This historic battle ended in defeat, but the day has become a celebration of the courage shown by these poor soldiers who were facing certain death. Anzac Day endures as one of the most important national occasions of both Australia and New Zealand, a spiritual and solemn day of remembrance. Over time, Anzac Day has evolved into the recognition of all the men and women involved with the Australian armed services. Throughout Australia, almost every town holds their own dawn services, marches and games of 2-up - a betting game involving 2 or 3 coins. Anzac Day is a chance for all generations to remember, reflect, rejoice and look towards the future with hope. Click here for more information on Anzac Day. |
Acclaimed internationally as a benchmark for temporary street circuits, the challenging 4.47 km track has several fast sections and 4 chicanes. Held since 1991, the event has become just as well known for its beautiful Indy Girls as it has for the world class racing. Nikon Indy 300 attracts tens of thousands of spectators for each day, with a huge range of non-racing events also on offer. The hottest cars, the hottest parties, the hottest beaches. Click here for more information on the Gold Coast Indy 300. |
From more than 800 entries, each year 16 Finalists are selected to premiere to an audience of more than 150,000 people via simultaneous satellite screenings in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Hobart and 8 regional locations around Australia. The only requirements to enter a film into the Tropfest are - the film must have had no prior public screenings, must be less than 7 minutes, and must contain the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI). Tropfest has tested the creativity of filmmakers all over the country by challenging them to reference TSIs such as pickle, chopsticks, a coffee bean and a muffin in their film entries. Click here for more information on Tropfest. |
What started originally as a protest march back in June 1978 has evolved into the world's largest event of its kind, attracting visitors from all over the globe. While the festival features many exotic costumes and colourful character, it has always maintained a political edge. Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras is normally held around the end of February / beginning of March. |
Great entertainment, class horseracing and premium hospitality makes for a fantastic week in the outback. The horses are generally nothing to threaten the Kentucky Derby but for a glimpse at what Australians get up to in remote areas, the Birdsville Races should be on your schedule. Located in the Outback of Queensland, the town of Birdsville has limited accommodation for the event (the population outside race day is around 200), so the majority of visitors bring camping equipment or sleep in the back of the ute. Click here for more information on the Birdsville Races. |
Beginning on Boxing Day (26th December) each year, no other yachting event in the world attracts such huge international media coverage. Past years of the Sydney to Hobart have seen entrants from the United Kingdom, Canada, The Netherlands, Italy, and New Zealand - as well as every Australian state. The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race distance is approximately 630 nautical miles (1,170 km). |
At least 150,000 people get to the track, and the same happens at every suburban and metropolitan race-track in the whole country. There are meetings everywhere, from Kalgoorlie to Cairns, any of which would be an excellent place to gauge the nation's obsession with gambling. As a way of seeing what makes Australians tick, getting to Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day is right up there with watching them toss coins on Anzac Day. Click here for more information on The Melbourne Cup. |
Summernats offers over 160 exhibitors presenting the latest performance products and vendors offering a variety of food and drinks to suit all tastes. Entertainment ranges from live bands and a beauty pageant to special vehicle performances and a spectacular stunt and fireworks show Saturday night. Summernats is a national celebration of spectacular customised, modified street machines, hot rods, sport compacts, factory muscle cars and other special interest vehicles - attended by over 100,000 people each year. Click here for more information on Summernats. |
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