Wot's On In Queensland - Festivals, Events & Markets

2020 11th Edition Festivals, Events & Markets

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Leichardt Way

Savannah Way

Capricorn Way

Australia’s Country Way

Natural Sciences Loop Road

Adventure Way

Highways, Byways & Roads

Brisbane & Surrounds Pg. 02 – 13

Southern Queensland Country Pg. 14 – 25

The Sunshine Coast Pg. 26 – 31

Southern Great Barrier Reef Pg. 32 – 35

Mackay, Isaac & Whitsundays Mackay

Isaac

The Whitsundays

Pg. 36 – 41

Townsville – North Queensland Pg. 42 – 47

Tropical North Queensland Pg. 48 – 49

The Outback South

North

Central

Pg. 50 – 60

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Introduction Festivals, Events & Markets Welcome to the 2020 edition of Wot’s on in Queensland: Festivals, Events & Markets Guide now in its 11th year.

Throughout that time, it has remained unparalleled with the extent of festival, event and markets coverage. The guide is easy-to-use with colour-coded sections, maps and local Visitor Information Centres, designed to make it easier to plan your Queensland adventure and maximise your experience. This guide highlights the authentic talents, larrikinism with boutique arts and crafts across the various regions of Queensland.

We would like to acknowledge the many parts of Queensland affected by drought, bushfires or floods.

To all the local councils, tourism bodies, businesses and Accredited Visitor Information Centres that support us with advertising, we thank you.

This year we strongly advise readers to use our website: wotsoninqld.com.au where there is updated information on festivals, events and markets across Queensland, a comprehensive Caravan Park Guide and complete list of Visitor Information Centres. We encourage you to sign up to our free monthly newsletters and to follow us on social media. For travelling advice contact the local Visitor Information Centre, to assist in planning your Queensland holiday and visit visitqueensland.com.au to book accommodation and tours. Don’t forget to travel safely on the road, visit Stay on Track Outback on Facebook and Life Saving for Queensland water safety.

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Brisbane & Surrounds Region Introduction Queensland’s capital city is a green city with a subtropical climate, built along the banks of the curving Brisbane River, making it one of the most unique and fastest-growing major cities in Australia.

Brisbane boosts a multitude of cultural events, blockbuster shows, international sporting festivals, notable art and science precincts and exclusive exhibits!

Brisbane offers travellers hidden natural treasures, heritage charm and adventures through surrounding regions such as: Moreton Bay, Redlands City, City of Logan, Ipswich City, The Scenic Rim, The Lockyer Valley and Somerset. Discover bohemian markets, unique boutique lined streets, parklands, quirky cafes, eclectic bars and award-winning restaurants, vibrant urban, outdoor lifestyle and friendly locals.

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Visitor Information Centres Brisbane & Surrounds

Brisbane & Surrounds Brisbane Airport (International) Airport Dr, Brisbane Airport Qld 4008 (07) 3406 3190 international@sqt.com.au www.brisbaneairportvic.com.au

Brisbane Airport (Domestic) 11 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport Qld 4008 (07) 3068 6698 domestic@sqt.com.au www.brisbaneairportvic.com.au

Redland City Redlands Coast Shore St West, Cleveland Qld 4163 1300 667 386 VisitorCentre@redland.qld.gov.au www.redland.qld.gov.au

Ipswich Ipswich (Queens Park) 14 Queen Victoria Pde, Ipswich Qld 4305 (07) 3281 0555 info@discoveripswich.com.au www.discoveripswich.com.au

Esk 82 Ipswich Street, Esk Qld 4312 (07) 5424 2923 tourism@somerset.qld.gov.au experiencesomerset.com.au

Toogoolawah 29 Factory Road, Toogoolawah Qld 4313

Lockyer Valley Gatton 34 Lake Apex Drive, Gatton Qld 4343 (07) 5466 3426 info@visitlockyer.com.au www.luvyalockyer.com.au

Somerset Region

(07) 5423 1036 tourism@somerset.qld.gov.au www.experiencesomerset.com.au

Kilcoy 41 Hope Street, Kilcoy Qld 4515 (07) 5422 0440 tourism@somerset.qld.gov.au www.experiencesomerset.com.au

Fernvale 1483 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Fernvale Qld 4306 (07) 5427 0200 tourism@somerset.qld.gov.au experiencesomerset.com.au

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Brisbane & Surrounds Region 05

Upcoming Events Redlands FEB.

01 – 02 02

MARCH

Hydralyte Pro Junior Surf Series

OCT.

Straddie Festival of Golf

JUNE

JULY

QLD Triathlon Series

24

TreX Cross Triathlon Series

29 – 01

Island Vibe Festival

Redland Bayside Blues Festival

08

QLD Triathlon Series

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Straddie Oyster Festival

11

Straddie Sharks Easter Carnival

27

Lighting of the Christmas Tree

12

Coochiemudlo Island Beach Markets

29

Mt Cotton Christmas in the Park

13

Redlands Easter Family Festival

06

Coochiemudlo Island Beach Markets

23 – 24

Relay For Life

12

Christmas by Starlight

23 – 24

12th Macleay Island Classic

12

Kozii Iron Challenge

13

QLD Triathlon Series

Oct

DEC. MAY

Straddie Assault

18

07

NOV. APRIL

17 – 18

June – Aug

Quandamooka Festival

06

HD/HR Show & Shine Event

06 – 07

Bayview Blast

June – Aug

Quandamooka Festival

18 – 19

BBQ & Beer Roadshow

19

Coochiemudlo Island Beach Markets

24 – 26

Stradbroke Chamber of Music Festival

June – Aug

Quandamooka Festival

Saturday 30 May

09

Redlands Coast Fun Run

Saturday 27 June

12 – 13

Straddie Festival of Golf

Saturday 25 July

16

Chicks in the Sticks

Saturday 22 August

31 – 02

GreazeFest

Saturday 19 September

04 – 07

RedFest Strawberry Festival

Saturday 28 November

18 – 20

Cleveland Caravan, Boating and 4x4 Expo

Saturday 19 December

21

Coochiemudlo Island Beach Markets

Local Markets Redlands Twilight Makers Markets | Saturday 22 February Saturday 28 March Saturday 25 April

AUGUST

July

Saturday 24 October SEPT.

Please note, event dates are true and accurate at time of printing, however they may be subject to change.

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Redlands

Redlands Coast offers a gateway to coastal adventures, island getaways, Quandamooka cultural experiences and hinterland hidden treasures – all on Brisbane’s doorstep.

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Renowned for its diverse year-round calendar of special attractions - from major sporting fixtures and competitions to themed festivals and events - the Coast offers an abundance of exciting entertainment for everyone across its villages and islands.

See more of Redlands Coast - drop in to our Visitor Information Centre in Cleveland to find out more.

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Brisbane & Surrounds Region 07

Upcoming Events Ipswich MARCH

07 – 08

Autumn Drift Matsuri

03 – 07

Gulf Western Oil 52nd Winternationals

14

Live on West Street

09

The Tap Pack

Colour - See the World in a New Light

13

Channel Seven Ipswich Cup

15

Recruitment 24/7 Ipswich 100

13 – 14

Two Days of Thunder

18 – 22

CMC Rocks QLD

26 – 27

Rosewood Show

23 – 24

Wild West MTB Race

27 – 11

World Science Festival

26

The Italian Tenors

27

Ross Noble Humouroid

03 – 05

Shannons Nationals

28

Ipswich Antiques & Collectables Fair

09 – 19

Ipswich Festival

Japanese Nationals

11 – 12

Giant 3plus3

26

Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park

14 – 14

28 – 29 APRIL

MAY

June

04

Day Out With Thomas 2020

04 – 05

Brookwater Pro-Am

04 – 05

Merida Hiddenvale 24 Hour

05

Watercress Creek Olive Festival

10

Super Thunder

11 – 12

Woodlands of Marburg Antique Fair

JUNE

July

JULY

AUGUST

SEPT.

