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Sydney Festival 2012
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2011
Every January, Sydney celebrates summer in the city with three weeks packed full of performances, exhibitions and events. Attracting over 200,000 people to its first night alone, Sydney Festival is ...
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Sydney Film Festivals
Written by Brooke, Australia, August 2012
Given the diverse cultural backgrounds of those living in the city of Sydney , and an overall love of being creative (or at least trying to be more creative than Melbourne ), the film festival ...
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Sydney for Food Lovers
Written by Brooke, Australia, December 2012
Sydney ‘s
diverse food culture, ranging from trendy cafes to hatted restaurants,
draws food lovers from around the world to partake in the local fare.
Created from the combination of cultures ...
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Tasmanian International Beerfest
Written by Brooke, Australia, October 2012
Australia ‘s
largest beer festival, the Tasmanian International Beerfest, takes
place during two booze-filled (in moderation, of course) days on Hobart ‘s
Princes Wharf. Although beer lovers ...
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Taste of Sydney 2012
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2012
It’s Sydney’s turn to host the scrumptious Taste Festival in March 2012. Catch all the action over four days at the beautiful Centennial Parklands near Oxford Street, Paddington. Editor’s Note: ...
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The Hunter Valley Chocolate Festival
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2012
If you’ve always wanted to walk through a Willy Wonka-esque landscape then the Hunter Valley Chocolate Festival is as close as it gets! Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our ...
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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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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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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 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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