Sometimes the incentive of an annual event can be the extra little push you need to book your next break. Here are five of our favourites happening around the country in October.
1. Sydney for… Sculpture by the Sea
When: 20 October – 6 November, 2016
It’s the largest free to the public sculpture exhibition in the world and has a stunning backdrop in beautiful Bondi. What more could you want?
2. Melbourne for… Spring Racing Carnival
When: various dates across October (and September and November)
Sport collides with fashion, food and party festivities at the iconic Spring Racing Carnival, where the world’s best gallopers converge on Victoria. Our pick of the meets in October areBMW Caulfield Cup Day (Saturday October 15) and AAMI Victoria Derby Day (Saturday October 29).
3. Orange for… Orange Wine Festival
When: October 14 to 30, 2016
A celebration of the region’s thriving wine industry including over 90 events including the Orange Wine Show Tasting and Festival Night Market.
4. Canberra for… Floriade
When: 17 September – 16 October, 2016
What better way to celebrate Spring than at Canberra’s most iconic event Floriade, a diverse, program of music, cultural celebrations, food and wine, horticultural workshops, market traders and artistic displays.
5. Gold Coast for… Supercars Castrol Gold Coast 600
When: 21 to 23 October, 2016
In the final event of the PIRTEK Enduro Cup, drivers will do battle on the streets of holiday favourite, Surfers Paradise. Enjoy the weekend’s party atmosphere with entertainment by Peking Duck, The Living End, Bird of Tokyo and more.