29 – 06

03 – 04

Spring Drift Matsuri

05

Great Houses of Ipswich

10 – 13

Powercruise Amaroo Peace Festival

02 – 04

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

04

Labour Day Races

19 – 20

08 – 09

Brisbane Street Art Festival

19 – 05

08 – 09

Marburg Show

09

Great Houses of Ipswich

15 – 17

Ipswich Show

17

National Motoring Heritage Day

18

International Museums Day (Open Day)

23

The Gathering

Please note, event dates are true and accurate at time of printing, however they may be subject to change.

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NOV.

DEC.

Heritage Festival Cooneana Open Day

14

OCT.

Sept

23

Flight Centre Cycle and Trail Run EPIC Oct

Day Out With Thomas 2020 (2)

15

John Williamson: Celebrating 50 Years

24 – 25

Goodna Jacaranda Festival

24

Ipswich Open Day (Free)

31

Ipswich Classic

01

Ipswich Classic

28

World Science Festival Street Science

01 – 25

Christmas in Ipswich

CMC Rocks, Ispwich

Local Markets Ipswich Springfield Markets | 1st Friday Monthly + 3rd Sunday Monthly Ripley Markets | 2nd Saturday Monthly Peak Organics at Ivory’s Rock | Every Saturday Ipswich Showplace Markets | Every Sunday Handmade Expo Market | 3rd Saturday Monthly Rosewood Market | 3rd Saturday Monthly Markets at the Boulevarde | Every Sunday Casa Mia Markets | First Sunday of Every Month

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Upcoming Events Lockyer Valley 03 – 07

Lockyer Valley Country Music Week

22

Country Race Day – Laidley Cup

APRIL

25

ANZAC Day

MAY

TBC

An Evening Under the Stars

02

Village of the Doomed Fright Fest

02 – 03

Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Field Days

03

Lockyer Antique Motor Asoc. Swap Meet

08 – 09

Autumn Orchid Show

16

Laidley Charity Show ‘n’ Shine

23

Mulgowie Bush Dance

24

Lockyer Multicultural Festival

29

Mulga Bull Ride

30

Gatton Cup Race Day

JUNE

26 – 28

Chrome & Clutter Retro Festival

JULY

TBC

Queensland Transport Museum Open Day

02

NAIDOC

04 – 05

Laidley Show

MARCH

16 – 18 30 – 02

Gatton Show Aug

World Cup Show Jumping

AUGUST

08 – 09

Tractor Trek

SEPT.

05

Fossil Downs Bush Rodeo

10 – 12

Laidley Spring Festival

20

Big Band at Spring Bluff

26

HCVAQ Truck & Tractor Show

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OCT.

NOV.

03 – 04

Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy

11

Murphys Creek Chilli Festival

11

Celtic Festival of Queensland

Local Markets

24 – 25

HMCCQ Bike Swap

Lockyer Valley

06 – 08

Christmas in the Country Art & Craft Show

Laidley Village Markets | Every Friday

27

Laidley Christmas Street Festival

27

Hatton Vale Christmas Concert and Markets

28

Lockyer Valley Mayoral Christmas Carols

Murphys Creek Markets | 3rd Saturday Monthly Mulgowie Real Farmers Markets | 1st Saturday Monthly Ma Ma Creek Markets | 2nd Saturday Monthly

DEC.

11

Forest Hill Christmas Festivities

18

Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival

Laidley Markets | 4th Saturday Monthly Plainland Country Markets | 3rd Sunday Monthly

Lockyer Valley

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Brisbane & Surrounds Region

11

Upcoming Events Somerset MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

01 – 22

01 – 26

Creative Fusion Exhibition

Susan McConnel Exhibition

01 – 31

Diane Sattler Exhibition

Joy Holt Exhibition

03 – 31

Marilyn Leitch Exhibition

21

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail 30km Charity Run

04

Festival of Cycling

22

Kilcoy Races

04 – 05

Brisbane Airshow

28

Esk Races

12

Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run or Ride

25

Toogoolawah Dash

01 – 31 06 – 31

Kilcoy Kollections Exhibition

01 – 30

Artist Alliance Exhibition

01 – 30

Stephanie Mann Exhibition

01 – 31

Through My Eyes Exhibition

03 – 30

Mt Beppo Art Group Exhibition

01 – 31

Wendy Houston Exhibition

18

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Experience 2020

01

Somerset Music Awards

18

Kilcoy Diggers Race Day

07 – 31

New SASI Members Exhibition

01 – 24

Artist Alliance Exhibition

01 – 30

Anne Caporn Exhibition

01 – 31

Marcel Desbiens Exhibition

21

Linville Heritage Festival

08 – 31

Kerry Hetherington Exhibition

08 – 09

Kilcoy Show

24 – 31

Ramblers Equinox Boogie

16

Black Billy Bush Poetry Competition

22 – 23

Esk Show

30

Somerset Art Beat Festival

30

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail 3 Day Cycling Tour

01 – 30

Creative Fusion Exhibition

01 – 29

Christine Hopkins Exhibition

05 – 30

Fernvale Artists Exhibition

05 – 06

Toogoolawah Show

12 – 13

Lowood Show

13

Kilcoy Cup Race Day

20

Esk Garden and Lifestyle Fair

28

Kilcoy Winter Cup Race Day

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JULY

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AUGUST

SEPT.

OCT.

Local Markets Somerset Coominya Hall Markets | Last Sunday Monthly Esk Country Markets | Every Saturday Esk Pickers Markets | Every Second Sunday Fernvale Country Markets | Every Sunday Kilcoy Yowie Country Markets | 2nd and Last Saturday Monthly Kilcoy Art and Craft Markets | Last Saturday Monthly Linville Hall Markets | 1st Saturday Monthly Moore Hall Markets | 3rd Saturday Monthly Toogoolawah Railway Markets | 2nd Saturday Monthly

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ESK (07) 5424 2923 82 IPSWICH STREET

FERNVALE (07) 5427 0200 1483 BRISBANE VALLEY HIGHWAY

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Ballandean, Southern Downs

Southern Queensland Country Region Introduction Southern Queensland Country is the state’s top country getaway region that offers an unforgettable range of experiences. The region encompasses Toowoomba, the Darling Downs, the Southern Downs, the Granite Belt, the Bunya Mountains, Kingaroy and surrounds and the Western Country.

An area stretching from Stanthorpe in the south to Expedition National Park in the north, from Dalby in the east to St George in the west. With so many stand-out areas, as well as the events to participate in are extensive, so maybe best to start with a tour around local vineyards to sit back and plan your trip!

