Shows and Exhibitions of Australia
QueenslandEvent name: The Ekka
Date of the event: 7 - 16 August 2008
Website: http://www.ekka.com.au/
Location: RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane
How to get there: Getting to the Ekka by bus or train is easy, there are extra dedicated services daily. There are ample parking areas if you are wanting to drive, however the rates can be quite high.
Approx Cost: Adults $22.00, Concession $16.00 ID must be presented, Children 5-14 years $12.00, chidren under 5 free. Family Passes available.
Where to stay: Situated only 2.5km from Brisbane central, the city is the ideal place for out of towners to stay. Surrounding suburbs are Windsor and the Fortitude Valley.
General information: Known as the Ekka to locals, the Exhibition or The Royal Queensland Show is ten days of fun in Brisbane for all ages. There are heaps of events and attractions at the RNA Showground, including fireworks, concerts, displays, fashion parades, prize-winning animals, craft and food. Plus there's always the fun of the rides in Sideshow Alley, tonnes of showbags and live music.
Event name: Sydney Royal Easter Show
Date of the event: 9 - 22 April 2009
Website: http://www.eastershow.com.au/
Location: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park Cnr Showground Road and Murray Rose Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Map: Click here for a map
How to get there: Best way to get to the show is with a ShowLink Ticket. The all-inclusive ShowLink tickets are great value and make your trip to the Show easy. The all-in-one ticket includes entry into the Show and return travel on CityRail services, Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses, regular Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries. Tickets are valid for single entry use on any of the 14 Show days.
Approx cost: Not currently available
Where to stay close by: With the ShowLink tickets including your transport and show entry, you can stay anywhere that has access to the public transport system in Sydney. Why not stay somewhere in the City and take in some of the other attractions Sydney has to offer. Take a look here for things to do in Sydney.
General Info:
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is the largest annual event in Australia, running for 14 days over the Easter period and attracting nearly a million showgoers each year.
The Show aims to highlight Australian agricultural excellence through Competitions and education. Approximately 15,000 competitors submit some 35,000 entries for judging in over 40 diverse Sydney Royal Competitions spanning livestock, domestic animals, District Exhibits, apiculture, poultry, arts, woodchopping and horticulture and many more.
There plenty to do with rides, races, food, fashion, and countless showbags to choose from, everyone will find something to entertain.
Date of event: 27 Feb - 01 March 2009, Admission 0830 – 2200 daily
Event name: ACTEWAGL Royal Canberra Show
Website: http://www.rncas.org.au/
Location: Exhibition Park Canberra, Flemington Road, Mitchell ACT
How to get there: Public transport
Approx cost: $18.00 adults, $10.00 6 – 16years, under 6 FREE, Student/Concession $12.00 ID must be presented, Family Passes available
Where to stay close by:
General info: “The ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show, Canberra's largest all ages event, is staged annually by the Royal National Capital Agricultural Society. While having agriculture at its core, the Show has broadened over the years to reflect more entertainment, educational features and exhibitions, ensuring that there is a vibrant mix of "city meeting country" and "country meeting city".
For daily planners, maps, facilities and services information go to the website
Date of event: 18 - 23 September 2008
Event name: Royal Melbourne Show
Website: http://www.royalshow.com.au
Location: Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria 3032
How to get there: There are numerous options on how to get there. Take a look at http://www.royalshow.com.au/services-info.asp#gettinghere
Approx cost: $27.00 adults, $13.00 5 – 14years, under 5 FREE, Student/Concession $17.00 ID must be presented, Family Passes available. After hours rates for after 1730 hours.
Where to stay close by: Why not stay in Melbourne city? Located about 5.8 km from the showgrounds with plenty of public transport options.
General info: Admission to the Royal Melbourne Show is your ticket to extraordinary value for the whole family. It's a fun, interactive, unforgettable day out and your chance to experience live entertainment, first-class animal competitions and demonstrations, heaps of free activities including a new adventure trail for kids, interactive sports and leisure games, blue-ribbon food and wine tasting, all your favourite showbags and much more.
Tasmania
Event name: Royal Hobart Show
Date of the event: 22 – 25 October 2008
Website: www.hobartshowground.com.au/show/
Location: Royal Hobart Showground - 2 Howard Road, Glenorchy Tasmania
How to get there: http://www.hobartshowground.com.au/show/visitors/location.php
Approx cost: Adults 16 years and over $16.00, Student/Concession $11.00, Children 5-15 years $9.00, chidren under 5 free. Early Bird and Family discounts available
Where to stay close by: Why not stay in Hobart? Located about 8.93 km from the showgrounds with plenty of public transport options. Or hire a car from Vroom Vroom Vroom and take in the sights.
General Info: It is at the Show that rural Tasmania and city businesses alike can showcase their best produce, wares and services. The Royal Hobart Show is the "people's event" and truly offers something for everyone, no matter what your age or interests.
Date of event: 05 – 13 September 2008
Event name: Royal Adelaide Show
Website: http://www.theshow.com.au
Location: Goodwood Road, Wayville SA 5034
How to get there: Public Transport options
Approx cost: $18.00 adults, $11.00 children 5 – 15years, children under 5 FREE, Student/Concession $14.00 ID must be presented, Family Passes available. After hours rates for after 1730 hours.
Where to stay close by: Why not stay in Adelaide city? Located about 3.3 km from the showgrounds with plenty of public transport options.
General info: Enjoy carnival rides, sideshows, exhibitions and attractions, exquisite handicraft and arts, cookery and wide variety of champion livestock and animals. It is at the show that rural South Australia and city businesses alike can showcase their best produce, wares and services.
Event name: Perth Royal Show.
Date of the event: 27 September - Saturday 4 October2008. Admission 0900 – 2100 daily
Website: http://www.perthroyalshow.com.au/
Location: Claremont Showgrounds. (10 Mins, West of Perth CBD)
How to get there: Public transport is the easiest way to get to the Show. Catch the bus or train to the Claremont Showgrounds. Bus numbers 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 98/99, (Circle route) 102, 103, and 107 all stop near the Showgrounds or take the Fremantle line train that stops at the Showgrounds.
Approx cost: Adults 16 years and over $24.00, Student/Concession $12.00, Children 5-15 years $12.00, chidren under 5 free.
Where to stay close by:
General Info: Highlights - IGA Fireworks Spectacular, Toyota V6 Hilux Heroes. biggest community event attracting 400 000 visitors from the city and the country every year. There are more than 230 showbags for sale at this year's Show.
Date of the Event: 24 – 26 July 2008
Event Name: Royal Darwin Show
Website: http://www.darwinshow.com.au
Location: Darwin Showgrounds and Exahibition Centre, Tate Place Winnellie, NT0820, Australia
How to get there: Click here for a map
Approx cost: Adults $17.00, Concession $10.00, Children 5-13 years $10.00, chidren under 5 free.
Where to stay: The Winnellie Hotel or Darwin city central is located 5.3km from the grounds.
General information: The Royal Darwin Show is the premier event on the Top End community calendar, where city and country come together for three days of competition, entertainment and displays of primary industry, horticulture, art, craft, cooking and photography.
