South East Queensland is becoming an exciting area for new events and festivals. With fantastic annual events such as the Spicers Hidden Vale Cycle Classic to Opera and Jazz events, there is always something exciting to keep you occupied.

Spicers Hidden Vale is the ideal accommodation base from which to enjoy these widely acclaimed regional events, and the perfect retreat following a busy, event-focused day.

For specific and timely event information, visit the Events Calendar on the South East Queensland tourism website.

2010 Events Calendar

Steam Train Sundays, The Workshops Rail Museum, from March 2010

After a successful return in 2009,  the popular Steam Train Sunday,  presented by The Workshops Rail Museum will steam towards Spicers Hidden Vale in 2010, beginning Sunday 7 March. Departing from Roma Street Station in Brisbane, a magnificently restored steam engine and heritage carriages will carry passengers for a one-hour trip through Brisbane’s suburbs, passing through city stations and river crossings.

Steam Train Sunday runs once a month from March to December 2010 with trips at 10:10am,  11:40am and 1:10pm. Prices for Steam Train Sunday trips start from $18.50 for adults,  $10.00 for children under 15 years and $55.00 for a family of two adults and two children. Bookings are essential and can be made by downloading a booking form from The Workshops Rail Museum website or phoning (07) 3432 5100.

Christmas in July 2010

Every weekend in July 2010. For those dreaming of a luxurious gourmet escape from city living each winter, Christmas always comes early at Spicers Hidden Vale. In 2010, Spicers Hidden Vale will be hosting its Christmas in July celebrations allowing guests to indulge in fabulous accommodation and a festive feast with all the trimmings.

With the crisp country atmosphere helping to work up a hearty appetite, food lovers will think all their Christmases have come at once when each Saturday in July the retreat offers its traditional hot carvery dinner and lavish extras for the ultimate weekend getaway.

Priced from $548* per couple, the packages include two nights accommodation in an elegantly restored colonial cottage, Christmas in July dinner on Saturday including traditional carvery with all the trimmings, glass of egg nog or mulled wine to sip in front of the open fire place before dinner, full country buffet breakfast and Christmas gift in room on arrival.

For bookings contact Spicers Hidden Vale on 1300 881 435 or email events@spicershiddenvale.com.au

flight centre cycle epic 2009

20th - 22nd August 2010. If you missed the 2009 Cycle Epic or you're keen to do it again, don't miss the 8th Flight Centre Cycle Epic in August 2010.

This is a family event and there are plenty of different activities including the race line up.

Once again, the property will also be hosting the bike show which will include an awesome lineup of bikes from Merida, Scott, Titus and many more. Come and give these serious pieces of equipment the once-over before the big event.

This iconic event offers four challenging distances and several categories to challenge and reward riders. For bookings please contact Tailwind Promotions Pty Ltd.