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Southern Queensland Country

Southern Downs & Granite Belt Stanthorpe 28 Leslie Pde, Stanthorpe Qld 4380 (07) 4681 2057 or 1800 762 665 stanthorpe.vic@sdrc.qld.gov.au www.southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au

Warwick 72 Palmerin St, Warwick Qld 4370 (07) 4661 3122 visitor@sdrc.qld.gov.au www.southerdownsandgranitebelt.com.au

Toowoomba & Darling Downs Toowoomba 82-86 James St, Rangeville Qld 4350 (07) 4688 6590 or 1800 331 155 infocentre@tr.qld.gov.au www.southernqueenslandcountry.com.au

Hampton 8623 New England Hwy, Hampton Qld 4352 (07) 4697 9066 or 1800 009 066 hamptoninfo@tr.qld.gov.au www.southernqueenslandcountry.com.au

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South Burnett Blackbutt 69 Hart St, Blackbutt Qld 4306 (07) 4163 0633 blackbuttvic@southburnett.qld.gov.au www.southburnett.qld.gov.au

Nanango 41 Henry St, Nanango Qld 4615 (07) 4189 9446 nanangovic@southburnett.qld.gov.au www.southburnett.qld.gov.au

Kingaroy 124-128 Haly St, Kingaroy Qld 4610 (07) 4189 9172 kingaroyvic@southburnett.qld.gov.au www.kingaroyvic.com.au

Wondai 80 Haly St, Wondai Qld 4606 (07) 4189 9251 wondaivic@southburnett.qld.gov.au www.southburnett.qld.gov.au

Murgon 63 Lamb St, Murgon Qld 4605 (07) 4189 9387 murgonvic@southburnett.qld.gov.au www.southburnett.qld.gov.au

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Goondiwindi Goondiwindi 4 McLean St, Goondiwindi Qld 4390 (07) 4671 7474 information@goondiwindi.qld.au www.goondiwindi.qld.au

Western Downs Dalby Cnr Condmine & Drayton St, Dalby Qld 4405 (07) 4679 4461 dalby.vic@wdrc.qld.gov.au www.ourwesterndowns.com

Chinchilla Chinchilla St, Chinchilla Qld 4413 (07) 4660 7291 chinchilla.vic@wdrc.qld.gov.au www.ourwesterndowns.com

Miles 141 Murilla St, Miles Qld 4415 (07) 4627 1492 or 1300 268 624 miles.vic@wdrc.qld.gov.au www.ourwesterndowns.com

St George & Surrounds St George 114 St Georges Tce, St George Qld 4487 (07) 4620 8877 vic@balonne.qld.gov.au www.ballone.qld.gov.au

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Upcoming Events Southern Queensland Country Toowoomba FEB.

10 – 16

Coca-Cola QLD PGA Championships

14 – 16

Clifton Show

22

71st Cooyar Show

29 – 01

Mar

29 – 01

Millmerran Show

01

Peak 2 Park Fun Run/Walk

Mar

MARCH

SEPT.

QLD Outdoor Adventure & Motoring Expo

01

2020 O’Callaghan Cup (Rugby)

09

Toowoomba Languages & Cultural Festival

04 – 06

Pittsworth Sprints Broxburn Country Music Festival

06 – 07

Pittsworth Show

17 – 23

St Patrick’s Cathedral Floral Festival

Lifeline Darling Downs Bookfest

18 – 20

Heritage Bank Festival of Food & Wine

High Altitude Rod Run (20th Anniversary)

18 – 20

Bonsai Show

Oakey Show

18 – 20

Bromeliad Show

26 – 28

Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show

18 – 22

Orchid Spring Show

18 – 23

St Lukes Flower & Music Festival

10 – 13

Toowoomba Easter Gold Cup

18 – 23

Clivia Show

11

Streets and Lanes Festivals

18 – 23

Australian Native Plants Show

Toowoomba Busking Festival

18 – 27

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

11 – 12

Easter Family Fun Weekend

18 – 27

Native Orchid Spring Show

11 – 13

Easter Vintage Festival

18 – 27

The Chronicle Garden Competition

18 – 27

Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens

09

Crows Nest Show

19 – 20

Geham Craft & Garden Show

16 – 17

Lost Trades Fair

19 – 20

Geranium Show

17

Hampton Festival

19 – 26

Teapot Extravaganza

17

David Hack Classic Meet

23 – 24

Guns, Antiques, & Collectables Show

03 – 04

Australian Camp Oven Festival (Biennial)

09 – 11

Pittsworth Craft & Fine Food Spectacular

02 – 04

CRT Farmfest

10

Maclagan Squeezebox Festival

06 – 07

Toowoomba Model Train Exhibition

10 – 11

Darling Downs Rose Society Spring Show

20 – 21

Antique/ Collectors Fair & Exhibition

10 – 18

Toowoomba Tennis International

17 – 18

Toowoomba Gemfest

24 – 25

Old Machinery Club Annual Rally

11

18

AUGUST

Toowoomba Camellia & Garden Expo Aug

Summer Tunes (Regional Towns)

14

JUNE

31 – 02

01 – 29

13 – 15

MAY

18 – 19

12 – 13

07 – 08

APRIL

Bell Show

JULY

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DEC.

05 – 24

Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland

06

Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight

31

New Years Eve Bush Dance

31

New Years Eve Fireworks

Dec

Bush Christmas Exhibition

The Toowoomba Region

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Local Markets Toowoomba The Farm Shop Toowoomba | Monday - Saturday Toowoomba Farmers’ Market Cobb & Co | Every Saturday Nobby Country Morning Tea Markets | 1st Saturday Monthly Murphys Creek Community Markets | 3rd Saturday Monthly Toowoomba Backyard Produce Markets | 3rd Saturday Monthly Four Seasons Garden Markets | Seasonal PCYC Markets | Every Sunday Crows Nest Lions Village Markets | 1st Sunday Monthly The Woods Markets | 1st Sunday Monthly Glengallan Seasonal Farmers Markets | 1st Sunday Mar, June, Sep, Dec The Makers’ Market Toowoomba | 2nd & 4th Sunday Monthly Lions Sunday Markets Oakey | 3rd Sunday Monthly Queens Park Markets | 3rd Sunday Monthly Pittsworth Lions Club Markets | 3rd Sunday Monthly - Apr & Nov Cabarlah Markets | Last Sunday Monthly The Handmade & Expo Market | Periodic Sunday Bunya Mountains Markets | Last Sunday Monthly

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TOOWOOMBA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Open 7 days, 9am - 4pm FREECALL 1800 33 11 55 82 - 86 James Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350 E infocentre@tr.qld.gov.au

HAMPTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

Open 7 days, 9am - 4pm FREECALL 1800 009 066 8623 New England Highway, Hampton Qld 4352 E hamptoninfo@tr.qld.gov.au

Closed Good Friday, ANZAC Day morning (opening at 1pm), Christmas Day and Boxing Day

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Upcoming Events Southern Queensland Country South Burnett APRIL

04 – 05

08 – 09

Goondiwindi Hell of the West Triathlon

David Bryce Rural Art Award

15

Border State Rugby Knockout Challenge

10 – 13

Easter at Manar Park

22

Goondiwindi Race Day

18

Nanango Show

21 – 26

The Original Spirit of the Bush

MARCH

13 – 14

Inglewood Show

03

The R and R Rail Trail Experience

APRIL

04

Goondiwindi Picnic Races

08 – 16

Maidenwell Country Muster

09 – 13

Goondiwindi Easter on the Macintyre

Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

30

Aspects Art Show

01 – 02

Goondiwindi Show

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Discover Farming Festival

30

Goondiwindi Race Day

01 – 06

Modifyre

07 – 22

MAY

Goondiwindi Gem, Rock and Lapidary Show 2020 May

31 JUNE

01 – 31 27

AUGUST

21 – 23

July

Queensland Winter Craft Festival

FEB.

MAY

The Wondai Country Running Festival Kingaroy BaconFest JULY

SEPT.

OCT.

10 – 13

Heritage Nanango Country Muster

18 – 19

Goondiwindi Polocrosse Carnival

12

Blackbutt Avocado Festival

25 – 26

Texas Show

15 – 18

Heritage Waterhole Rocks

AUGUST

14 – 16

Albins 400 Off Road Rally

SEPT.

05

Inglewood Show n Shine

13

Gourmet in Gundy

24 – 27

Texas Country Music Round-up

10

Opera in the Gardens

16

Lanescape

05

Texas Cup Race Day

24

Goondiwindi Lions Monster Fireworks

Local Markets South Burnett & Goondiwindi

OCT.

