Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
July
Pubs with open fires, cosy coffee shops and empty beaches down south;
packed markets, tours and accommodation up north. Pack warm clothes
for anywhere south of Alice Springs.
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Darwin Cup Carnival
(
www.darwinturfclub.org.au
)
Darwin's Fannie Bay racecourse erupts with six days of
thundering hoofs and fine-lookin' folk. Wear your shiny shoes and your best hat.
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NAIDOC Week
(
www.naidoc.org.au
) The National Aboriginal & Islander Day Observance Committee
conducts performances, exhibitions and talks in communities around SA and the NT.
August
Southerners, sick of winter's grey-sky drear, head north for some sun. Last
chance to visit the outback and tropical Top End before things get too hot
or wet (or both). Kakadu, anyone?
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SALA Festival
(
www.salafestival.com
) The South Australian Living Artists Festival zooms in on con-
temporary art (no dusty old canvasses here). Look for SALA posters in cafes/bars/
theatres/pubs around the state.
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Darwin Festival
(
www.darwinfestival.org.au
) Two weeks of theatre, comedy, cabaret, dance, music, food
and workshops - an artistic cavalcade! A focus on Aboriginal, Asian and outdoor events.
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Alice Desert Festival
(
www.alicedesertfestival.com.au
)
Central Australian visual arts, music, dancing, exhibi-
tions and street performers. Runs right through September, spilling into October.
