Special Events in Australia & NZ
With a sports mad population and superb facilities, it's not surprising that some of the greatest sporting events are held downunder. Other events such as Sydney's New Year celebrations, Mardi Gras, and 2011's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand will also attract thousands of people.
During these times cities come alive with colour and excitement and pre-booking your accommodation in advance is strongly recommended.
If you're attending an event in Australia or New Zealand, whether sporting or otherwise, Freedom Australia can help you. We offer travel, accommodation and ticket packages for most major events, including:
- Australian Open tennis hosted in Melbourne in January, usually the first Grand Slam tournament of the season.
- Horse Racing major meetings including the famous New Zealand and Melbourne Cups.
- Grand Prix motor racing around Melbourne's Albert Park circuit and the Gold Coast Indy 300
- Cricket Tests one day Internationals and Twenty20 matches in Australia
Stay longer - A special event can be a great excuse for a longer holiday in one of the world's most desirable destinations. Talk to your consultant about visiting other cities and regions whilst you are on your trip downunder.
| EVENTS CALENDAR | ||
| Jan |
Sydney Festival performing arts |
Sydney Auckland Melbourne Australia Christchurch |
| Feb | Leeuwin Concert festival of music Chinese New Year celebrations |
Western Australia Sydney |
| Mar | Mardi Gras parade Clipsal 500 V8 motor racing Adelaide Cup horse racing Canberra Festival Australia Lifesaving Champs |
Sydney Adelaide Melbourne Adelaide Canberra Gold Coast |
| Apr | Royal Easter Show National Folk Festival Anzac Day public holiday Alice Springs Cup Red Bull Air Race |
Sydney Canberra Australia & NZ Alice Springs Perth |
| May | Margaret River Wine Festival | Western Australia |
| Jun | Sydney Film Festival Finke Desert Race motor sport Queens Birthday public holiday |
Sydney Alice Springs Australia |
| Jul | Darwin Show & Beer Can Regatta Gold Coast Marathon Darwin Cup Carnival horse racing |
Darwin Queensland Darwin |
| Aug | Hamilton Is. Race Week yachting Royal Queensland Show Henley on Todd Regatta Mount Isa Rodeo Bledisloe Cup Rugby |
Whitsundays Brisbane Alice Springs Queensland Christchurch |
| Sep | Brisbane River Festival Perth Wild Flower Festival Aussie Rules Football Final Royal Adelaide Show Bledisloe Cup rugby Rugby World Cup |
Brisbane Perth Melbourne Adelaide Sydney New Zealand |
| Oct | Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Royal Hobart Show Indy 300 Gold Coast motor racing Rugby World Cup |
Victoria Hobart Queensland New Zealand |
| Nov | Melbourne Cup horse racing Royal New Zealand show New Zealand Cup horse racing |
Melbounre Christchurch Christchurch |
| Dec | Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Australian PGA Golf Champs Sydney New Year celebrations |
Sydney/Hobart Queensland Sydney |
Tailor Made Australia Holidays
With Freedom Australia you can enjoy the type of holiday that’s right for you. Tailored to provide exactly the experience you’re looking for, or design your own from our FREE brochure.
You can mix and match any of our Australia and New Zealand experiences, including any of these special events, plus tours, resorts and island stays. Or include other destinations such as Fiji, the Cook Islands, Singapore, and more.
To find out more call today on 0844 567 8050
