Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
August
Peak season continues in northern Queensland, where temperatures remain mild and
rainfall is minimal. In the south, cooler weather continues, making for brisk, sunny
days on the beach.
'Ekka' Royal Queensland Show
The Royal Queensland Show (formerly the Brisbane Exhibition, shortened to 'Ekka')
brings the country to Brisbane in a festive 10-day event. Fireworks, concerts, fashion
parades, theme-park rides, show bags, junk food and prize-winning livestock by the truck
load. (
www.ekka.com.au
)
Cairns Festival
Running for three weeks from late August into September, this massive art-and-culture
festival brings a stellar program of music, theatre, dance, comedy, film, indigenous art and
public exhibitions to Cairns. Lots of outdoor events. (
www.cairns.qld.gov.au/festival
)
Hervey Bay Whale Festival
One of the world's best whale-watching towns pays homage to its favourite cetacean in this
early-August event. Attractions include an illuminated evening street parade, a kids' festiv-
al and free seafront concerts. (
www.herveybaywhalefestival.com.au
)
