The Best Out-of-Town Events Worthy of a Road Trip This Autumn
Get out of the city and visit festivals dedicated to potatoes, oysters and blues music.
Although summer is about to end, it's safe to say we're all still gearing to head outdoors for some quality time in the sun. Instead of sticking to your favourite hike or local park in the cooler days ahead, why not venture a little further afield into the countryside?
Spanning ocean and desert, Australia boasts an abundance of local food, live music and breath-taking nature to take in. From potato festivals to celebrations of oysters and long-running blues fests, there are festivals and events for every taste. And it's all happening in autumn, the season that isn't as hot or busy as summer. Do you need any more convincing?
Image: Narooma Oyster Festival
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EventEnlighten Festival 2020
Fri, 28 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar 2020
Around Canberra, Canberra
Watch the city light up as Canberra celebrates culture, music, performance and innovation.
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EventWine Machine 2020
Sat, 14 Mar, 2020
Roche Estate, Pokolbin
Music and wine come together for a party in the vines.
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EventCanberra Balloon Spectacular 2020
Sat, 7 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar 2020
Old Parliament House, Parkes
Get up early to see some spectacular hot air balloons take off into the sunrise.
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EventPort Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival 2020
Sat, 7 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar 2020
South Melbourne Market, South Melbourne
Music and six tonnes of molluscs return to South Melbourne Market.