Wondai Country Markets | 4th Saturday Monthly Yarraman Markets | 2nd Saturday Monthly Sunday in Gundy Markets | 4th Saturday Monthly

DEC.

Inglewood Lions Club Markets | 1st Saturday Monthly Texas Railway Museum Markets | 1st Saturday Monthly

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Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races

Upcoming Events Southern Queensland Country Western Downs FEB 2021

18 – 21

Chinchilla Melon Festival

MARCH

07

Tara Show

07

Dalby Races

21

Jandowae Show

21

Wandoan Races

21

Bell Triathlon

03 – 04

Wandoan Show

11

Flinton Races

17 – 18

Dalby Show

18

Chinchilla Races

APRIL

25 29 – 03 MAY

JUNE

Dalby Races May

Big Skies Festival

16

Jandowae Races

19

Miles Show

22 – 23

Chinchilla Show

12 – 14

Jandowae Timbertown Festival

26

Dalby Races

JULY 2021

30 – 01

AUGUST

15

Dalby’s Delicious and DeLIGHTful Festival

SEPT.

10 – 13

Miles Back to the Bush Festival

Aug

Tara Festival of Cultural & Camel Races

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DEC.

05 – 06

Dalby Australian Stock Horse Sale Please note, event dates are true and accurate at time of printing, however they may be subject to change.

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Jandowae Timbertown Festival: 12-14 June 2020

Dalby’s Delicious & Delightful Festival: 15 August 2020

Miles Back to the Bush: 10-13 September 2020

Chinchilla Melon Festival: 18-21 February 2021

Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races: 30 July - 1 August 2021

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Southern Queensland Country Region 23

Upcoming Events Southern Queensland Country Balonne Shire MARCH APRIL

MAY

JULY

28 – 29

Battle of the Balonne

03 – 05

Cobb & Co. Hotel St George 399

11 – 12

Easter in the Vines

18

Dirranbandi Show

03

St George Show

30 – 31

St Geroge Golf Open

29

Yellowbelly Country Music Festival

June

– 05

04

Mungindi Races

11

Paul Kelly & Friends Music Festival

18

St George Cup Races

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08 – 09

Mungindi Show

19 – 29

Balonne Cutting Horse Futurity

11 – 13

River Dragon Festival

05

Grazing at the Waterhole

OCT.

02 – 04

Nindigully Film & Music Festival

NOV.

28

Nindigully Pig Races

AUGUST

SEPT.

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things to do in St George & surrounds

Get a selfie at the colourful GrainCorp Silos in Thallon Enjoy a sunset cruise along the Balonne River

Fish the region’s rivers for Murray Cod Tackle a road train burger at the Nindigully Pub View John Murray’s artwork at the Hebel Hotel Sample wine from Qld’s most western vineyard Take a trip back in time at the Bollon Heritage Centre Savour the Russian Bakery flavours in Dirranbandi Admire the hand-carved emu eggs at the Unique Egg Touch a piece of history Mungindi’s One Ton Post @stgeorgeandsurrounds

07 4620 8877

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Visitor Information Centre - 114 The Terrace, St George, QLD 4487 St George

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Southern Queensland Country Region 25

Coolum Beach

The Sunshine Coast Region Introduction Enviably positioned, the Sunshine Coast is tucked between Brisbane and Fraser Island – a stunning haven abounding in wonders of nature, beachside culture, fresh local food, bucket list experiences and world-class events, just waiting to be explored. From the majestic Glass House Mountains to Noosa and the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach, the region includes more than 100 kilometres of pristine sandy beaches to enjoy with an average of 300 sunshine filled days per year.

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B R U C E H WY

Bullock Point

Tin Can Bay

Mt Kaniga 336m

Double Island Point

Toolara

Glenwood

Theebine

Rainbow Beach

Carlo

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Gunalda

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Goomboorian Bells Bridge

4WD

Wilsons Pocket

Chatsworth

Wolvi

Coondoo

Mt.Wolvi 378m

Gympie

Harrys Hut

Coondoo 289m

Lake Cooloola

Mt.Teitsel 454m

Wahpunga

Mt Moorooreerai 623m

Kin Kin

Dagun

Cooran

Cooloothin

Pinbarren

UC

EH

Amamoor

Teewah

Boreen Point

Mt. Pinbarren NP

Traveston BR

National Country Music Muster Site

WY

Laguna Bay

Lake Cooroibah

Pomona Cooroy

Kandanga

Noosa West

Noosa

Tewantin

Federal

Lake MacDonald

Imbil

Derrier Flat

Ri

Mary

Lake Borumba

Belli Park

Kenilworth Bluff 456m

Borumba Mtn. 624m

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402m

North Arm

Wappa Dam

Witta Ma

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Mt.Langley 868m

Conondale

Ken i

Nambour

Woombye Hunchy

Flaxton

Kondalilla NP

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Montville

Baroon Pocket Dam

lwor t h Road

Diddillibah

Alexandra Headland

Buderim

Tanawha Eudlo

Maleny

Mooloolah River NP

Kalangara

Winya Glenfern

Mt. Coochin Mt.Beerwah 556m Coonowrin NP Ngungun

D'AGUI LA R H

Tibrogargan

WY

Woodford

Neurum

Villeneuve

Tibberoowuccum

Currimundi Lake

The Spit Buddina Kawana Waters Bokarina Wurtulla Currimundi Dicky Beach

CE H

WY

Caloundra

Golden Beach

BRU

Mt.Mellum 406m

Peachester

Kawana Waters

Palmview Glenview

Landsborough Cedarton

Maroochydore

Mooloolaba

Ewan Dularcha NP Maddock Dam

BRISBANE

Discovery Beach Mudjimba Twin Waters

Palmwoods

Mooloolah Bald Knob

Kilcoy

Point Arkwright Yaroomba Beach Boardwalk Beach Marcoola

Bli Bli Mapleton

Obi Obi

Cambroon

en

Coolum Beach North

Coolum Beach

Maroochy River Mapleton Falls NP

Kidaman Creek

Conondale NP

Peregian Beach

Yandina

Gheerulla

Summer Mtn.786m

Marcus Beach

Eumundi

d oa Mt.Eerwah hR

Cooloolabin Dam Cooloolabin

Kenilworth

Sunrise Beach Castaways Beach

Doonan

Eerwah Vale

ver

Brooloo

Sunshine Beach

Noosaville

Mt.Cooroy 427m

Carters Ridge

S U N S H I N E C O A S T M WY

Mt Kandanga 576m

Teewah Coloured Sands

Lake Cootharaba

Kin Kin Junction

Kybong

Gilldora

CORAL SEA

Elanda Point

Kings Beach Bulcock Beach

Pelican Waters

Beerwah

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Glass House Mountains

Pumicestone Passage

CORAL SEA

Bribie Island

Wild Horse Mt

Beerburrum

Daguilar Delaneys Creek Mount

Delaney wotsoninqld.com.au Lake Somerset

Wamuran Basin

Bracalba

Elimbah

Wamuran

Donnybrook Toorbul

White Patch Banksia Beach Bellara

The Sunshine Coast Region 27

Caloundra Music Festival, Caloundra

Visitor Information Centres Sunshine Coast Region

Glass House Mountains Bruce Pde, Glass House Mountains Qld 4518

Noosa Marina 2 Parklyn Ct, Tewantin Qld 4565

(07) 5458 8848 or 1300 847 481 visit@visitsunshinecoast.com www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au

(07) 5430 5000 or 1300 066 672 info@visitnoosa.com.au www.visitnoosa.com.au

Montville

Noosa

198 Main St, Montville Qld 4560 (07) 5458 8845 or 1300 847 481 visit@visitsunshinecoast.com www.visitsunshinecoast.com

Sunshine Coast Airport Friendship Dr, Mudjimba Qld 4564 (07) 5448 9088 or 1300 847 481 visit@visitsunshinecoast.com www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au

