Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
October
Spring has sprung; the fillies are out as Melbourne glams up for the horse races. The
weather should be warming up with summer just around the corner, although cold
snaps are common.
Country Music in Mildura
It may not be Tamworth, but Mildura's annual knees-up
(
www.milduracountrymusic.com.au
)
is a fabulous celebration of all things country.
Melbourne International Arts Festival
Held at various venues around the city, the arts festival (
www.melbournefestival.com.au
)
features an always thought-provoking program of Australian and international theatre, op-
era, dance, visual art and music.
Wangaratta Jazz & Blues
Wangaratta hosts more than 350 national and international artists each year at Australia's
most important jazz festival (
www.wangarattajazz.com
). The line-up is often stellar; New
York greats make regular appearances.
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
Phillip Island's Grand Prix circuit attracts the world's best motorbike riders for this three-
day event (
www.motogp.com.au
).
