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National and Local
Events - Australia |
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Want to see what is happening where you are going? Maybe you want to include a
destination in your plans, some stopover to coincide with events happening in
that town? Some events happen across state and territory borders, some of
which are listed here. Other state/territory events can be found listed within
the Events section for each state and territory. For more information, check
the destination pages of the town or area you are visiting.
Some events happen at the same time throughout Australia, such as Christmas and
New Years Eve celebrations, ANZAC Day, Australia Day, local markets, agricultural shows etc. Some scheduled events only have approximate dates, with some dates changing
or being cancelled.
When planning your travel around events, contact
the holder of the event or the local visitor centre where the event is happening to confirm the event timetable. |
Find out how to apply for an events listing.
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January Events - Australia
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Open Gardens
Australia
Throughout the year
Open Gardens Australia is a
not-for-profit organisation that opens private gardens and organises
garden-themed events for public enjoyment around the country.
Promoting the enjoyment, knowledge, and benefits of gardens and gardening in the
Australian community, and to build strong public support for the development of
gardens across the nation.
Each season they open around 600 private gardens to the public. Each of the
gardens usually opens for just one or two weekends each season. See their
website for details. |
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February Events - Australia
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Australian V8 Supercar Championship Series
February to December
V8 Supercars is a category of touring car racing, and considered the most
popular motorsport in Australia. Fans of the Australia V8 Supercars Championship
of course need no introduction, with the season held over 14 race weekends,
held throughout the year. V8 Supercar events are held in all states
of Australia, New Zealand and Bahrain. The 2005 saw an event at the Shanghai
International Circuit in China.
The V8 Supercars historically sees a rivalry between Ford and Holden which
continues today, providing part of the sport's major appeal.
Rounds are held as follow (date and sequence of races may vary to those
listed here):
- Adelaide, SA February/March
- Barbagallo Raceway, WA March
- Wellington, New Zealand April
- Winton, VIC May
- Eastern Creek, Sydney, NSW June
- Hidden Valley, Darwin, NT June
- Queensland Raceway, Brisbane, QLD July
- Oran Park, Sydney, NSW August
- Sandown, Melbourne, VIC September
- Bathurst 1000, NSW October
- Indy 300, Surfers Paradise, QLD October
- Bahrain International November
- Symmons Plains, TAS November
- Phillip Island, VIC December
Sometimes individual races are known by the sponsors name.
Check the website for up-to-date information. |
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April Events - Australia
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Melbourne
Sydney |
ARBS
Air Conditioning Refrigeration Building Services
April
ARBS is an industry supported and
managed exhibition held every two years, alternating between Sydney and
Melbourne. All the major manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and agents
involved in the HVAC & R and building services and related industries use ARBS
to showcase their products and services to the important decision makers, buyers
and end users. |
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May Events - Australia
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June Events - Australia
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Alice Springs
Central Australia |
Alice Springs Beanie Festival
June (over 4 days)
A community- based event that began in 1997 with a beanie party, organised by
Adi Dunlop. In the early years, the festival was run by a group of friends on a
volunteer basis. The core group has slowly grown into a committed band of
beanie-ologists. We know our beanies! The festival was organised to sell beanies
crocheted by Aboriginal women in remote communities. It has grown into a fun
event where Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal artists share their culture and
exhibit together. The festival is unique because of the incredible amount of
community participation and our unique ties with local Aboriginal organisations.
The festivals aims have always been to develop Aboriginal womens textiles,
promote womens' culture and the beanie as a regional art form, as well as
promote handmade textile arts. To view our images,
click
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Brisbane
Melbourne
Sydney |
Winter Festival
June - August (dates vary for each location - see website over details)
The Australian Winter Festival
provides an authentic Alpine winter in the heart of the city. With locations in
Sydney. Melbourne, and Brisbane, the festival offer exciting line-ups, including
an exciting array of gourmet winter food, some dazzling action on the ice, and
authentic apr่s ski experiences. |
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