61 Hastings St, Noosa Qld 4567

Gympie 24 Bruce Hwy, Gympie Qld 4570 (07) 5480 5180 or 1800 444 222 www.visitgympieregion.com.au

Rainbow Beach 8 Rainbow Beach Rd, Rainbow Beach Qld 4581 (07) 5486 3227

(07) 5430 5000 or 1300 066 672 info@visitnoosa.com.au www.visitnoosa.com.au

Tewantin 116-120 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin Qld 4565 (07) 5449 7353 info@visitnoosa.com.au www.visitnoosa.com.au

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Upcoming Events Sunshine Coast Region Sunshine Coast MARCH

APRIL

06 – 14

Queensland Surf Festival

01 – 07

Kenmore Park Music Muster

07 – 08

Mooloolaba Swim Festival

12 – 14

Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show

13 – 15

Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival

14

Downunder Beachfest Caloundra

21

Maximum Adventure Race Series

19

Holden Women’s State of Origin 2020

20

United Nations World Yoga Day

04 – 05

Australian Body Art Festival

27

Hinderland Craft & Beer Festival

05

Swim the Island Mudjimba

11

Imbil Easter Carnival

03 – 05

Mary Valley Art Festival

17

Under the Southern Stars Rock Carnival

04 – 05

Knitfest – Yarn & Fibre Art Festival

17 – 19

CraftAlive Sunshine Coast

10 – 12

Queensland Garden Expo

18

Sunshine Coast MTB Festival

17

Brisbane to Sunshine Coast Yacht Race

19

Sunshine Coast Trail Run Australia

18 – 19

Sunshine Coast Ocean Regatta

JUNE

JULY

23 – 26 MAY

01

Jungle Love Festival

02

Hot 91.1 Ignite Chilli Festival

02 – 04

Maleny Wood Expo

03 07 – 24

25 – 08

Mooloolaba SUP Fest Aug

AFL International Cup 2020

06 – 09

The Curated Plate 2020

Timewarp Festival

14 – 16

7 Sunshine Coast Marathon

Sunshine Coast Anywhere Festival

15

NRL Rabbitohs vs Warriors

09

Island Charity Swim

16

Noosa Classic

14 – 17

Noosa Eat & Drink Festival

22 – 30

23

Runaway Noosa Marathon

28 – 06

Sept

Horizon Festival Of Art & Culture

29

Aussie AITO 2020

31 – 06

Sept

Noosa Jazz Party

30

Big Pineapple Music Festival

30

Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

30 – 31

AOCRA National Marathon Titles

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AUGUST

Gympie Music Muster

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Mooloolaba Wharf

SEPT.

OCT.

04 – 06

Maleny Music Festival

05 – 06

The Old Woman Ocean Paddle

12 – 17

National Over 60’s Cricket Championship

13

Iron Man 70.3

17 – 21

Mitchell Creek Rock N Blue Fest

19

PBR Caloundra Stampede

19

Kenilworth Show & Rodeo

26

Eumundi Show

02 – 05

Caloundra Music Festival

08 – 11

Heart of Gold Short Film Festival Gympie

08 – 11

Widgee Balladeers 7 Country Music

17 – 18

NOV.

The Blackall 100

25 – 11

Nov

Over 60’s Cricket World Cup 2020

27 – 02

Nov

Noosa Triathlon Experience 2020

28 – 01

Nov

Noosa Triathlon

15

Steve Irwin Day

26 – 28

Yonder Festival

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Local Markets Sunshine Coast Region Eumundi Markets | Every Wednesday & Saturday

Yandina Markets | Every Saturday

Maleny Markets | Every Sunday

Gympie Growers Market | Every Wednesday

The Caloundra Street Fair | Every Sunday

Noosa Farmers Market | Every Sunday

Currimundi Twilight Markets | Every Friday

Cotton Tree Markets | Every Sunday

Noosa Marina Market | Every Sunday

Currimundi Farmers Markets | Every Saturday

Imbil Country Markets | Every Sunday

Peregian Markets | 1st & 3rd Sunday Monthly

Marcoola Market | Every Friday & Saturday

Fishermans Road Markets | Every Sunday

Pomona Markets | 2nd & 4th Saturday Monthly

Kawana Farmers Market | Every Saturday

Gympie Markets | 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday Monthly

Landsborough Markets | Every Saturday

Gympie Southside Markets | 2nd & 4th Sunday

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31

Heron Island, Gladstone

Southern Great Barrier Reef Region Introduction Just 4 hours drive from Brisbane and stretching from Bundaberg through to Gladstone, Rockhampton and right up the Capricorn Coast, the Southern Great Barrier Reef is the official start of one of the world’s great wonders. Boasting colourful coral cays, authentic seaside towns, island jewels and country hospitality, the Southern Great Barrier Reef provides a pristine and picture perfect getaway, with an abundance of events and festivals throughout the year.

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Southern Great Barrier Reef Region 33

Heron Island, Gladstone

Visitor Information Centres Southern Great Barrier Reef Region

Gladstone Region

Rural Hinterland

Taroom

11 Exhibition Avenue, Biloela Qld

Agnes Water 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water Qld 4677 (07) 4902 1533 agneswatervic@gapdl.com.au www.gladstoneregion.info

10 Yaldwyn Street, Taroom Qld 4420

(07) 4992 2400 rhvic@bigpond.com www.ruralhinterlandvic.com.au

(07) 4628 6113 tdda-imc@bigpond.com

Moura

Biloela

43 Gillespie street, Moura Qld 4718

Callide Street, Biloela Qld 4715

Gladstone 72 Bryan Jordan Dr, Gladstone Qld 4680 (07) 4972 9000 gladstonevic@gapdl.com.au www.gladstoneregion.info

(07) 4992 9500 enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au

(07) 4992 2405 biloelainfocentre@bigpond.com

Theodore 55A The Blvd, Theodore Qld 4719 (07) 4993 1900 theodoreinfocentre@gmail.com

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MARCH

14

Jambin State School P&C Bullarama

APRIL

11 – 12

Moura Muddy Water Classic Fishing Comp

18

Thangool Races

28 – 03

May

Spirit of Baralaba Music Festival

Upcoming Events Southern Great Barrier Reef 02

Kilburnie Homestead Open Day

04 – 05

Taroom Show

09 – 10

Baralaba Show

11 – 12

Moura Muddy Water Classic Fishing Comp

15 – 16

Callide Valley Agricultural Show

23

Thangool Races

30 – 31

Classics by the Dawson

06

Kilburnie Homestead Open Days

07

King & Queen of CQ Big Boar Comp

14

That Dam Run

18

Taroom Professional Rodeo

18 – 19

Old Wheels in Motion Rally

15

Wowan Show

15 – 16

Kilburnie Homestead Open Days

15 – 16

Theodore Trail Ride

SEPT.

19

Biloela Autofeste

OCT.

03 – 04

VDM Fest

10

Theodore Bulls N Barrels Bonanza

21

Rotary Arts and Crafts Fair

31

Banana Time Trials

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

31 31 – 01 NOV.

16 – 27

Banana Races Nov

Lake Callide Family Fishing Comp Brigalow Arts Festival

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Southern Great Barrier Reef Region 35

Cape Hillsborough National Park, Mackay

Mackay, Isaac & Whitsundays Region Introduction Mackay is a hidden gem of Queensland with iconic Australian nature encounters, local flavours to excite the foodies and beaches to explore! The town of Mackay is home to many musical, agricultural, cultural and sporting events perfect for families, friends or couples.

When in Mackay we recommend you take a Wallaby Sunrise tour to get up close and personal with Eastern Grey Kangaroos and Agile Wallabies.

