Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
March
Possibly the most festival-packed month of the year, March has fine weather, though
everyone notices the turning leaves.
Moomba
The action at Mooba (
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/moomba
) is focused around the Yarra
River, where waterskiing and the wacky Birdman Rally (watch competitors launch them-
selves into the water in homemade flying machines) take place.
Port Fairy Folk Festival
Historic Port Fairy is charming at any time of year but fills with music fans every Labour
Day long weekend for this folk festival. Join them for an impressive line-up of roots acts
from around the world. (
Click here
)
Australian Formula One Grand Prix
The normally tranquil Albert Park Lake becomes a Formula One racetrack and the buzz,
both on the streets and in your ears, takes over Melbourne for four days of rev-head action
Awakening of the Dragon
Join Bendigo's Chinese community in celebrations (
www.goldendragonmuseum.org
)
that
include lion dancing, a costume parade and the awakening of Sun Loong with more than
100,000 crackers.
Apollo Bay Music Festival
Ocean views, a laid-back atmosphere and a diverse range of acts make this festival
(
www.apollobaymusicfestival.com
) one of the nicest on the calendar.
