4WD Touring Australia — October 2017

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Cathy’s always tuned in to the bush

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unmissable events.

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NSW: COROWA AGRICULTURAL AND

HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Horse events, pavilion displays, wildlife

exhibitions, magic shows, a climbing wall and

pony rides.

Additional free entertainment for the kids and

all the fun of sideshow alley.

http://www.corowashow.com

8 October

SA: MEADOWS COUNTRY FAIR

A great family fun day in the Adelaide Hills

showcasing food, wine and produce, wildlife

conservation and education.

Featuring the legendary ‘Udder Tug’ hand-

milking competition as well as dog trials, an

animal expo, produce and wine stalls and

entertainment for kids.

http://www.meadowscountryfair.com.au

15 October

WA: REYNOLDSON RESERVE WILDFLOWER

FESTIVAL

Held at Wongan Hills outside Perth this

colourful festival hosts tours of the picturesque

Reynoldson Reserve.

There will also be market stalls, wine and cheese

tasting, devonshire teas and a car boot sale.

http://www.wildflowersocietywa.org.au

27-29 October

NSW: LITHGOW HALLOWEEN

Main Street will be overrun with freaky fiends,

ghouls, zombies and fabulous fantasy in the lead

up to October 31’s Halloween.

There will also be a fun-filled pedestrian zone

with themed precincts, non-stop entertainment

and a community ‘trick or treat’ event for kids.

http://www.tourism.lithgow.com

28 October

WA: NAMBUNG COUNTRY MUSIC MUSTER

Held at Nambung Station in the heart of the

Turquoise Coast, this four-day music events

features walk-ups, bush poetry, line dancing and

local and interstate singers.

Campsites are available.

http://www.nambungstation.com.au

26-29 October

QLD: GRANDE COUNTRY CARNIVALE

Roma hosts a festival of culture and colour with

monster truck shows, live music, a rodeo and bull

riding events, a grand parade, a fireworks display,

sand sculpting and workshops for kids.

Take part in the record attempt at Australia’s

longest single line dance and enjoy entertainment

from roving entertainers and an appearance by

country music star Tania Kernaghan.

http://www.thegrandecountrycarnivale.com

16-22 October

VIC: ALEXANDRA AUTOMOTIVE SWAP MEET

AND HISTORIC TRUCK MUSTER

Held by the local Rotary Club, this event

features up to 50 historic trucks, classic cars,

vintage motorcycles and hot rods.

There will also be food, bric a brac and and

swap meet stalls.

http://www.rotaryalexandra.org.au

8 October

NT: ULURU ASTRONOMY WEEKEND

Held at Ayers Rock Resort, this event

encourages astronomy enthusiasts of all ages to

discover the spectacular Australian outback sky.

Includes fun family activities and

demonstrations; engaging discussions on

energetic cosmic events, the structure of the

universe and more.

http://www.ayersrockresort.com.au

20-22 October

6-8 October

WA: KULIN BUSH RACES

Take in the spectacular scenery of Kulin in

the Wheatbelt region at this family friendly race

weekend.

There will also be novelty events, children’s

entertainment, live bands and delicious country

style food.

http://www.kulin.wa.gov.au

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