Events and Festivals in Australia

Whether it’s a local party or a massive national festival, nothing’s more frustrating than missing out on major events on your travels. To make sure you’re at the most exciting events in Australia check out the HostelBookers roundup of what’s happening when. We’ve got the lot covered!

07 Dec 2009Perth, Australia

The annual Gravity Games, held in Perth, presents the best in adrenalin-fuelled sports from jet skiing to skateboarding.

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10 Jan 2010Sydney, Australia

Australia's premier festival attracts over a million visitors to Sydney each year with its packed timetable of cultural events.

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Sculpture by the Sea

Sculpture by the Sea

04 Mar 2010Perth, Australia

Every March, Cottesloe Beach becomes the site of a unique art exhbition with around 50 sculptures plotted along the sand.

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

24 Mar 2010Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne's celebration of all things comic is one of the most lively and popular festivals in the southern hemisphere.

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31 Dec 2009Sydney, Australia

When it comes to New Year's, it's hard to beat the awe-inspiring fireworks and pyrotechnic displays in Sydney.

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Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

27 Feb 2010Gold Coast, Australia

The prestigious professional championships decides the year's top surfer and marks the start of a new World Tour.

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Melbourne Moomba Waterfest

Melbourne Moomba Waterfest

06 Mar 2010Melbourne, Australia

The annual carnival in Melbourne is a multicultural extravaganza of concerts, parades, water sports and diverse cuisine.

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