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If you're bleary eyed from watching all the Olympic action, then step away from the TV and breath in the artisan air at these events around Australia...

The Alice Desert Festival, from 12-21 September, hosted by Alice Springs showcases the arts community of Central Australia, both aboriginal and non-indigenous. Fronting the Todd river and only 5 minutes from the centre of town, the Desert Palms Resort offers a true oasis in the desert. Stay in a Standard room for just $107 per night.

A big month in Melbourne kicking off with the Fringe Festival from 24 Sep to 12 Oct, overlapping with the Melbourne International Arts Festival (9-25 Oct). Stay with a mate at the Cosmopolitan Boutique Hotel in St Kilda for just $122 per night. Or search our entire Melbourne accommodation range here.

It's all happening in the beautiful Sydney seaside suburb of Manly. Check out the Manly Arts Festival (12-28 Sep) and Manly Jazz Festival (4-6 Oct). Self-cater at the Manly Serviced Apartments from just $90 per night in a Studio... clean, comfortable & convenient!

This Is Not Art in Newcastle (2-6 Oct) is the largest and most diverse arts fair in Australia, combining four festivals into one. If you're an independent, emerging or experimental artist, writer, musician or academic, or you're looking for inspiration in these areas, then sign up! Click here to browse our full range of Newcastle hotels starting from just AUD$109 per night.