Caravan & Camping: Events in North Western Australia
IF the amazing scenery and breathtaking landscapes aren’t enough to get you into the state’s north, then one of these quality events might.
Let’s Go Caravan & Camping: Exploring WA’s North
Top 10: Caravan parks in WA’s North
IF the amazing scenery and breathtaking landscapes aren’t enough to get you into the state’s north, then one of these quality events might.
ADVX RIDE
31 May–13 Jun, Denham
Australia’s biggest adventure bike ride from Steep Point to Byron Bay in NSW.
ORD RIVER MARATHON
06–07 Jun, Kununurra
The 2015 program will include a registration dinner, transport to Lake Argyle; breakfast at Lake Argyle; finisher’s dinner and transport back to Kununurra.
KUNUNURRA AGRICULTURAL SHOW
10–11 Jul, Kununurra
BROOME HORSE RACING – WOODSIDE CUP
24–24 Jul, Broome
www.broometurfclub.com.au/racing-calendar
BROOME HORSE RACING – KIMBERLEY CUP
01–01 Aug, Broome
Join in the excitement of watching horses tear up the dust in the $40,000 Kimberley Cup.
BROOME MARATHON FESTIVAL
09 Aug, Cable Beach, Broome
Attempt the 42.2km marathon course, from Cable Beach to Coconut Wells; 19.6km soul run, or the 11.3km Matso’s Dash.
BROOME HORSE RACING – LADIES DAY
11 Aug, Broome
Be a part of one of the highlights of Broome’s social calendar and join the sea of colourful dresses on Ladies Day. The Broome Turf Club comes alive with exciting racing and a bevy of entertainment.
SHINJU MATSURI FESTIVAL 2015
28 Aug–06 Sep, Broome
LAKE ARGYLE ADVENTURE RACE
04–06 Sep, Lake Argyle, East Kimberley
www.lakeargyleadventurerace.com.au
Swim, run, mountain bike and paddle adventure in the Remote East Kimberley. Set in the awe inspiring Carr Boyd Range on the banks of Lake Argyle in the remote East Kimberley, the race incorporates a 3km swim, 29km paddle, 40km mountain bike and 10km run.
ORD RIVER DAM TO DAM DINGHY DASH & RIVER RALLY
12 Sep, Kununurra
www.kimberleyexposure.com.au/ord-river-adrenalin-rush/
A fun 55km adrenaline rush down the Ord River from Lake Argyle to the Ski Beach.
Originally published as Caravan & Camping: Events in North Western Australia
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