SA

Curramulka Speed Shear, March 23rd Watch shearers show off their skills for serious prize money in this small township, 186 kilometres west of Adelaide. This is a great family day out with lots of activities for children, as well as the monthly Curramulka Farmers’ Market. Entry is free. High Street, Curramulka, Yorke Peninsula. 0429 342 112; curryspeedshear.com

Highcroft, March 9th–10th This large hillside garden is terraced with rocks dug out of the paddocks. Wide paths meander through beds planted with roses, oleanders, canna, diosma, ornamental grasses, verbena, salvia, and butterfly-attracting Buddleia. Plants are all drought tolerant and from Mediterranean areas with similar climatic conditions to South Australia. 10am–4.30pm. 231 Mail Road, Harrogate. opengardenssa.org.au

The 2019 Maitland Show, March 16th Watch horses and utes in action, rope-twirling demonstrations and whip-cracking displays at this annual show. After all that fun, finish the day watching the fireworks. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for children or ring ahead to book a family ticket for $20. Rogers Terrace, Maitland. 0487 516 375; maitlandshowsociety.com.au