Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Chinchilla Melon Festival 2013


If you would love to split watermelons using nothing but your own head or ski in front of thousands on watermelons than the Chinchilla Melon Festival is one festival you must attend. 

Known as the ‘Melon Capital’ of Australia, Chinchilla produces one quarter of Australia’s melons and celebrates this achievement every 2nd year in February. The Chinchilla Watermelon festival attracts thousands of visitors all around Australia who mostly come to take part in its outrageously unique events- such as;


  • Melon Skiing
  • Melon Dash for Cash
  • Melon Bungee
  • Melon Bullseye
  • Melon Ball Games
  • Chariot Race
  • Melon Ironman
  • Pip Spitting Competition

The Chinchilla Melon Festival is a must DO road trip for all ages. Chinchilla is an easy 3 hours drive west of brisbane along the Warego Highway.  It is a festival not to be missed- so write it in your travel diaries today. 




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