June: Eat, stay, play
27 Jun 2017
There’s no need to stay cooped up at home this winter, with a wide range of festivals and events happening around the country. From bovine to ballet, here are some of the upcoming events you won’t want to miss.
ACT
Canberra Truffle Hunt
Throw on some layers and prepare for a uniquely wintery adventure. Follow the dogs as they sniff out black gold in the oak forest on Canberra’s only trufferie – The Truffle Farm. Once the perfect truffle is found, head back inside to learn how to use this world-renowned delicacy, and then feast on one of the indulgent truffle courses available.
Date: 2 June to 27 August, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: The Truffle Farm, Mount Majura Road, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Tickets: From $65
For more information: https://visitcanberra.com.au/events/56b23b7f3ed14ca7453181e0/canberra-truffle-hunts
New South Wales
Spiders: Alive and deadly
Conquer your fears at the Australian Museum by getting up close and personal with over 400 real spider specimens including live tarantulas, giant water spiders and the notorious funnel-web. And don’t forget, this safe and informative exhibition is great for the grandkids too.
Date: 9 - 17 July
Where: Australian Museum, 1 William St, Sydney
Tickets: Adult $22.00
For more information: australianmuseum.net.au/landing/spiders-alive-and-deadly/
Northern Territory
Alice Springs Show
The Alice Springs Show is a great time for the whole family. Roll up for the prime display of agricultural, livestock and craft prowess in the top end.
Date: 7 - 8 July
Where: Blatherskite Park, Len Kittle Dr, Ilparpa
Tickets: Adult $16.00
For more information: http://northernterritory.com/alice-springs-and-surrounds/events/alice-springs-show#sthash.mY9BkM8L.dpuf
Queensland
Broadbeach Country Music Festival
Where the sound meets the sand… and the banjo. The Broadbeach Country Music Festival is a great way to introduce yourself to one of the most popular music genres in history. Featuring many well-known country musicians like Kasey Chambers and Sara Storer, seasoned country music lovers and fresh listeners alike will be able to enjoy themselves.
Date: 28 - 30 July
Where: Broadbeach, Queensland
Tickets: Free
For more information: http://broadbeachcountry.com/festival-info/
South Australia
Umbrella Winter City Sounds
Over a two-week period in July, Adelaide gets flooded with 300 live music events across more than 100 different venues. The Winter City Sounds Festival showcases music from a variety of genres in both closed and open spaces around the city.
Date: 14 - 30 July
Where: Adelaide
Tickets: $25
For more information: http://umbrellaadelaide.com.au/
Tasmania
Festival of Voices
A must-see for all music lovers, Australia’s biggest a cappella festival will bring some of the most respected singers from around Australia and the world to Hobart for a two-week period. Accompanied by the Hobart Big Sing Bonfire where everyone gets involved, this event showcases the human voice like nothing else.
Date: 30 June to 16 July
Where: Hobart
Tickets: Various
For more information: https://festivalofvoices.com/
Victoria
Wallace & Gromit and friends: The magic of Aardman
Take a look through the claymation icons of the creators of Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run and many more. Wander through 50 authentic film sets, including Gromit’s famous vegetable garden and the flying machine from Chicken Run.
Date: 29 June to 29 October
Where: Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square, Swanston Street and Flinders Street, Melbourne
Tickets: Adult $24.00
For more information: https://www.acmi.net.au/events/wallace-and-gromit-and-friends-magic-aardman/
Western Australia
Cinifestoz Film Festival
One of Australia’s premier film festivals, with events throughout the southwest of the state, is definitely not one to be missed. Whether it’s red carpet premiers, short film selections or free community screenings, Cinifestoz has something for everyone. Add to this the wineries, restaurants and galleries of the region, and this makes for a great week away.
Date: 23 - 27 August
Where: CinefestOZ Film Festival Headquarters 24 Albert Street, Busselton
Tickets: Free
For more information: https://cinefestoz.com
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