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AUSTRALIA DAY
This public holiday on January 26 is the
biggest date on the Aussie calendar.
Fireworks are set off all over the country
Events
– Perth and Sydney have impressive
displays. Sydney also hosts ferry, tall
ship and surfing races in its harbour. In
2009 it coincides with the Sydney leg of
the summer music festival, Big Day Out,
on January 23 – so a good week to be
in town. Acts on the bill include Neil
The region’s cultural Young, Arctic Monkeys and The
and sporting highlights. Prodigy.
www.australiaday.com.au
For more destination TOURISM AUSTRALIA
www.bigdayout.com
information, visit
www.ttglive.com
HAWAIKI CANOE RACE
Hawaiki Nui Va’a is a spectacular open usually in October, covers a total of 80
sea canoe race between Huahine and miles. It’s worth catching the finish on
Bora Bora. A Va’a is a traditional the paradise island of Bora Bora. The
outrigger canoe, originally made by the winners are given a traditional welcome
Polynesians from hollowed-out logs. and decorated with flower garlands to
TOURISM NEW ZEALAND
The competition attracts top crews from the sound of drums and singing.
around the world. The three-day event,
www.tahiti-tourisme.co.uk
TAHITI TOURISME
WINTER FESTIVAL
The Queenstown Winter Festival
shoehorns concerts, balls, competitions,
races, ice hockey games, bands,
comedy, debates, food and wine – all
into 10 lively days. The festivities kick
off with a spectacular musical firework
display. More unusual events include
the battle to be crowned Queenstown’s
“Top Bloke” and the Suitcase Race,
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX
where luggage is used as toboggans.
Next year’s festival starts on June 26. Britain’s Lewis Hamilton launches his
www.winterfestival.co.nz challenge to retain his Formula One
crown at the Melbourne Grand Prix,
GRANDSTAND MOTOR SPORTS
March 27-29, 2009. Grandstand Motor
Sports can book race tickets, or create a
tailor-made package, combining Formula
One action with a holiday to the Great
TOURISM AUSTRALIA
Barrier Reef, outback or rainforest.
www.grandstandmotorsports.co.uk
IMPARJA CAMEL CUP
Imagine a race where some mounts
charge forward, others refuse to budge
SYDNEY-HOBART YACHT RACE
and some even go backwards. This is
the hilarious Imparja Camel Cup, where
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race gets riders hang on to these unpredictable
off to a thrilling start every Boxing Day animals for dear life. The first of these
in Sydney Harbour. Huge crowds line races was staged as a bet between
the shore to watch more than 100 friends in 1970. Now the Lions Club
yachts set off on the gruelling 628-mile charity groups organise an annual
course. Alternatively, fly to Tasmania to race day, which has a great carnival
celebrate New Year’s Eve and see the atmosphere. The 2009 race takes place
weary crews cross the finish line. on July 11 in Blatherskite Park,
http://rolexsydneyhobart.com TOURISM AUSTRALIA Alice Springs.
www.camelcup.com.au
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