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Mark Your Calendars: Exciting Events Around Australia Next Month!

Category: Inspiration, News, Date: 19 February 2024

Featured Photo: Photox for VisitCanberra

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There are plenty of epic events coming up this year all-around Australia. Travelling to cultural events such as art exhibitions, music festivals and sporting events are an amazing way to discover different parts of Australia and celebrate the country’s heritage, diversity, and beauty. Don’t miss out on the unforgettable experiences coming up, plan your next trip ASAP!

Events Coming Up Around Australia

Thomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah, Western Australia

Photo: Tourism Australia

Internationally renowned Danish artist, Thomas Dambo has launched his first ever Australian Exhibition in Mandurah. The free outdoor exhibition celebrates and champions the protection of the Peel region’s extraordinary natural environment. The exciting project includes a game of finding and following the ‘Giants’ as you hope to discover the final ‘super-secret Giant’.

The exhibition will run until October 2025 and offers a great opportunity for a fun and engaging trip for the whole family.

Learn more about the exhibition: Outdoor Art Exhibition | Thomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah

Discover places to stay in Western Australia: Accommodation – CIAWA (caravanwa.com.au)

Mona Foma, Tasmania

Photo: Jarrad Seng for Tourism Tasmania

Mona Foma, Tassie’s annual music and arts festival returned this month and continues until the 4th March. The family friendly event will feature rock legends ‘Queens of the Stone Age’, a free concert in Launnie, and various immersive dance works among other exciting events. The festival promises to be wild and wacky, with plenty happening to keep everyone happy. You can even check out some amazing sights like Maria Island National Park while you’re there! So pack up the camper van and get moving.

For more information on the event check out: https://monafoma.net.au/

Discover places to stay in Tasmania: The Parks – Caravanning Tasmania

Adelaide Fringe Festival, South Australia

Photos L-R: joeyjoenes, Megan Crabb, SA Tourism Commission

Australia’s biggest arts festival is back! For a fabulous 31 nights, the event will bring unique experiences in cabaret, theatre, comedy, circus, music and much, much more to South Australia. With a combination of free events, kids shows including Cinderella, and live music, there is something for everyone at the Adelaide Fringe. Attending the Fringe festival is a great opportunity to discover more of South Australia’s diverse and beautiful landscape. Stop off at Kangaroo Island, Barossa Valley, the Flinders Ranges or any number of amazing sites and make a full road trip out of it!

For more on the Fringe Festival, check out their website: Adelaide Fringe – 16 February – 17 March 2024

For places to stay in SA: Parks and Resorts | SA Parks (sa-parks.com.au)

Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix, Victoria

The Australian Grand Prix returns to Albert Park next month, 22nd-24th March and promises to be a spectacular event! Featuring fan favourite drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, this exciting experience really is must-see. While you’re in the area, you could explore the Great Ocean Road or even plan a trip to Yarra Valley! Melbourne is home to some of Australia’s most amazing cuisine, rich art culture and unique beachside villages.

For more information on the Australian Grand Prix: https://www.grandprix.com.au/

Discover places to stay in Victoria: VicParks – Victorian Caravan Parks Association

CMC Rocks, Queensland

Photo: Kristin Donohue/Tourism and Events Queensland

Australia’s biggest country music festival is on it’s way to Willowbank next month. The annual 3-day event, taking place over 15th-17th March will feature on-site camping, glamping and over 28 international and Australian artists performing! Willowbank is surrounded by some great national parks, hiking trails and caravan parks. It’s a great opportunity to take some time to explore Mount Nebo, or choose from the beautiful Lockyer, Main Range or Mount Barney National Parks to visit!

To learn more about CMC Rocks, check out: http://www.cmcrocks.com/

For places to stay in Queensland: Caravanning Queensland Parks (caravanqld.com.au)

Australian Rowing Championships, New South Wales

The Australian Rowing Championships is Australia’s premier rowing event. Taking place in Sydney from 18th-24th March, the event will feature the Australian Open Rowing Championships, Schools Rowing Championship and the prestigious King’s and Queen’s Cups Regatta. Rowing hopefuls for the Paris 2024 Olympic Trials will also be present! The event will include exhibitors, food vendors and plenty of activities. This will be a great week in Penrith and presents the perfect chance to plan an adventure around your trip to Sydney.

For more on the Rowing Championships: Home – Australian Rowing Championships (rowingaustralia.com.au)

Discover places to stay in New South Wales: NSW Caravan & Camping Guide (caravan-camping.com.au)

fabAlice Festival, Northern Territory

Photos: Tourism NT

NT’s fabAlice Festival in Alice Springs is a unique 4-day festival showcasing comedy, cabaret, live music, community pageant and more! The event begins on 7th March and will feature Barbie Camper town tours, a best dressed competition and plenty of laughter. This promises to be a fun filled weekend you don’t want to miss out on! The fabAlice Festival may be the perfect time to take that roadtrip you have been thinking about. Drive from Alice Springs to Uluru and see the beautiful landscapes of Kings Canyon and Central Australia!

For more on the fabAlice Festival: Home – Fab Alice Festival

For places to stay in the Northern Territory: The Parks – caravanningNT.com.au (caravannt.com.au)

Enlighten Festival, Australian Capital Territory

Photos: Photox for VisitCanberra; 5 Foot Photography, Davey Barber for VisitCanberra

Culture and creativity collide in Canberra next month as the Enlighten Festival returns! The event will feature “awe inspiring art, delicious food, captivating entertainment, film, music and much more”. Taking place over 11 days from the 1st March, the award-winning spectacle would be a great pit stop on a Sydney to Melbourne road trip or a time to discover what more Canberra has to offer.

Check out the Enlighten Festival: Enlighten Festival (enlightencanberra.com)

Discover places to stay in Canberra: NSW Caravan & Camping Guide (caravan-camping.com.au)

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