The Australian-Italian Festival showcases the Italian culture. One of North Queensland's most colourful and successful events, provided an exciting line-up of entertainment for all ages and tastes and has provided 15 years of entertainment, socialising, feasting and family fun.

This award-winning three day event is celebration of Italian heritage located in tropical North Queensland. Enjoying the best of authentic Italian cuisine and an extensive range of Italian wines and beverages visitors join the exuberant celebrations in the town's piazza, and "mangiamo, beviamo e cantiamo" .....Eat, Drink and Celebrate.

The annual festival, a tribute to the Italian heritage of the sugar-growing Hinchinbrook Shire, had its humble beginnings as an idea from a community workshop. Today the award-winning event attracts thousands of people to this culturally enriched region of Australia.

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• Stella Resorts - Townsville & Surrounds
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• Mantra One Bright Point - Magnetic Island

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