Events, Activities and Things To Do Around Australia in November

November 10th - November 13th

Taking place at the Lakes Golf Club, the worlds best golfers will converge in Sydney for the Annual Australian Open Golf Championship. The Australian Open is one of the principle golf tournaments on the PGA tour of Australasia.

First run in 1904, the prestigious championship is a key on the Australian sporting calendar with long standing course record of 264 still held by Gary Player.

Guaranteed to increase numbers at Golf Clubs throughout the country in perfect timing for the warmer months.

So pull out the cobwebbed 7 iron and head down to the Lakes Golf Course and watch the pros do it with ease. 

November 1st

Flemington Racecourse will play home once again to thousands of people as the Spring Racing Carnival reaches its annual peak.

The Melbourne Cup will once again take over the city and the hearts of Victorians for that one day in November.

The 3200m track tests out the endurance of horses bred both locally and internationally in what is Australias biggest horse race.

Will the record posted in 1990 by Kingston Rule in a time of 3:16:03 be beaten or will this long standing record hold against the test of time.

The day brings with it emotion, tears, happiness and despair (aswell as a few cocktails). This concoction of emotions eventuate into one of Victorias most celebrated sporting days.

With Melbourne being the sporting capital of the world, it's no surprise Victorians relish this day. So if you want to experience the Melbourne Cup for what its worth, head on down to Victoria.

November 12th - November 27th

The feast festival is held in South Australian Capital of Adelaide every November. The festival is a massive date on the queer community calendar.

A part of the major Queer Festival quartet (Mardi Gras, Midsumma, Pride & Feast), Feast provides an abundance of colours, sparkle an entertainment throughout November.

The vibrant festival is packed full of cabaret, film, theatre, forums, literature, dance, visual arts, sporting and community events.

The festival involves and displays the diversity of Adelaides gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer communities.

Head on over to Adelaide and take a look at the arts and culture on display.

November 23rd

Located in the picturesque and gorgeous backdrop of the fertile Tamar Valley in Launceston, is the annual Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival.

Creativity and Freshness establish the fundamentals to the festival. New ideas and innovation for the better are essential.

This new festival in Australia will feature a world class cinema, a short film competition and a fusion film competition.

The festival is complimented with Tasmanias internationally acclaimed food and wine.

So if you're a lover of film, head down to the beautiful city of Tasmania and join industry professionals from all corners of the world.

What more can you ask for then a festival showcasing cutting-edge film making and fresh ideas on contempory issues. All in beautiful Launceston.

November 3rd - November 13

The Brisbane International Film Festival will take place throughout the month of November in venues across Brisbane.

Every year movie lovers and enthusiasts converge in Queensland to celebrate the best and most interesting cinema from around the world.

Combining a mix of local and international films the 2 week event embraces the magic of film and the art of film making.

The Brisbane International Film Festival has launched films such as: The Full Monty, The Usual Suspects, Doing Time for Patsy Cline plus loads more.

The Cinemas part of the film festival include: Tribal Theatre, Palace Centro Cinemas and Palace Barrack Cinemas.

So if you love film. Look no further then the Brisbane International Film Festival.

November 5th - November 6th

From art exhibitions, to art and craft workshops, free entertainment and market stalls galore, The Darlington Arts Festival is Western Australias longest running free community festival.

Taking place in the beautiful Perth Hills village of Darlington (Approx 30 minutes drive from Perth CBD).

Beginning in the 1950's when a small art exhibition was displayed in support of the local fire brigade the Darlington Arts Festival has grown into a great weekend.

Plenty of entertainment is on offer to compliment the art displays. Everything from Jazz, Tango, School Bands and Drumming. And of course the buskers that rove their way through the crowds.

The Darlington Arts Festival has something for all ages and is a great chance to experience the arts and culture of Western Australia.