Time to Roam Magazine Issue 5 - October/November 2013 | Page 59

National Caravan & Camping Shows
Sunshine Coast Caravan, Camping &
Boating Expo
18 - 20 October Stockland Park, Kawana,
Sunshine Coast QLD
Toowoomba Spring Camping & Lifestyle
Expo
25 - 27 October, Toowoomba Showgrounds
QLD
Brisbane Pre-Christmas Caravan and
Camping Sale
31 October - November 3, RNA
Showgrounds, Bowen Hills QLD

South Coast Caravan, Camping & Holiday
Expo
8 - 10 November, Mackay Park Batemans
Bay NSW
Bendigo Leisurefest
22 - 24 November, Bendigo Racecourse VIC
Auswide Motorhome Club made Wauchope
NSW their destination for their 2013 Annual
get together for six days in September. Just
over 80 vehicles ranging from converted
1970s buses to the latest sleek motorhomes
travelled from as far as Tasmania. Auswide
Motorhomes 2014 meet will be in Penola SA.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

October 18

October 6 to 13

Broome Full Moon Beach Walk

World Solar Challenge –
Darwin to Adelaide

A five kilometre moonlit walk along the
famous Cable Beach with music, poetry
and stories provided along the way by guest
artists and entertaining locals. Info www.
environskimberley.org.au/event

Attracting teams and individuals from all over
the world, cars cover the 3,000 kilometres from
Darwin to Adelaide powered only by the sun.
Info: www.worldsolarchallenge.org

Till October 30

October 26, 27

Celebration of Mount Barker Wildflowers

CheeseFest Adelaide

Banksia Farm is home to an 11 acre arboretum
with all 78 Banksia species, most of the 98
Dryandra species and many other showy
natives. The gardens abound with more than 45
bird species. Info: www.wildflowerswa.com

Australia’s biggest artisan cheese festival set
in the picturesque Rymill Park.
Info: www.cheesefest.com.au

16, 17 November

An annual music, food and wine festival
held in picturesque McLaren Vale.
Info: www.gorgeousfestival.com.au

Perth Heritage Days
A chance to get to know the wonderful old parts
of this modern city that escaped the wrecker’s
ball. Now in its fifth year, this is one of Perth’s
fastest growing annual events.
Info: www.heritageperth.com.au

November 22-24
Gorgeous Festival, Fleurieu Peninsula

NT
November 29, 30
Chairman’s XI versus England
Alice Springs hosts its first international
cricket in 13 years with England playing the
Chairman’s XI between the First Ashes Test
and Second Ashes Test. Traeger Park Oval
is perfectly set against the backdrop of the
MacDonnell Ranges.

ACT
Til Oct 18

National Vice President George Andrews
(left) and National Secretary Jim Marshall

reveal the beautiful landscapes and superb
architecture of Canberra’s embassies and high
commissions. Explore the customs, sounds
and cultures of Europe, Asia, the Americas
and Africa all in one day with performances,
exhibits and displays.
Info: www.canberra100.com.au

From Nov 29
Anzac Voices, Australian War Memorial
Marking the centenary of the First World War,
this exhibition features treasures from the
War Memorial’s archives. The voices of
the ANZACs will be presented through
their letters and diaries.
Info: www.awm.gov.au

TASMANIA
From Nov