Right Around Australia Centennial – Queanbeyan Visit

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Date
November 2 2025
Frequency
Once Only
Opening Hours
10:00am - 2:00pm
Address
10 Farrer Place, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
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About this event

Imagine a world without highways, bridges, or even road signs. No GPS, no mobile phone, no internet. Just a tattered map, a trusty car, and Australia’s vast, untamed landscape. In 1925, two ordinary men, Nevill Westwood and Greg Davies, dared to dream of driving a car right around this incredible continent. Their Citroën 5CV, “Bubsie,” became their companion on this epic adventure, battling scorching heat, mechanical breakdowns, and the sheer isolation of the outback.

This year, come and celebrate the 100th anniversary of their remarkable achievement. And you have the chance to witness history firsthand, as you will be retracing the steps of Nevill Westwood and “Bubsie” in a similar Citroën 5CV!

Come and see this hundred-year-old vehicle up close. Marvel at its ingenious design, imagine the challenges faced by its courageous drivers and connect with the spirit of adventure that drove them across thousands of miles of uncharted territory. Hear the stories of their journey, the resilience they showed, and the human spirit that conquered a continent.

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Location10 Farrer Place, Queanbeyan NSW 2620

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Terms & Conditions – Caroloke Competition

  • Entry is free.
  • Only one entry per person whether you are an individual or in a group.
  • Categories are: Primary School, High School, Adults – Individual, Duet or Group.
  • There will be amazing prizes from local businesses for the winner in each category.
  • Your performance must be a Christmas Carol that is no longer than 3 minutes long.
  • Your performance must not contain any explicit language.
  • Please note, this is not a religious event.
  • Entrants must also not be professional singers. If you are a professional singer, please contact the events team on 0481 007 012 to book your performance.
  • Registrations close Friday 8th July 2022 at midday.

Terms & Conditions – CHRISTMAS DECORATING CHALLENGE

  • All entries can be dropped off at the Queanbeyan Showground on Friday 5th July 2024 between 4:30pm and 6:30pm.
  • You can only enter once in each category. i.e. 1 x Christmas Cake & 1 x Gingerbread House in your age group.
  • Cakes and gingerbread houses must not exceed 30cm in height, width and length.
  • All care will be taken while on display but we will not be responsible for any damages.
  • Cakes & gingerbread houses will be judged on decoration only.
  • All entries will be judged on Friday evening 5th July 2024 and winners will be announced at midday on the main stage on Saturday 6th July 2024.
  • All entries will be on display at the event in the building behind the Grand Stand.
  • A photo will be taken of the winners and their creations for promotional material.
  • Collection of your entry can be done from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday 6th July unless previously organised with the QPRC events team.