Falls Creek offers a huge range of events no matter what time of year you visit. Here's a list of what you can expect in 2009/2010!
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January 2010
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2nd annual "Big Fella" Festival
For over 30,000 years indigenous Australians have been coming to the high plains, in the shadows of 'Big Fella' (Mt. Bogong) to share their rich culture. Join us for this exciting celebration with leading indigenous musicians & dancers performing throughout the afternoon and evening plus traditional games, bush tucker,art and much more... |
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Falls Creek Billy Cart Derby
Dust off the old billy cart in the shed and bring it up to Falls as we turn the Village roads into the ultimate test of your driving skills. There will be races for all ages. Loads of great prizes, trophies and fun for all the family. |
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16 - 17 |
Taste of Falls Creek
Celebrates local food, wine, music and the Victorian High Country with its spectacular scenery and cooler summer climate, producing some of the best gourmet food and wine in the country. |
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23 - 24 |
Victorian Mile-High Dragon Boat Championships
Teams of 20 paddle it out on the Rocky Valley Lake for the prestigious crown of Victorian Mile High Champions! With less than 2 weeks to go, get your team together and start practicing... |
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Audax Alpine Classic Cycling Challenge
The Audax Alpine Classic sees more than 2,000 cyclists travel through some of Victoria's most spectacular countryside in the north west Alpine region of the state, including the challenging ride up Bogong High Plains road into Falls Creek. |
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February
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2010 Mile High Dragon Boat Results
Click here to view the results from this year's Mile High Dragon Boat Races. |
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Mile High Tennis Tournament
The highest tennis tournament in the country where locals and guests battle it out for bragging rights. |
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March
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3 Peaks Challenge
Take the challenge, ride the 230km course through Australia's most spectacular Alpine Region! The Bogong High Plains road between Falls Creek and Omeo Highway has just been sealed, creating, for the first time, the opportunity for a 'European-Style' road cycling event. The 230km course starts and finishes at Falls Creek, circumnavigating Victoria's Alpine Region traversing Tawonga Gap, Mt Hotham, then back to Falls Creek via Omeo. |
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17 - 21 |
Falls Creek Artist's Camp / Master Classes
Some of Australia's most talented artists get inspired by the spectacular surroundings. |
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21 - 27 |
Terra Australis
The 600km event will be Australia’s most challenging Mountain Bike event, starting in the Alpine Resort of Falls Creek and finishing 7 days later on the banks of the Ovens River in Wangaratta. It will travel through the Alpine Villages of Dinner Plain, Bright and Beechworth and is set against the majestic backdrop of Victoria’s High Country. |
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April
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Easter Family Carnival
Falls Creek comes alive over Easter with heaps of activities happening throughout the weekend. The Cadbury Easter Festival is held on the Sunday with a giant Easter egg hunt, kids competitions, egg toss for the older kids and of course heaps of eggs and prizes to give away. |
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ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Remember those who served our country and join us at Eagle Rock, under the Eagle Chair on the Pretty Valley Road. |
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June
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Falls Creek Ice Plunge
Join us as we take a winter plunge into Rocky Valley Dam to celebrate the first day of winter. All entrants receive a free Ice Plunge t-shirt to commemorate their bravery and Falls Creek SES will also be running a fund raising BBQ to warm you up.
For more information or to register (only registered plungers will receive a free t-shirt) please contact Kate Price on 03 5758 1223 or kateprice@fallscreek.com.au
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