September: Eat, stay, play
27 Sep 2016
Now that spring has sprung, there’s a wonderful array of activities this coming month, from Kakadu Bird Week to the Renmark Rose Festival. Here’s what to add to your diary in the next few weeks.
ACT
History in 100 objects
Witness the history of the world in just 100 objects. This compelling exhibition from the British Museum explores two million years of humanity with artefacts from a range of cultures and times.
Date: 9 September to 29 January
Where: National Museum of Australia, Canberra
Tickets: From $15
For more information: National Museum of Australia website
NT
Eyes to the sky
Explore Kakadu National Park while learning about a third of the Australian bird species that call it home. Kakadu Bird Week will suit both keen watchers aiming to locate certain species and beginners who enjoy the beauty of our fluttering friends.
Date: 1 to 9 October
Where: Kakadu National Park
Tickets: Various (entry to park $25)
For more information: Northern Territory website
SA
Smell the roses
With spring well and truly blooming, the Renmark Rose Festival is a wonderful way to get outside. Get involved in a range of activities or take a stroll through Ruston’s Rose Garden, home to the National Rose Collection.
Date: 14 to 23 October
Where: Renmark
Tickets: Free
For more information: Renmark's Rose Festival website
WA
Perth - the way we worked
Interested in Perth’s story? Participate in the 2016 Perth heritage days and explore how the colonists built the city, from its roads to its hospitals and legal system. With a range of exhibitions, tours, lectures and workshops around the city, the history of Perth will be brought to life.
Date: 15 to 16 October
Where: Locations across the city
Tickets: Free
For more information: Visit Perth City website
TAS
Cracker of a night
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company performs the enchanting Christmas classic The Nutcracker. Be captivated by the skills of the illustrious dancers and delight in Tchaikovsky’s enduring musical score.
Date: 12 -13 October
Where: Theatre Royal, 29 Campbell Street, Hobart
Tickets: From $55
For more information: Theatre Royal website
NSW
Orange Wine Festival
Get to know the tastes of Orange and its region with a packed two-week program. Enjoy the cool climate wine at tastings, meals, markets, demonstrations and other events throughout the region.
Date: 14 to 30 October
Where: Orange
Tickets: Various
For more information: Orange Wine Festival
VIC
Melbourne Festival
The Melbourne Festival gives you 18 days in which to be intrigued, challenged, beguiled, and amused. Focusing on all aspects of the creative arts, the international festival presents a variety of performances, productions and exhibits.
Date: 5 to 23 October
Where: Melbourne City
Tickets: Various
For more information: Melbourne Festival
QLD
Open houses
Ever wanted to take a peek inside an impressive Brissie landmark? Now is your chance! Look through 100 buildings that celebrate the differing architecture, design and engineering found across the city.
Date: 8 to 9 October
Where: Brisbane City
Tickets: Free
For more Information: Brisbane Open House website
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