts of blooms, and laughter that fills the air 🥰🥂

took care of dinner, and all these ladies had to do was sit back and enjoy making some lifelong memories with friends.

25/04/2024

It was beautiful weather for a picnic in Queens Gardens today, to celebrate friends & family. Tina requested a tropical colour theme with touches of pink, and that’s what we delivered for her, right down to the palm tree napkin rings 🏝️

Gluten, dairy & nut free cupcakes made to match the colour theme by Sweeter than Sugar

16/04/2023

I have been dying to share this setup with you! A gorgeous picnic for a perfect proposal💍

Featuring our new arbour, specially built by my very clever husband. Now available to add to any hire!

Congratulations to John and Tyla and thank you for letting us been apart of your special moment 🥰