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Mackay, Isaac & Whitsundays Region 37

Visitor Information Centres

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Mackay, Isaac & The Whitsundays Mackay Region Mackay 320 Nebo Rd, West Mackay Qld 4740 (07) 4944 5888 bookings@mackayregion.com www.mackayregion.com

Marian Eungella Rd, (via Mackay) Marian Qld 4753 (07) 4954 4299 pvtda@pioneervalley.com.au www.mackayregion.com

Sarina 1 Railway Sqre, Sarina Qld 4737

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(07) 4956 2251 sarinainfo@easynet.net.au

Whitsundays Region Bowen Sth Bruce Hwy, Mt Gorden Qld 4805 (07) 4786 4222 info@tourismbowen.com.au www.tourismbowen.com.au

Isaac Region Clermont

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Mackay, Isaac & Whitsundays Region 39

Upcoming Events Mackay, Isaac & The Whitsundays Mackay Isaac & Whitsundays MARCH APRIL

MAY

JUNE

10

International Women’s Day Expo

JULY

11

Taylors Solicitors Mackay Cup

17 – 26

Mackay Festival of Art

03 – 05

Hillbilly Goats Festival

18

G&S Engineering Wine and Food Day

15

ACA National Campdraft Finals

18

DBCT Illuminate

25

Mackay Turf Girl Race day

26

Mackay Scottish Bluewater Fling

26

Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow

01

01 – 02

Sarina Show

Great Barrier Reef T20 Bash for Cash

01

Machanos Wings and Wheels

Wintermoon Festival

09

03

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

Lamberts Beach Seafood and Wine Festival

15 – 22

22 – 24

Clermont Gold and Coal Festival

Mackay Expo

16

23

BBQ and Beer Festival

Mackay Italian Street Party

22

25

Sarina Beach Coconut Festival

Nebo Rodeo

29

26 – 27

Jazz by the Beach

Clermont Agriculture Show

30

31

Zach Mach Adventure Challenge

12

WTF 20 Airlie Beach

13

Motorcycle Beach races

13

Run the Great Whitsundays Trail

16

Mackay Scottish Bluewater Fling Encore

02 – 05

Sarina Ute Muster

04

Lamberts Beach Oyster Festival

NOV.

06 – 07

Airlie Beach Music Festival

DEC.

31

New Year’s Eve River Party

AUGUST

07

Mackay Marina Run

13 – 14

Whitsunday STEM Challenge

13 – 19

Festival of STEM

14

Pioneer Valley Show

16 – 18

Mackay Show

28

Great Whitehaven Beach Run

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SEPT.

OCT.

Cape Hillsborough, Mackay

Local Markets Mackay, Isaac & The Whitsundays Whitsunday Farmers Market | Every Wednesday Paxton’s Night Markets | Friday Monthly Mackay Showground Markets | Saturday Monthly Clermont Markets | 1st Saturday Monthly NQ Babies & Kids Markets | Quarterly Seaforth Markets | Every Sunday Eungella Markets | 1st Sunday (Apr & Dec) Seaforth Markets | Every Sunday Sarina Tourist Art & Craft Centre Markets | 1st and 3rd Sunday Troppo Treasure Markets | Second Sunday Monthly Marian Markets | 3rd Sunday Monthly Sarina Showground Markets | Last Sunday Monthly Moranbah Markets | Last Sunday (Feb-Nov)

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Hawkins Point, Townsville

Townsville - North Queensland Region Introduction Explore a mix of World Heritage Listed wet tropics, rainforests, reefs, sandy beaches, outback towns and Great Barrier Reef islands in Townsville North Queensland. Whether it’s hiking a Jurassic trail, cheering on at your favourite sporting event, or diving the wonders of the reef, Townsville North Queensland has it all for your next Queensland holiday.

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Townsville - North Queensland Region 43

Visitor Information Centres

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(07) 4782 8241 tourism@burdekin.qld.gov.au www.visitburdekin.com.au

Ayr Burdekin Gateway Visitor Information Centre Plantation Park, Ayr Qld 4807

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(07) 4783 5988 tourism@burdekin.qld.gov.au www.visitburdekin.com.au

Nome Bruce Hwy, Nome Qld 4816

Townsville

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ENJOY EVERY DAY OPEN 10.00AM – 4.00PM (EXC INFORMATION LOUNGE)

334A Flinders St, Townsville Qld 4810 (07) 4721 3660 viccoord@tel.com.au www.townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au

Charters Towers 74 Mosman St, Charters Towers Qld 4820 (07) 4761 5533 tourinfo@charterstowers.qld.gov.au www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

@TYTO TYTO is the eclectic, the unexpected; where discovery unfolds.

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Hinchinbrook Bruce Hwy & Cooper St, Ingham Qld 4850 (07) 4776 4792 tourism@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au www.tyto.com.au

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visitTYTO

#hinchinbrookway

TYTO is owned and operated by Hinchinbrook Shire Council

‘Cocky’ Brian Dickson Winner Hinchinbrook Art Awards - Painting 2D 2016

(07) 4780 4397 highway@tel.com.au www.townsvillnorthqueensland.com.au

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Upcoming Events Townsville, Hinchinbrook & Burdekin

APRIL

04 – 05

Shane Muspratt Cup

18 – 19

Burdekin Junior Netball Carnival

26

Burdekin Sugar Rush

01 – 04

North Queensland Sportfishing Championships

02 – 03

Herbert River Cricket 40T20

02 – 04

40th Annual Home Hill Sugar Bowl

08 – 09

Ingham Sugar City Rodeo

08 – 18

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod

16

Burdekin Growers Race Day

23

Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day

28 – 30

Sweet Days, Hot Nights Festival

26

Ingham Show

17 – 19

Ignite Your Mind Burdekin Readers and Writers Festival

23 – 26

9th Biannual Queensland Heritage Rally

01 – 02

Australian Italian Festival

29

Ingham Gold Cup

SEPT.

05

Burdekin Water Festival

OCT.

07

Home Hill Harvest Festival Parade

17

Ingham Maraka Festival

07

Home Hill Harvest Festival Parade

14

Ingham Family Race Day

06

Hinchinbrook Carols by Candlelight

JULY

AUGUST MAY

JUNE

NOV.

DEC.

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Local Markets Townsville, Hinchinbrook & Burdekin Strand Night Markets | 1st Friday Monthly (Feb–Dec) Riverway Moonlight Markets | 3rd Friday Monthly (Feb–Dec)

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Mercer Lane Markets | 1st Saturday Monthly (Feb-Dec) Conroy Hall Markets | 2nd Saturday Monthly Cotters Markets | Every Sunday Willows Markets | Every Sunday

Rollingstone, Townsville

Lucinda Markets | 2nd Sunday Monthly (May–Sept) Raintree Markets | 3rd Sunday Monthly (Feb-Dec) Forest Beach Markets | 4th Sunday Monthly (May–Sept) Plantation Park Markets | 1st and 3rd Sunday Monthly

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Townsville - North Queensland Region 47

Babinda Boulders, Cairns

Tropical North Queensland Region Introduction Tropical North Queensland is the only place on the planet where two World Heritage Wonders sit side by side. Here, The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.

From reef to outback, through rainforest and grasslands, visiting North Queensland is an unforgettable experience incorporating one of a kind events and three popular drive routes perfect for 4WD’ing and family road trips. Tropical North Queensland offers a range of enriching festival, events and markets from sport, fishing, history and culture, music and art.

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Tropical North Queensland Region 49

Polocrosse Match, Quilpie

Outback Queensland Region Introduction Take the adventure of a lifetime in Outback Queensland! The Outback makes up 65% of Queensland which means plenty of wide-open spaces to explore and plenty of events and experiences to immerse yourself in. From races, rodeos, fishing, camp oven cook-offs, the region’s events calendar is true-blue Australian with something for everyone.

