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The White Hat Guide to Major Events in Australia
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Tower Hill Races
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2 days of bush horse racing at it's absolute best. There's fashions of the
field on Saturday, animal farm and play area for the kids, free powered sites,
hot showers and it's fully catered. There's a bar operating all weekend, music
and dancing til late. Nearest the Pin golf competition with up to $1000 in
prizemoney (tba), also a recovery on Sunday for all the stayers.
Hillview Station, 45kms due west of Muttaburra on
Muttaburra-Olio Road, Outback
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25 & 26 April 2008 |
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Enquiries: (07) 4741 7196 |
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Carols by Candlelight
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An event that has become a popular part of the Melbourne calendar |
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Port Fairy Folk Festival
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Workshops, concerts and stalls. The Port Fairy Folk Festival usually sells out well in advance, so book early. |
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6 to 9 March 2009 |
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Enquiries: (03) 5568 2227 |
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Echuca Steam, Horse and Vintage Rally
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A White Hat favourite, this magnificent display of steam traction engines and wagons, portable steam engines, early farm machinery, vintage and classic cars and motorcycles. Also a variety of family entertainment. More information about this
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6 to 8 June 2009 |
Rotary Park, Echuca
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Enquiries: 1800 804 446 |
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Forthcoming Events
These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".
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Annual East Coast International Blues and Roots Festival
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The largest Festival of Blues & Roots music held in the southern hemisphere, with over 5 nights and 4 days of non-stop music on 4 stages daily. Artists confirmed to appear to date include: George Clinton Parliament/Funkadelic, Solomon Burke, Bebel Gilberto, John Lee Hooker Jr., Michael Franti & Spearhead, Kasey Chambers, The Cat Empire, Janis Ian, George Thorogood, Luka Bloom and Desmond Dekker. |
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Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
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Internation Formula 1 car racing. Also Formula 3, V8 Supercars.and a range of other events. Go along and soak up the action. |
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Australian International Airshow
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The largest airshow in the Southern Hemisphere, this biennial event brings aircrafts from all over the world to Avalon Airport. The initial days are for the trade and the public events commence on the Friday evening.. Full details at www.airshow.net.au. |
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Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
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Showcasing the world's best motorcycle riders at this picturesque circuit. |
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Australian Open Tennis Championships
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The Australian Open attracts the world's best tennis players and over 500 000 spectators over the fortnight making it the highest attended annual sporting event in Australia. It is the first grand slam tennis event for the calendar year. |
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
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The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is entering its 13th year and is now regarded as the largest and most successful horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere.9am to to 5pm daily with late closing (6pm) on Feiday, Saturday & Sunday. |
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Melbourne Marathon Festival
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A 42km road run from Frankston to Melbourne. Those not attempting the full marathon can try the a certified 10km walk or run. Festivities for all at Albert Park |
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National Ride to Work Day
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Regular and first-time riders from all around Australia will take part on
this event. For details of events in your city and registration details, go to
National Ride To Work Day. |
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The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival
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Inspired by Banjo Paterson's
famous poem The Man from Snowy
River, this festival features a street parade, craft and trade markets,
concert, performances, exhibitions, food and a Jack Riley's Ride celebrating
Jack Riley, claimed to be the original Man from
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Wangaratta Festival of Jazz
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Australia's premier jazz event featuring a wide array of jazz and blues styles. Includes the Black Tie Jazz Ball, Free Stage, National Jazz Awards and Cup Eve Concert. |
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These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". |
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TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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