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Events - New South Wales, Australia |
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Want to see what is happening where you are going? Maybe you want to include a
destination in your plans, some stopover to coincide with events happening in
that town? Following are some events happening in New South Wales. For more information, check
the destination pages of the town or area you are visiting.
Some events happen at the same time throughout Australia, such as Christmas and
New Years Eve celebrations, ANZAC Day, Australia Day, local markets, agricultural shows etc. Some scheduled events only have approximate dates, with some dates changing
or being cancelled.
When planning your travel around events, contact
the holder of the event or the local visitor centre where the event is happening to confirm the event timetable. |
Find out how to apply for an events listing.
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July Events - New South Wales
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Evans Head |
Evans Head
Fishing Classic
July
2007 saw the 12th annual event, with
major sponsors and cash prices. Check the website for application form,
conditions of entry and subscribe to the e-newsletter. |
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August Events - New South Wales
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Botany Bay NP
Cape Solander |
Whale Watching
May and November
Between May and November,
whales such as the Humpback and the Southern Right can be seen along the
coastline of the bay.
Cape Solander is one
of the best spots in Sydney for viewing the whales, with recorded whale
numbers increasing every year. In 2002, there was estimated, that there
was about 1,000 visitors over one weekend, to see the whales. The spot
is ideal because of the sheer cliffs and clear horizon at the end of the
Kurnell Peninsular. For some images of whales at Cape Solander,
click here... |
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Leeton |
Leeton Eisteddfod
Held over 3 weeks in August
Annual cultural event held primarily in the town's majestic Roxy Theatre and
attracts singers, dancers and musicians from all over New South Wales. The event
culminates with a spectacular closing concert on the last weekend of August. |
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Louth |
Louth Horse Races
Held on the Saturday following the first Monday in August
Annual event held
on the first or second Saturday of August, which attracts around 4,000 people to
the village. |
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Parkes |
Parkes
Show
Usually held towards the end of August
This annual show has something for
everyone, from horticulture, cooking, horses, sheep,
pigeons, arts and craft, homemade preserves, agriculture
produce, pets, competitions and catching up with old friends
or making new ones. |
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Sydney |
Sydney City to Surf
August
One of Australias premier marathons,
this yearly event is held in August, hosted by the Sun-Herald,
starting from Hyde Park in the city to the famed beach front of
Bondi. It is more than a marathon, but an event for all. Enjoy the fun run
and the activities provided at the end. Click here for images from the
Sydney City to Surf 2003. |
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Tamworth |
The Tamworth Antique &
Collectables Fair
August
With dealers from around
Australia attending, the fair offers a chance to view and purchase a huge range
of collectables from Australian and Colonial furniture, silver ware, fine china,
crystal and glassware, kitchenalia, tools, dolls, toys, bears and much more. |
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September Events - New South Wales
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Botany Bay NP
Cape Solander |
Whale Watching
May and November
Between May and November,
whales such as the Humpback and the Southern Right can be seen along the
coastline of the bay.
Cape Solander is one
of the best spots in Sydney for viewing the whales, with recorded whale
numbers increasing every year. In 2002, there was estimated, that there
was about 1,000 visitors over one weekend, to see the whales. The spot
is ideal because of the sheer cliffs and clear horizon at the end of the
Kurnell Peninsular. For some images of whales at Cape Solander,
click here... |
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Bowral |
Bowral Tulip Time
September-October
The Southern Highlands celebrate with one of the most
spectacular massed tulip displays and flora festivals in Australia. Held in the
last weeks of September and the first week of October the festival centrepiece
is over 100,000 massed tulips and 20,000 annuals. During this period you can
experience private award winning gardens. |
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Byron Bay |
Big
Scrub Rainforest Day
Rainforest Rescue
Annual event held in September
This annual
event is Australias largest annual Landcare information and education event.
Range of activities provides something for everyone from early morning birds of
the rainforest tours, presentations by leading experts in rainforest plants and
animals, workshops on rainforest restoration, farm forestry, plant propagation
and weed control. There is music, a wide variety of food and information stalls,
childrens activities and much more, creating a festival atmosphere.
