Events


Australian Blues Music Festival: Goulburn NSW

The National Festival of Australian Blues Music is held on the 2nd weekend of February every year showcasing established and emerging Australian blues acts. This is a friendly little festival held throughout the historic CBD of Goulburn Australias first inland city and a Tourism NSW Regional Flagship Event. Phone: 1800 353 646
Australian-Italian Festival: Ingham, QLD

13 to 15 May, 2011 - one of North Queenslands most colourful events. This award-winning event is a tribute to Italian culture. Join in the exuberant atmosphere that will permeate the towns piazza and mangiamo, beviamo cantiamo (eat, drink and celebrate). Enjoy an abundance of Italian cuisine, beverages and non-stop entertainment.

Blue Suede Cruise - 50's/60's Music

South Pacific Cruise - 20 November 2010. Elvis to the Max, The Beatnix, Lonnie Lee, The Fabulous Singlettes, Jade Hurley, Dusty Springfield Show, Roy Orbison Tribute by Dean Bourne - plus many more! 85% sold out!

Jondaryan Woolshed - Australian Heritage Festival

A re-enactment and celebration of the pioneering lifestyle and skills of our rural forbears. Sheep, bullock, horses, steam engines, tractors and trucks - it’s all here. The 2010 Festival will be held from 21 to 29 August 2010. Visitors can taste the food that sustained the early settlers.

Mareeba Rodeo Association: Mareeba, QLD

Mareeba, where the Rainforest meets the outback, is central to Atherton Tablelands, Cairns and Port Douglas. Stay at Kerribee Park Mareeba Rodeo Grounds - camping available between April and November. Absolute must-see is our Big Mareeba Rodeo, the premier sporting event in Tropical North Queensland - 17 and 18 July 2010.

Narrandera Tourism: Narramdera, NSW

The people of Narrandera invite you to the John O’Brien Festival from 17 to 20 March, 2011. This festival is friendly, fun and fantastic. Bush poetry, walkups, bush dancing and folk sessions are just part of the picture. Ami Williamson heads the line-up.
For a program, phone 1800 672 392.

NT Writers' Centre Inc: Darwin, NT

Delivering workshops, events and mentorships, offering manuscript appraisals, a lending library, and regular newsletters, the NT Writers’ Centre exists to develop and promote NT writers and literature. Program highlights include two biennial festivals: WordStorm, the Festival of Australasian Writing (Darwin), and Eye of the Storm festival (regionally, on alternate years).

Outback Festival: Winton, QLD Outback

If ever there’s a time to visit Winton in Queensland’s Outback, 20 to 24 September 2011 is it! And what a Festival - full of humour and distinctly Aussie entertainment. 40 individual events spread over five days providing participation and fun for all ages from very young to elderly.

The 2010 Slim Dusty Country Music Memories Week: Kempsey Showground

Don’t miss this one! The 2010 Slim Dusty Country Music Memories Week. Venue: Kempsey Showground. Dates: October 25 - 31. Powered sites available. Featuring the Slim Dusty family and many other well known artists, plus walk up artists and poets, tours, awards, auctions. Further information: Bruce Woods (02) 6562 4795

Tullamore Irish Festival

The home of true Irish fun! Thursday evening: Visual Arts Exhibition. Friday: Irish Films, Stations of the Cross, campfire concert under the stars. Saturday: music, dancing, stalls, art exhibition, street parade, Tullamore Irish Hurdles, free kids entertainment and more. Sunday: Ecumenical Service, Irish Hooley. Camping sites and RV sites available.

Undara Experience

Situated on the edge of the Undara Volcanic National Park and is the gateway to the Tropical Gulf Savannah. Undara Experience offers tours of the world renowned Undara Lava Tubes conducted by highly trained Savannah Guides. Accommodation is in refurbished Rail Carriages, Swags Tents, the Wilderness Lodge or camping/caravan facilities.

Yungaburra Folk Festival

Surrounded by magnificent crater lakes and World Heritage Rainforest, the Yungaburra Folk Festival presents the longest running, largest regional folk festival in Queensland each October. “The small festival with a big heart” is renowned for its quality program, unique heritage village setting, cool evenings and acoustic music for all tastes.

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