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The Sydney Winter Festival at Bondi Beach
Written by Emma, Australia, June 2012
Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach is commonly associated with bronzed Aussie lifesavers, shaggy-haired surfers and overcooked backpackers soaking up the rays of Australia’s
seemingly endless ...
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The Taste of Tasmania Festival
Written by Brooke, Australia, November 2012
The Taste of Tasmania Festival, called The Taste Festival these days, features Tasmania’s best food and wine for 7 days across Australia ‘s summer holiday season. Located on Hobart ‘s
...
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The World Buskers Festival in Christchurch
Written by Kyle, USA, January 2013
If one thing is certain it’s that everybody loves a good street performer, and in few places in the world do so many of them gather in the same place as at the World Buskers Festival in Christchurch. ...
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Toast Martinborough Festival
Written by Kyle, USA, October 2012
Just because the Wairarapa region only produces 1% of New Zealand ’s
wine harvest doesn’t mean it can’t throw one of the country’s largest
festivals. Held on the third Sunday of November ...
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Top Festivals in Melbourne: March 2012
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2012
Melbourne
is the place to be in March as music, food & wine, sport, comedy
and gardening are all represented in a range of fantastic festivals
throughout the city. Editor’s Note: This ...
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Viva la Espana! 5 Ways to Get Spanish – in Melbourne!
Written by Jane Ormond, Australia, June 2011
Let’s face it, Europe is quite the flight from Australia. Luckily, Melbourne is quite the multicultural hotspot, able to stem homesickness or travel bugs with its mini versions of some of the world’s ...
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Vivid Sydney Festival
Written by Emma, Australia, May 2011
If you are lucky enough to be in Sydney between May 25 and June 11, then you’re in for a treat, as the city’s iconic landmarks become a spectacular canvas of color and light during the Vivid ...
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Wellington Cup Carnival
Written by Kyle, USA, December 2012
The Wellington Cup Carnival
is a three-day celebration held each January which centers around the
Wellington Cup horse race, one of the premiere racing events for Kiwi
jockeys, gamblers and ...
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What's on in Brisbane for July and August
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
Top 3 things to do in Brisbane this season:
1. Surrealism Exhibition
Where: Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAG/GoMA), South Bank.
When: 11 Jun 2011 – 2 Oct 2011
GoMA is ...
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What's on in Sydney this month?
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2011
Vivid Sydney (May 27 to June 13)
There’s a few more days left to catch the spectacular light
installations on the city’s iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House
and Harbour Bridge. 3D ...
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What’s going on in Auckland
Written by Emma, Australia, September 2011
Auckland is at the center of the action during the Rugby World Cup 2011 ,
and to celebrate the city is hosting a series of events as part of the
REAL NZ festival. Here’s just a taste of some of ...
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What’s on in Brisbane?
Written by Emma, Australia, September 2011
Brisbane Festival – until September 24
Brisbane Festival is in full swing this month with a packed program
of international and Australian artists and productions. Celebrating and
...
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What’s on in Melbourne?
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
Spring is already in the air in Melbourne and the city is celebrating with several festivals and events.
Melbourne Writers Festival –25 Aug to 04 Sep 2011
Now in its 26th year, the Melbourne ...
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Your Guide to the 2012 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2012
Melbourne swells with visitors during the Australian Grand Prix so it pays to book your accommodations in Australia
and plan ahead of time. That includes figuring out which days you plan
on ...
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