Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
September
Peak northern tourist season begins to tail off in September, as the weather generally
remains mild across the country.
Brisbane Festival
One of Australia's largest and most diverse arts festivals runs for 22 days in September.
The impressive schedule includes concerts, plays, dance and fringe events. It finishes off
with 'Riverfire', an elaborate fireworks show over the Brisbane River.
Wallaby Creek Festival
In late September, this three-day festival features blues, roots and world sounds. There are
kids activities, workshops, performance artists and acrobats. It all happens in a lush tropical
setting near Rossville, 40km south of Cooktown. (
www.wallabycreekfestival.org.au
)
Carnival of Flowers
This 10-day flora-fest in Toowoomba celebrates the return of spring to southeast Queens-
land. The highlight is the Floral Parade featuring flower-bedecked floats. There's also a
food-and-wine component, concerts, garden tours, open-air cinema and blooming displays
all over the 'garden city'. (
www.tcof.com.au
)
Noosa Jazz Festival
Affluent Noosa can get a bit self-centred and uptight at times, but this jazz fest gives the
locals permission to let it all hang out. Over 90 different performances hit town, at both in-
door and outdoor venues. Some events are free. (
www.noosajazz.com.au
)
NRL Grand Final
The culmination of the annual National Rugby League competition - which features the
Brisbane Broncos, North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans amongst 13 other
