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.
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, Warrnambool....
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25 Feb - 30 Jun 2012
Apollo Bay Market is held on most Saturdays throughout the year and provides an excellent opportunity for a pleasant morning with quality handmade...
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20 Apr - 25 May 2012
The sound of laughter will echo around Victoria as everyday women make new friends, regain a healthy fitness level and learn to play squash as part...
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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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28 May - 27 Jun 2012
If you were in control of Australia's water, how would you use it? Our Water Exhibition engages and inspires visitors to expand their understanding...
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1 Jun 2012
Through movies as diverse as Paradise Road and The Right Stuff, the music of The Planets has permeated our culture. Holst's spectacular astrological...
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2 Jun 2012, 16 Jun 2012, 30 Jun 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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2 Jun 2012, 7 Jul 2012, 4 Aug 2012, 1 Sep 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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8 - 11 June 2012
The National Celtic Festival is held annually over the June long weekend in Portarlington. It is now the southern hemisphere's largest and most...
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9 - 10 June 2012
Life Saving Victoria hosts Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB) from Life Saving Club's around Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Lifesavers will...
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9 - 10 June 2012
The Casterton Kelpie Muster is an event that showcases the Kelpie breed of dog. They have a range of activities including the poets breakfast, iron...
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16 Jun - 2 Sep 2012
The 2012 Scarf Festival will be held from 16 June to 2 September 2012 at the National Wool Museum in Geelong. This year's theme - The Journey - is a...
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16 - 17 June 2012
The Torquay Froth and Bubble Literary Festival is held in Torquay Victoria on the second last weekend in June, annually. The name is taken from a...
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17 Jun 2012
Butchered is raw, gritty and interactive. This lunch is not for the faint hearted!Explore the darker side of the hearty winter roast with Executive...
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24 Jun 2012
The Salomon Trail Running Series is designed to present trail running for all that it can be: scenic, accessible, not overly technical and fun for...
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24 - 28 June 2012
The sporting public will have the chance to send off the nation's basketball teams before they embark on their London odyssey in the...
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1 - 8 July 2012 (dates to be confirmed)
The Warrnambool is the fun capital of the Great Ocean Road with the annual Fun4Kids festival that celebrates children's imagination and creativity.
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