Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
September
Spring heralds a rampant bloom of wildflowers across outback SA, espe-
cially in the majestic Flinders Ranges. It's cool and windy down south;
starting to get hot and sticky up north.
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Henley-on-Todd Regatta
(
www.henleyontodd.com.au
)
Alice Springs' iconic 'boat' races on the (usually) bone-dry
Todd River. Watch from the riverbanks, or build your own boat and join in.
3
Royal Adelaide Show
(
www.theshow.com.au
) A major seven-day agricultural festa. How many prize bulls, tat-
tooed carnies and blue-singleted sheep shearers can you handle?
October
The weather avoids extremes everywhere: a good time to go camping.
After the football and before the cricket, sports fans twiddle their thumbs...
But there's always wine and food!
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Riverland Wine & Food Festival
(
www.riverlandwineandfoodfestival.com
) Sample Riverland food and drink in Berri, on
the banks of the mighty, meandering Murray River (Australia's Mississippi).
November
'Stinger' (jellyfish) season across coastal NT. Hooray for swimming pools!
Warm spring SA days tease city workers with a hint of summer.
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Feast Festival
(
www.feast.org.au
) Annual gay and lesbian festival in Adelaide, with film, cabaret, mu-
sic, forums, theatre and literature (and a few feasts).