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Outback Region

51

Visitor Information Centres

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Outback Queensland South-West Queensland Roma 2 Riggers Rd, Roma Qld 4455 (07) 4622 8676 romavic@maranoa.qld.gov.au www.visitmaranoa.qld.gov.au

Injune 32 Hutton St, Injune Qld 4454 (07) 4626 0503 injuneVIC@maranoa.qld.gov.au www.visitinjune.com.au

Charleville King St, Charleville Qld 4470 (07) 4654 3057 tourism@murweh.qld.gov.au www.murweh.qld.gov.au

Cunnamulla 2 Jane St, Cunnamulla Qld 4490 (07) 4655 8470 info@paroo.qld.gov.au www.paroo.info

Thargomindah 37 Dowling St, Thargomindah Qld 4492 (07) 4621 8095 tourism@bulloo.qld.gov.au www.thargotourism.com.au

Quilpie 51 Brolga St, Quilpie Qld 4480 (07) 4656 0540 tourism@quilpie.qld.gov.au www.quilpie.qld.gov.au

Central-West Queensland Blackall 145a Shamrock St, Blackall Qld 4472 (07) 4657 4637 binfo@btrc.qld.gov.au www.blackalltambotourism.com.au

Barcaldine 149 Oak St, Barcaldine Qld 4725

Bedourie 13 Herbert St, Bedourie Qld 4829 (07) 4746 1040 or 1300 794 257 www.diamantina.qld.gov.au

Boulia 25 Herbert St, Boulia Qld 4829 (07) 4746 3386 tourism@boulia.qld.gov.au www.boulia.qld.gov.au

(07) 4651 1724 infocentre@barc.qld.gov.au www.barcaldinerc.com.au

North-West Queensland

Longreach

37 Gray St, Hughenden Qld 4821

99 Eagle St, Longreach Qld 4730 (07) 4658 4150 visitinf@longreach.qld.gov.au www.longreachtourism.com.au

Winton 50 Elderslie St, Winton Qld 4735 (07) 4657 1466 or 1300 665 115 vic@winton.qld.gov.au www.experiencewinton.com.au

Far-West Queensland Windorah 7 Maryborough St, Windorah Qld 4481 (07) 4656 3063 windorahinfo@barcoo.qld.gov.au www.barcoo.qld.gov.au

Birdsville 29 Burt St, Birdsville Qld 4482 (07) 4564 2000 info@diamantina.qld.gov.au www.diamantina.qld.gov.au

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Hughenden (07) 4741 2970 www.visithughenden.com.au

Richmond 91-93 Goldring St, Richmond Qld 4822 (07) 4741 3429 or 1300 576 665 manager@kronosauruskorner.com.au www.kronosauruskorner.com.au

Julia Creek 34 Burke St, Julia Creek Qld 4823 (07) 4746 7690 tourism@mckinlay.qld.gov.au www.atthecreek.com.au

Cloncurry 48 McIlwraith St, Cloncurry Qld 4824 (07) 4742 1361 info@cloncurry.qld.gov.au www.cloncurry.qld.gov.au

Mount Isa 19 Marian St, Mount Isa Qld 4825 (07) 4749 1555 or 1300 659 660 info@outbackatisa.com.au www.outbackatisa.com.au

Upcoming Events Outback Queensland South-West Queensland MARCH APRIL

MAY

JUNE

07 – 08

Cunnamulla Golf Opening Day

JULY

02 – 05

Bash Break on Brolga

04 – 05

Outback Golf Masters

03 – 05

Adavale Rodeo, Gymkhana & Bikekhana

11

Barbara & Barry: It Takes Two

04

Noorama Picnic Races

11 – 12

Nockatunga/Toompine Polocrosse

10 – 12

Eromanga Campdraft & Rodeo

18 – 19

Yowah Opal Festival

10 – 12

Eulo Gymkhana & Enduro

11 – 12

Toompine Easter Gunshoot

02

Cunnamulla Golf Open Day Tournament

22 – 23

Eulo Polocrosse Carnival

15

Cunnamulla Festival Races

25

Cunnamulla ANZAC Day Races

28 – 30

PBR Bull Ride

29 – 30

Quilpie Polocrosse Carnival

28 – 30

Cunnamulla Fella Festival

02

Quilpie Cup

01

Kangaranga Do Street Party

02

Wyandra Horse & Bike Gymkhana

10

RUOK? Day

14 – 17

Music in the Mulga

12

Quilpie Show & Rodeo

23

Cunnamulla Show

26

Pride of the West Festival

26 – 27

Quilpie Motorbike Gymkhana & Enduro

OCT.

10

Cunnamulla Cup Races

NOV.

06

The Best of Bandstand Performance

DEC.

31

Cunnamulla New Year’s Eve celebrations

05 – 07

Men’s Golf Sand Green Championships

06

Brisbane Comedy Festival on Tour

06 – 07

Eulo Polocrosse

12

Paroo in Pink

13

Cunnamulla Ladies Pink Day Races

13 – 14

Cunnamulla Polocrosse

20 – 21

Quilpie Polocrosse

AUGUST

SEPT.

Please note, event dates are true and accurate at time of printing, however they may be subject to change.

Quilpie, Outback Queensland

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Upcoming Events Outback Queensland Central-West Queensland FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

08

Alpha Valentine’s Cent Sale

02

Barcaldine Race Club Race Meeting

29

Muttaburra Cricket Fun Day

15 – 18

International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians

19 – 20

Alpha Show

14

Barcaldine Race Club Race Meeting

Harry Redford Cattle Drive Reunion

28

22 – 23

North Gregory Turf Club Races

23

Winton Show Ball - Great Gatsby Gala

06

Waltzing Matilda Day

23

Aramac Races

24 – 25

Tower Hill Races

06

Landsborough Flock Ewe Show

06

Winton P & A Show

06

Barcaldine Race Club Race Meeting

JUNE

01 – 03

Gem of the West Campdraft

01 – 04

Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Festival

Quilpie Shire - a stunning Outback region in South West Queensland that is steeped with a rich pioneering and prehistoric history.

Incorporating the towns of Quilpie, Cheepie, Adavale, Toompine and Eromanga there is sure to be something to entertain.

Dinosaurs at Eromanga Natural History Museum - OpalsArt - Exhibitions - Events - National Parks - Outback Pubs Museums - River walks or simply watch the sunset at Baldy Top, your Outback Adventure starts here!

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Quilpie Visitor Information Centre, 51 Brolga Street, Quilpie QLD 4480 (07) 4656 0540 tourism@quilpie.qld.gov.au www.visitquilpieshire.com

Find us on

facebook.com/visitquilpieshire instagram.com/visitquilpieshire #visitquilpieshire

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For your FREE travel pack stop by the Cunnamulla Fella Centre Jane Street, Cunnamulla cunnamullafellafestival/ Call 07 4655 8470 |

JUNE

JULY

20

Barcaldine Show

23 – 25

Outback Writers Festival

26 – 30

Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival

27

Alpha Races

18

Burra Back Up

06

Inaugural Muttaburra Caravan Reversing Championships

10 – 11

QBOA - Opal Festival

11

Winton 1/8 Mile Drag Races

25

Camel Races

25

Barcaldine Cultural Assocation Cent Sale

31 – 13 AUGUST

Aug

Flowers in the Dust Exhibition Corfield Races

08

Muttaburra Races

08 – 09

Westech Field Days

08 – 09

Diamantina Open Golf Championships

31

Variety Bash 2020

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North Gregory Turf Club Races

OCT.

04

Winton 1/8 Mile Drag Races

NOV.

