Flowers in the Middle of Everywhere ~AFAA Convention 2026
SAVE THE DATE – AFAA CONNVENTION 2026
AFAA Convention 2026 ~ Hosted by Sale Floral Art
Flowers in the Middle of Everywhere
Monday 7th September – Saturday 12th September 2026
celebrating AFAA’s 50th Anniversary
We were thrilled when the ladies from Sale Floral Art, Victoria enthusiastically put their hand up during the Convention in South Australia to host our AFAA Convention 2026 in Sale. I am very happy to report their committee has been working extremely hard and have secured an excellent venue to hold our convention.
Register your interest at Sale Floral Art use the following email address:
This will put you on the mailing list to receive the program with full details, including schedule and registration, as soon as it is released.
Meanwhile familiarise yourself with The Middle of Everywhere. Victoria’s best kept secret! http://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au
We look forward to seeing you in September.
Guest Demonstrator – Francine Thomas from New Zealand
Just 2.5 hours East of Melbourne, you’ll find some of Victoria’s finest offerings – from scenic mountain ranges, pristine beaches, beautiful wetlands, temperate rainforests and many other beautiful places, the best of nature is right at your fingertips in the heart of Gippsland. Take a stroll along Ninety Mile Beach, explore the many wonders of the Alpine National Park and wind down in the Gippsland Lake Coastal Park. We don’t call it The Middle of Everywhere for nothing. Add to that a thriving café and restaurant culture as well as an enviable selection of wineries and foodie treats, and you’ve got all you could ever need right on your doorstep.
Travelling to Sale from Melbourne
Whether you are arriving from the airport or starting in the city, the journey to Sale is a straightforward two-step process.
1. From Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
Since there is no direct train line from the airport to regional Victoria, you will first need to head into the city center:
Catch the SkyBus: Located right outside the arrivals terminals. These run frequently (roughly every 15 minutes) and will take you directly to Southern Cross Station.
Tickets: You can buy SkyBus tickets at the booths outside the terminal or via their app/website.
2. From Southern Cross Station to Sale
Once you arrive at Southern Cross Station, you will transition to the regional rail network (V/Line):
The Line: Look for the Gippsland Line (usually bound for Bairnsdale).
The Journey: The train trip from Southern Cross to Sale typically takes about 2.5 to 3 hours.
