Events
From world-class surfing and ocean swims to folk music and wine, the Great Ocean Road region hosts a diverse range of festivals and events.
In Geelong see stunning aerobatics at the Australian International Airshow or watch colourful spinnakers fly on Corio Bay in Geelong during the Skandia Geelong Week – Australia's largest regatta. On the Bellarine Peninsula take in the best in Australian blues, rock, pop, funk and jazz music at the Queenscliff Music Festival in November.
Bells Beach is home to the Rip Curl Pro, the world's longest running professional surfing event and one of the most sought after titles on the World Championship Tour. If you're not content being a spectator, get amongst the 4,000 people taking part in the Lorne Pier to Pub, the world's largest open water swim.
Get musical in March and attend the Port Fairy Folk Festival with international and national artists performing in a four-day celebration of folk, blues, jazz and country music, alternatively check out the smaller, more intimate Apollo Bay Music Festival.
6 Aug 2011 - 26 May 2012
Victoria's historic coastal town of Queenscliff is home to the world's one and only Blues Train. It is a unique experience that combines four of...
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11 Nov 2011 - 12 Feb 2012
Wrecks, Reefs and the Mermaid is an exhibition of photographs by renowned underwater photographer Xanthe Rivett illustrating two archaeological...
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20 Nov 2011 - 1 Jul 2012
Come and explore the original undercover weekly market. Open every Sunday from 8am - 1pm at the Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street,...
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25 Nov 2011 - 26 Feb 2012
A backyard bonanza! It's stinking hot outside or it's pouring with rain, it's the middle of the summer holidays and the kids are climbing the walls....
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26 Nov 2011 - 12 Feb 2012
The first comprehensive survey of work by the Russian-born Swiss artist Nicholas Chevalier produced during his fourteen years in Australia from 1855...
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20 Jan - 24 Feb 2012
Returning for its fourth year to Johnstone Park, the Geelong Night Market celebrates Geelong's rich and diverse culture.Set in a fun and social...
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11 Feb 2012
An exciting event is coming to town. The Apollo Bay Seafood Festival will focus on all things seafood and food - showcasing the local producers, from...
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11 Feb 2012, 10 Mar 2012, 14 Apr 2012
The Central Geelong Farmers Market (CGFM) has been operating in Central Geelong since October 2003 and is the only authentic Farmers Market in...
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12 Feb 2012, 31 Mar 2012
A rare chance to get up close and personal with talented Australian artist Peter Trusler on Sunday 12th February.Peter is arguably one of...
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12 Feb 2012
LONG COURSE RACING RETURNS TO GEELONG!With the popularity of long course triathlons booming in Australia, USM Events is excited to bring back long...
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18 Feb 2012
The Kona Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon race starts in Apollo Bay and finishes in Forrest. three race options for competitors; 100 kilometres, 50...
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19 Feb 2012
The 2012 Festival of Glass will be held in February at the Bellarine Basketball.This unique event includes:- stalls by glass artisans, craftspeople...
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19 Feb 2012
The largest display of Ford vehicles anywhere in Australia.The day will include:- Over 1,000 Ford vehicles on display.- 30 different car clubs...
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25 Feb 2012, 10 Mar 2012, 24 Mar 2012, 7 Apr 2012
Who will be the best Xbox 360 MW3 player in 2012? Southern Event Management is host to the 2012 one versus one Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 3...
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25 Feb 2012, 24 Mar 2012
This authentic farmers markets is made up of farmers and producers of local fresh produce who sell their products direct to the public. Each market...
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26 Feb 2012, 25 Mar 2012, 29 Apr 2012, 27 May 2012
Experience the true laid-back atmosphere at one of the hidden gems!Situated in picturesque Princess Park which is only a stone's throw from the...
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26 Feb 2012
The Ford Otway Cycling Classic is conducted as a friendly road ride event for all cyclists that is held in truly some of the most beautiful scenery...
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3 - 18 Mar 2012
Music Glenelg Inc. presents - "It Started form The Sea" - Portland: Victoria's birthplaceThe event seeks to take advantage of the visit of HMB...
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3 - 4 Mar 2012
One of the most unique short film festivals in Australia, the third annual Warrambeen Film Festival is held on a working sheep, crop and free range...
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3 Mar 2012, 7 Apr 2012
Golden Plains and Moorabool Valley regions are famous for fresh food, award winning wines, gourmet food producers and breathtaking scenery. The...
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