03

Melbourne Cup

in Australia’s newest museum.

Please note, event dates are true and accurate at time of printing, however they may be subject to change.

Local Waltzing MatildaMarkets

Experience the story of

CWA Barcaldine Markets | 2nd Saturday Monthly Jericho Tourism Markets | Various Saturdays Monthly

Winton Opal Festival You are able to buy/sell opal in every form with no entry fees.

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Queensland Boulder Opal Association Inc.

WBTA Junior Bush Poetry Competition

19

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01

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17

SEPT.

Experience the story of

Waltzing Matilda in Australia’s newest museum.

Opalton Bush Park Designated opal fossicking area with camping areas. Bus tours are also available.

Queen of Gems Jewellery Design Awards $4,000 worth of prize money on offer across 3 different categories.

Winton| Western Queensland

www.matildacentre.com.au

www.QBOA.com.au

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Highways, byways and roads less travelled...

Situated in the heart of central western Queensland, our region offers visitors a warm outback welcome and experience.

See all our region has to offer by exploring our five towns – Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac and Muttaburra.

Experience the good old fashioned small town values and charm that our region has to offer. barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au C O M M U N I T I E S

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Muttaburra

EXPERIENCE A NIGHT SKY LIKE NO OTHER! Discover the animals and birds that make the shire home.

Paddle, swim, fish and camp on the iconic Tomson and Barcoo Rivers and Cooper’s Creek.

Experience the history and lifestyle of times gone by at the Barcoo Shire and Whitula Gate museums. Enjoy outback hospitality at the many events: Jundha races, yabby races, sheep shenanigans, bronco branding, rodeos, campdrafts, gymkhanas, stockman’s challenges, and fishing competitions.

Marvel at the natural beauty of the shire from red sandhills to flood plains, and jump country to open downs country.

Jundah Information Centre 07 4658 6930 | Stonehenge Information Centre 07 4658 5857 | Windorah Information Centre 07 4656 3063

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Windorah International Yabby Races

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Upcoming Events

DIAMANTINA EVENTS 2020

Outback Queensland Far-West Queensland MAY

JULY

AUGUST

SEPT.

OCT.

02 – 03

‘Yellow Belly Hunt’ Fishing Competition

28 – 30

Birdsville Horse & Motorbike Gymkhana

04

Jundah Sheep Shenanigans

11 – 12

Windorah Bronco Branding & Gymkhana

01 – 02

Jundah Golf Open Competition

08 – 09

Windorah rodeo & camp draft

15 – 16

Stonehenge Bronco Branding, Rodeo

02

Windorah International Yabby Races

25 – 27

Jundah Rodeo, Gymkhana & Branding

03

Jundah Annual Races

24

Stonehenge Barcoo Big Bash Cricket

Big Red Bash – Paul Kelly 7 – 9 July

Clean up Australia Day 1 March

info@diamantina.qld.gov.au P: 07 4564 2000 Bedourie Golf Day 14 March

bedouriegolf@gmail.com FB: Bedourie Golf & Leisure P: 07 4746 1600 Bedourie Handle Bars & Horns 11 April

bedouriegolf@gmail.com FB: Bedourie Golf & Leisure P: 07 4746 1600 Betoota Horse and Motorbike Gymkhana 18 – 19 April

betootasocialclubinc @gmail.com P: 07 4656 4949 ANZAC Day 25 April

Please note, event dates are true and accurate at time of printing, however they may be subject to change.

Birdsville

www.bigredbash.com.au FB: Big Red Bash P: 07 4564 2000 Bedourie Pig and Camel Races 11 July

Simpson Desert Ultra 6 – 7 June

FB: Simpson Desert Ultra info@simpsondesertultra.com www.simpsondesertultra. com/contact Bedourie Rugby 9’s 20 June

bedouriegolf@gmail.com FB: Bedourie Golf & Leisure P: 07 4746 1600 Birdsville Horse and Motorbike Gymkhana 26 – 28 June

djraymnt@bigpond.com FB: Birdsville Social Club P: 07 4656 3321 Bedourie Campdraft Rodeo and Gymkhana 3 – 5 July

glengyle@kidman.com.au P: 07 4746 1236

info@diamantina.qld.gov.au P: 07 4564 2000

bedouriegolf@gmail.com FB: Bedourie Golf & Leisure P: 07 4746 1600 Betoota Races 28 – 29 August

betootaraceclubinc @gmail.com FB: Betoota Race Club Inc. P: 07 4656 4949 Birdsville Beer Food and Wine Festival 1 – 2 September

info@diamantina.qld.gov.au www.birdsvilleraces.com P: 07 4564 2000 Birdsville Races 4 – 5 September

info@diamantina.qld.gov.au www.birdsvilleraces.com P: 07 4564 2000 Bedourie Races 11 – 12 September

bedouriegolf@gmail.com FB: Bedourie Golf & Leisure P: 07 4746 1600

Birdsville Bronco Branding Campdraft and Rodeo 8 – 10 May

djraymnt@bigpond.com FB: Birdsville Social Club P: 07 4656 3321

For more information visit our website: www.thediamantina.com.au P 07 4564 2000 info@diamantina.qld.gov.au

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Upcoming Events Outback Queensland North-West Queensland MARCH

14

Mount Isa St Patrick’s Day Races

APRIL

17 – 19

Julia Creek Dirt N Dust Festival

25

Mount Isa Anzac Day Races

MAY

02

Gregory Downs Races

03

Gregory Canoe Classics

08 – 10

Yelvertoft Campdraft and Rodeo

15 – 17

Julia Creek Campdraft

23

Mount Isa Country Showcase Races

29 – 31

Hughenden Show

29 – 31

Camooweal Campdraft and Rodeo

06

Mount Isa Cup Races

12 – 13

Richmond Field Days & Races

12 – 13

Cloncurry Show

19 – 20

Mount Isa Show

25 – 28

Saxby Round-Up

26 – 28

Festival of Outback Opera

08 – 12

Cloncurry Stockmans Challenge and Campdraft

AUGUST

SEPT.

OCT.

05

Mount Isa Street Festival

06

Mount Isa Races

06

Mount Isa Mailman Express

06 – 09

Mount Isa Mines Rodeo

07 – 09

Hughenden Campdraft

21 – 23

Camooweal Drovers Camp Festival

11 – 13

Cloncurry Beat the Heat Festival

18 – 20

Dajarra Campdraft and Rodeo

23 – 25

Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic Please note, event dates are true and accurate at time of printing, however they may be subject to change.

JUNE

JULY

25 31 – 02

OUTBACK AT ISA

...your starting point for true Outback adventures

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Cloncurry Merry Muster Festival

Local Markets North-West Queensland Mount Isa Community Markets | 1st and 3rd Sunday Monthly

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VISITOR INFO | TOURS | BOOKINGS | CAFE | ART GALLERY 19 Marian Street, Mount Isa | (07) 4749 1555 | www.experiencemountisa.com | 8.30am-5.00pm, 7 days a week

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Cobbold Gorge, Outback Queensland

Featured Outback Events Top Picks for 2020 Cunnamulla Fella Festival 28 AUG.

Annual three-day festival showcases the best of outback lifestyle, featuring shearing display, bronc and bull riding, markets, live music, horse sport and much more!

Outback Food & Wine Festival 11 SEPT.

Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic

Birdsville Races 4-5 SEPT.

After the Windorah International Yabbie Races try your luck with a punt at the infamous Birdsville Races.

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Savour great food, wine and craft beers at the must-attend 3-day outback foodie event!

Indulge your senses with a fun-filled night paired with local music.

23-25 OCT.

Enjoy trophy-worthy fishing competitions, Dragon Boat Regatta, Yabby Races and casting competitions. Bring your rods and your competitive spirit!

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