Articles tagged ‘Festivals amp; Events’
Lightning Ridge, Easter Celebration Tips #2
By Heather | April 25th, 2007 |
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The town of Lightning Ridge really pulled out all of the stops for their Easter Celebration. In addition to their Great Goat Race, There were several other events that if you attend- you should know about.
The Carnival- to keep the masses of tourists…about 2000 of them busy and the locals entertained, there was a [...]
Australian Lifesaving, an Exhibit in Darling Harbour
By Heather | April 16th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Come on Come on, Come on Come on… you know you’ve got a thing for those Aussie LifeSavers! You see them on the beaches-cute little yellow and red swim caps, authoritative swagger and all. For over a 100 years before Australia’s newest Reality TV show Bondi Beach Patrol (or something like that), The [...]
Lightning Ridge, NSW Easter Weekend, Wheelie Bin Races and Goats?
By Heather | March 28th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
This is a picture of Amigo’s Castle in Lightning Ridge. Quirky and independent, Lightning Ridge has long been known as a… ahem…shall we say…unique place? I’ve been told by one long time resident of Wellington that Byron Bay used to be considered drop out country but now it was just a [...]
April in Oz, Festivals around the Country
By Heather | March 27th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
So you are travelling around Australia, or maybe you live here and are in desperate need of a unique get away. check out a few of these festivals in a State near you!
Northern Territory
Tiwi Islands Football and Art Sale April 1
Alice Springs Cup Carnival April 21- May 7
Queensland
Ridley Polocrosse World Cup [...]
Bathurst Driving Circuit, Mount Panorama
By Heather | March 20th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Do you feel the need for speed? Easter Weekend sees lovely Bathurst turn into a motor revving, testosterone fuelled metropolis when the Bathurst International Motor Festival rolls into town. The oldest inland settlement, Bathurst, on the far side of the Blue Mountains, is always a picturesque little town. It also happens to [...]
Art and Schnapps at the Arthouse Hotel in Sydney
By Heather | March 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Late last week I received an invitation to the Spalding exhibit opening at the Arthouse Hotel at 275 Pitt Street. While the invitation looked appealing, I was puzzled how they had gotten ahold of my name and address. Upon closer inspection, I noticed www.wildbrumby.com in very small print. A HUGE grin came [...]
What’s on Perth, Sunday Concerts
By Heather | March 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Sunday and Sunset @ Subi Concert Series
Perth is proud to present a series of free concerts for the community throughout the year.
The Sunday @ Subi series runs through the winter months on Sunday afternoons and features a range of performers, styles and entertainment, all in the newly refurbished Subiaco Arts Centre at 180 Hamersley [...]
What’s on Melbourne
By Heather | March 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
G’day Folks! I’ve had a request for information from other cities outside of Sydney… What! Is there really life outside of Sydney!…He He just kidding. Check out some of these amazing events in Australia’s other city… Melbourne.
What’s on Melbourne. City Search
Come out and help turn your liver…err I mean [...]
Sydney Harbour Bridge, 75th Birthday
By Heather | March 8th, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Not a view of the Harbour Bridge you get everyday- and not one you are likely to get March 18th either…. Hey Everyone! It’s a party! Come help cut the cake and blow out the candles for this 75 year old beauty! Marvel at the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s engineering mastery right up close [...]
Sydney, Taronga Zoo Concerts
By Heather | February 26th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Sydneysiders, prepare to party! Summer is set to sizzle when an outstanding array of Australian talent burns up the Taronga Zoo stage every weekend in February and March.
The Sun-Herald Twilight at Taronga showcases the best of Sydney in the summer - fabulous weather, delicious picnics in great company and sensational entertainment in an awe-inspiring setting.
Grab [...]
