Cooly Rocks On, 1-11 June

24/05/2012 Leave a comment

[Kirra, 1-11 June] Cooly Rocks On is a 50s and 60s based nostalgia festival run over the borders of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads every June. The festival consists of a car show of 1200+ hot rods, custom and classic cars and Rock ‘n Roll, Rockabilly and Swing entertainment over 11 days. Cooly Rocks On also delivers a surf precinct in Kirra and is made up of many shows, displays and fun for all the family. The festival is free to enter and the program builds up over the year to bring visitors a very popular event visited by over 50,000 people. http://coolyrockson.com.au/

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Vivid Sydney, 25 May – 11 Jun

22/05/2012 Leave a comment

[Sydney, 25 May to 11 Jun] Sydney will once again be transformed into a spectacular canvas of light, music and ideas when Vivid Sydney takes over the city after dark. Colouring the city with creativity and inspiration, Vivid Sydney highlights include the hugely popular immersive light installations and projections; performances from local and international musicians at Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House and the new Vivid Ideas Exchange at the MCA featuring public talks and debates from leading global creative thinkers. http://www.vividsydney.com/

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Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival, 24-27 May

17/05/2012 Leave a comment

[Surfers Paradise, 24-27 May] The annual Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival has attracted over 480,000 people since it first began in 2002 making this a world class event. Transcending the barriers of age, gender and culture Blues on Broadbeach is one of Australia’s iconic Blues Festivals. The Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival is unique as it feeds on the unique village like atmosphere and relaxed ambience that is Broadbeach.
The Blues on Broadbeach Music festival nurtures Australian Blues talent as well as provides a stage for international acts. The festival provides a musical experience like no other in Queensland, remaining a FREE event. http://www.bluesonbroadbeach.com/

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Great Ocean Road Festival of Distance Running, 19-20 May

15/05/2012 Leave a comment

[Torquay, 19-20 May] The Great Ocean Road Festival of Distance Running – Six events will be held over the weekend of 19-20 May, 2012. The 2012 Great Ocean Road International Marathon races, of varying distances, will cater for a wide variety of runners/walkers. The Wheelchair Athletes’ Challenge, is a stand alone event, using the same route Apollo Bay-Paradise and is a tremendous event. A Kids’ Gallop will be introduced over a flat, easy course of 1.5km. Up for a challenge – why not give the half or full marathon distances a go! http://www.greatoceanroadmarathon.com.au/

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Port Douglas Carnivale, May 18-27

10/05/2012 Leave a comment

[Port Douglas, 18-20 May] The first weekend of Carnivale (18 – 20 May ) will be a food and wine festival, with all the popular food events including Longest Lunch, Palates of Port, Food Wine and a Taste of Port and Seafood Extravaganza  held over the one weekend.  The second weekend ( 25- 26 May ) will have the  Street Parade (25 May ) and Beach Day (26 May).  There will be lots of events during the week as well  to make 2012 Carnivale a fabulous experience for locals and visitors. http://www.carnivale.com.au/

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Fiji International Jazz and Blues Festival 2012, 10-13 May

08/05/2012 Leave a comment

[Denarau, 10-13 May] Following on from the incredible Fiji 2011 International Jazz and Blues Festival the 2nd festival is now officially announced. Musicians from around the world will again travel to Fiji with a line-up that includes stars of the jazz and blues worlds from  Australia, New Zealand, England, the United States as well as Fiji’s own incredibly talented local bands. The CEO of Tourism Fiji Josefa Tuamoto puts it like this, “This is a spectacular event which helps to cement Fiji’s status as the hub of South Pacific tourism as well as showcasing the world’s friendliest airline Air Pacific and our greatest asset Our people.” http://www.fijijbfest.org/

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2012 Ironman Australia Triathlon Port Macquarie, 6 May

03/05/2012 Leave a comment

[Port Macquarie, 6 May] Following the successful event last year the Ironman Australia event for 2012 sold out in 38 minutes! The race date for the 2012 Ironman Australia event has been confirmed as Sunday, May 6, with a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike and 42.2 km run.  With the two-lap Ironman bike course confirmed an increased number of Ironman competitors will be accepted into the 2012 event, with an enhanced course, finish line and race centre. http://ironmanaustralia.com/

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Ballarat Heritage Weekend, 12-13 May

01/05/2012 Leave a comment

[Ballarat, 12-13 May] Held over the Mother’s Day weekend, history comes to life at the Ballarat Heritage Weekend. In 2012 the event will focus on ‘Your Childhood Memories’. What was Ballarat like in the 1930′s, 40′s and upward?
What stories can you bring with you of living and growing up in Ballarat? Live recordings will be made of those who would like to share their childhood experiences and adventures. http://www.ballaratheritageweekend.com/

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Port Macquarie Festival of Bodyboarding, 14-21 April

29/03/2012 Leave a comment

[Port Macquarie, 14-21 Apr] The International Bodyboarding Association are bringing the excitement of their rapidly expanding sport to Port Macquarie with the International Bodyboarding Championships. Including the 25th Anniversary of the Port Macquarie Team’s Challenge through to a mix of international Bodyboarding action, this eight-day event creates the Port Macquarie Festival of Bodyboarding. http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/2587-event-details.asp?intEventID=12446

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Margaret River Wine Festival,13-16 April

27/03/2012 Leave a comment

[Dunsborough, 13-16 April] The annual Margaret River Wine Festival is an abundance of wine, food, music and art experiences. Winenot rediscover one of Australia’s favourite wine regions – forage with your friends for local produce as you savour up to 300 wines at the Vintage Festival or just get caught up in the natural beauty and bounty of the region as you immerse your senses!  http://www.margaretriverfestival.com/

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