Time to Roam Magazine Issue 12 - December/January 2015 | Page 65

AUSTRALIA’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL GUIDE TO REGIONAL EVENTS
seen before, as well as historical
photographs. qvmag.tas.gov.au

SA
January 17
Sounds by the River, Mannum
Bring your deck chair and listen to
some great Aussie musos on the
banks of the iconic Murray River.
Line up includes Hoodoo Gurus,
James Reyne, Mondo Rock, Diesel,
Daryl Braithwaite, and Boom Crash
Opera. soundsbytheriver.com.au
January 23-26
Tunarama Festival, Port Lincoln
Home of the world championship
tuna toss, celebrate local seafood,
produce and hospitality. Street
procession where entrants vie for
Pageant Personality. There is steak,
beer, bands, fireworks, family fun
and entertainment. Tunarama.net
February 14-16
Coopers Kangaroo
Island Cup Carnival
Turn a day at the races into a
fun-filled long weekend in a
spectacular island setting. Coopers
beer, Kangaroo Island wine, fine
fashion, racing and a trackside
atmosphere only the country races
can provide. kiracingclub.com.au
21-22 February
South Australian Wooden
Boat Festival, Goolwa
Held within the Goolwa Wharf
Precinct, get up close with this
diverse gathering of wooden river
vessels. Cruise on a paddlesteamer,
ride the steam train, follow the
pirate trail, and cheer on the
rough and ready boat builders.
Woodenboatfestival.com.au

QLD
December 1- January 15
Summer Solstice Light
Spectacle, north of Rockhampton
This dazzling light display at
Capricorn Caves is a natural
phenomenon unique in the
southern hemisphere. Due to the
alignment of the sun over the Tropic
of Capricorn, brilliant direct sun
light penetrates the darkness of
the Belfry Cave through a 14 metre
vertical shaft in the cave roof at
midday. The effect is electrifying.
capricorncaves.com.au

December 6 – February 8
SNAP Crocodile Culture
Exhibition, Rockhampton
Human interaction with crocodiles
has been a curious, yet fraught
process. From Crocodile Dundee to
Steve Irwin, predator to Prada, this
exhibition at Rockhampton Art Gallery
showcases our love, and our terror,
of crocodiles. Dedicated space for
kids to enjoy hands-on activities.
rockhamptonartgallery.com.au
December 27 - January 1
Woodford Folk Festival
An iconic Aussie folk festival with
more than 2000 performers, 438
events and 35 performance venues.
Concerts, dances, street theatre,
writers’ panels, film festival, comedy
sessions, jams, dialogue and
debate, folk medicine, an entire
children’s festival, environmental
programme, art and craft
workshops, circus performances,
workshops, late night cabarets and
parades. Tree-filled campgrounds.
Woodfordfolkfestival.com

world. World-class performances
combined with masterclasses
and workshops at riverside
settings, inland gardens,
wineries and regional arts
venues. Artsmildura.com.au
January 22-26
Festival of Sails, Geelong
Whether you’re a sailor or prefer your
feet on solid ground, the Festival
of Sails has been running since
1844 and combines first-class
racing with a brilliant shoreside
festival. Great way to entertain the
family on the Australia Day long
weekend. Festivalofsails.com.au
February 13-15
Riverboats Music
Festival, Echuca
Probably one of the prettiest,
inexpensive, laid-back festivals in

Australia and staged in the twintowns of Echuca-Moama, the festival
takes place under towering river
red gums in a natural amphitheatre
next to the mighty Murray. Sarah
Blasko, Dan Sultan, Tex Perkins &
The Dark Horses and many more.
Riverboatsmusic.com.au
February 21
Apollo Bay Seafood Festival
Seafood lovers take note, grab
your family, friends and picnic
rug and head down to Victoria’s
own ‘Paradise by the Sea’. Local
farmers market, live music, roving
performers, cooking demonstrations,
and fabulous seafood. Facebook.
com/ApolloBaySeafoodFestival
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February 1-28
Chinese New Year Hot
Air Balloon, Cairns
During Chinese New Year the first
light of dawn will bring some amazing
colours on the skyline with a flotilla
of up to 10 ba