Event date: 28 November - 30 NOvember 2025
Get ready, rev heads - Springnats returns to the Shepparton Showgrounds for three epic days of horsepower, style, and non-stop action! From 28-30 November 2025, the engines will roar and the crowds will cheer as we take over Shepparton for one of Australia's most iconic automotive festivals.
What's On at Springnats 2025
Driving Events
Take it from the street to the track! Our driving events are the pulse of Springnats:
Go to Whoa - Precision meets power in this fast-paced challenge
Autokana - A twisty timed event that tests driver skill and control
Grab a Flag - A fan-favourie with a fun twist
Burnout Competition - The main event! Expect tyre smoke, wild revs, and insane power!
Show & Shine
Check out some of Australia's toughest, cleanest, and most creative builts - all on display. From classics and muscle to elite customs and daily-driven gems, every car has a story.
Aussie Hotel Street Cruise & Display
We hit the streets of Shepparton in style! See the entrants cruise down Fryers Street before parking up at the Aussie Hotel for a display the whole community can enjoy.
Family Friendly Atmosphere
Springnats isn't just for car lovers - it's for everyone! With food trucks, market stalls, trade stands, kids' activities, and more, there's something for all ages.
Entries & Tickets
Vehicle Entries Now Open!
Don't miss your chance to enter your vehicle into Springnats 2025! Whether you're chasing trophies or just keen to be part of the action, entries are now open. Click the button below to enter!
Event date: 26 June - 5 July 2026
The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is Australia’s only Outback film festival and the world’s only festival dedicated to profiling and supporting the Australian film industry. Held in Winton, Queensland, this family-friendly festival offers an immersive experience that caters to diverse audiences, celebrating Australian storytelling against the stunning backdrop of the Outback.
The festival’s dynamic program features themed special events, Breakfast with the Stars, the unique Silent Night Experience, film-student-led Short Film Competition and film location tours. These engaging activities allow visitors to connect deeply with Australian cinema and culture. The festival also plays a vital role in the industry by supporting Queensland and Australian filmmakers, often providing premiere screenings for local productions that face distribution challenges.
Showcasing the best new Australian films alongside a retrospective program, the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival ensures that authentic Australian stories reach appreciative audiences.
A highlight of the festival is its venue—the historic Royal Theatre, Winton’s open-air theatre. Established in 1918, it is one of only two remaining open-air theatres in Australia, making it a must-visit destination for film lovers and history buffs alike.
Experience the magic of Australian cinema under the Outback stars at the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival, where stories come to life in the heart of Queensland.
Event date - 1 - 3 May 2026
The Festival of Outback Skies is a three day event that includes a range of activities including a bull ride, arts and craft workshops. Markets, cooking demonstrations, live music, a fine dining dinner under the stars, lantern parade to name a few.
Volunteer Opportunities
Seeking volunteers to participate in a range of roles from administration, bar sales, traffic direction, showing people to their campsites, waitering, art workshops, minibus shuttle drivers and site set up. Volunteers receive a free powered camping site and entry to all ticketed events (except the dinner) To register your interest as a volunteer, please go to the festival website and fill out a volunteer application under the get involved tab. For all enquires contact Jennifer Tasker at tdo@flinders.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4741 2971.
Festival Location
The festival site is spread across three precincts all within 500m of each other. The site is also walking distance from the Hughenden CBD. The Hughenden Showgrounds will host the Dinner Under the Stars and the Bull Ride events, with live music, art workshops, cooking demos and more. The Art Sculpture Trail at the historic Coolabah Tree will showcase sculptural pieces entered into our Art Sculptural Competition. At the Hughenden Recreational Lake you can enjoy star gazing, water sports and food markets. The closing lantern parade is alongside the lake before they are released across the water.
Getting There
Hughenden and surrounds are serviced by rail, plane and bus routes and is a very accessible destination for those who prefer self-drive. There are five major roads entering Hughenden, from the north, south, east and west. Situated on the Overlander’s Way approximately half-way between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Hughenden region is a hub for many destinations.
Festival Camping
Flinders Shire Council have powered and unpowered sites available at the festival site. The sites do have access to toilets and showers. Powered sites are $90 for three nights (max 4 people per site), and unpowered sites are $45 for 2 nights (max 4 people).
Festival Glamping
For the ultimate accommodation experience at the festival treat yourself to a glamping tent located on the banks of the Flinders River. These glamping tents are next level luxury in camping. Six meter high European Bells tents with quality bedding, chairs, floor rugs, side tables, lights, phone charging station and a welcome pack. You also have a concierge 24/7 to look after your needs. The glamping tents are located a short walk across the river to the festival site. 3 nights twin share is $1,450. An additional queen bed can be rented for your tent to increase capacity to four people.