Focus of
the day is Big Scrub Day. Once the largest expanse of subtropical rainforest
in Australia, the Big Scrub once covered a circular area where Lismore,
Ballina, Byron Bay and Mullumbimby are presently situated. Of the original
75,000 hectares, now less than 1 percent, only 300 ha, of scattered rainforest
fragments remain. Click here for more information about The
Big Scrub. |
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Carlingford (Sydney) |
Murray Farm Art Craft & Pottery Exhibition
Murray Farm Public School, Tracey Ave, CARLINGFORD NSW,
Friday 26th October - Sunday 28th October, 2007
Fabulous, stalls, food drink local
entertainment! Fri 26th Oct opening night adults only $10 pp light supper/wine
fabulous artwork Sat/Sun 27th and 28th October Adults $3 pp / Seniors HS
Students $1 pp / KIDS FREE! |
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Deniliquin |
Deniliquin Ute Muster
Deni - Play on the
Plains Festival & World Record Ute Muster
NSW Labour Day Long Weekend - September/October
On October 2, 1999, Deniliquin
wrote itself into history claiming the Guinness Book of Records title for the
largest parade of legally registered utes in the world. Welcome to Deni The
Ute Capital of the World Deniliquin Play on the Plains Festival & World Record
Ute Muster a country as a festival like no other on earth.
This popular festival is a jam pack two days of world class entertainment,
attracting over 20,000 people and over 6,000 utes. With a huge line up of
entertainment, local displays and exhibitions, and of course come along in your
ute to be part of the legend of our World Record Ute Muster Count - more utes in
one place than anywhere else in the world.
Camp out under the southern sky on the flattest plains on earth, tell yarns
around your camp and make friends that you'll come back and see year after year. |
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Dungog |
PedalFest
September
Dungog Pedalfest is a celebration of
cycling and sociability in the beautiful Williams Valley. Pedalfest is an annual
event held over the second weekend in September and is a major fund-raising
charity event. Activities include music, dancing and food, local markets, art
shows, and of course for those who ride a bicycle there's a grand assortment of
cycling activities for all ages and abilities. |
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Great Lakes
Hawks Nest
Tea Gardens |
Walk On The Wild
Side
September
Walk On The Wild Side is a weekend of activities that also feature guided walks
through the spectacular wildflowers and natural environment surrounding the
Hawks Nest area. |
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Kariong |
Australian Springtime
Flora Festival
Early September
This award winning event is one
of Australia's most popular flora events. With over 300 displays, there is also
arts and craft, stage entertainment and other educational and fun things for the
entire family. |
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Leeton |
Leeton Agricultural Show
Held on the second weekend
in October
This annual agricultural show draws on Leeton's rich agricultural
diversity and showcases the rich agricultural and community spirit of the shire.
Diverse displays include annimal nursery, equestrian displays, sheep dog trails
arts and crafts, flower exhibition, school displays, cooking exhibits, Miss
Showgirl and many other festival displays. |
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Narooma |
Great Southern Blues and
Rockabilly Festival
Labour Day Long Weekend Sept/Oct
Annual music festival event held
over 3 days of hot rhythms and cool blues, market and craft stalls and food
fair. A fantastic blend of international, national and local artists performing
over the weekend on the multi stage, with performances of some of the greatest
blues and roots music artists from around the world. Check website for
accommodation and camping facilities. |
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Sydney |
Sydney
International Dragon Festival
Annual event - September
One of the largest Dragon Boat Racing Events in Australia, attracting over
2,000 competitors. Races are conducted at the
Sydney
International Regatta Centre in Penrith. This was the rowing
site for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. An event full of colour,
noise and excitement! The boats will be racing down the water with
drums beating and crowds cheering them on. The day will start with
the traditional eye-dotting ceremony where the Dragons are brought
to life! This will be followed by an Opening Ceremony with Dragon
Dances and drums beating. |
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Tweed Coast
Tyalgum |
Tyalgum Festival of
Classical Music
Held on the first weekend of September
Recognised as one of Australia's
premier classical events, the Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music began in 1991
after concert violinists Carmel Kaine and John Willison fell under the acoustic
spell of the Tyalgum Literary Institute. Since then numerous artists have ranked
the 1908 Hall alongside some of the best concert venues in the world.
Make sure you mark your calendar for this annual event providing superb music,
against the backdrop of the magnificent scenery of the Wollumbin caldera in the
Tweed Valley. |
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Wellington |
Festivale
Late October-early November
A week of celebrations and activities. |
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