Australian International Motor Show
Sydney
9 Oct - 19 Oct, 2008

This event is the largest automobile show in Australia with over 250,000 visitors and spread over six exhibition halls of the Sydney Convention Centre. You'll be on hand for unveiling of new concept cars as well as re-releases of contemporary favorites. Bring your check book; the most exciting models offered by Bentley, Ferrari and Maserati are also sold at this event.

Sculpture by the Sea
Bondi Beach
16 Oct - 2 Nov, 2008

Set against an amazing backdrop of the coastal walk from Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach, Sculpture by the Sea has been inviting both Australian and international artists to display their works since 1997. Around 400,000 visitors come to view over 100 different works in this twelfth edition of the event.

Hobart Beerfest
Mawson Place
Dec 2008

Welcome the Australian summer with a good food, local music and of course beer. Choose from over 100 sampling stands from breweries across Australia and across the globe. Home brewing tips are related from the many guest speakers and not only include information about beer, but also ginger beer, ciders and other spirits.

Christmas on Brisbane's South Bank
Brisbane
Dec 2008

Christmas is welcomed to Brisbane in this celebration attracting over 300,000 to the South Bank. The city comes to life beginning with a free barbecue and continuing with outdoor screenings of movies at the Cultural Forecourt. Santa is on hand to receive your gift request, while carolers and pantomimes entertain on the streets. Trees in the Arbour are adorned with Christmas-themed lights and serve as a beautiful background for nightly firework displays.

Harbour Party
Luna Park
31 Dec 2008

Luna Park opens to welcome 2009 in style, with live music, entertainment, amusement rides and stunning views of the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge fireworks display. Three separate dance areas are sure to keep you on your toes in anticipation of the new year.

2009 Australian Open
Melbourne
19 Jan - 1 Feb, 2009

This year Melbourne hosts the first Grand Slam event on the tennis calendar. The world’s top ranked tennis players gather to find out who has what it takes to obtain the first step in the ultimate goal, a Grand Slam victory. Bring your sunscreen, lost of water, and visor for this tournament, as temperatures are notoriously high!

Australia Day
Australia
26 Jan 2009

Similar to the 4th of July in America, Australia Day celebrates the freedoms, diversity, culture and people that make Australia unique. Australia’s larger and capitol cities will be hosting larger celebrations, which include concert performances, fireworks, dances, and much more! January is summer time in Australia, so leave your sweaters at home!

Adelaide Fringe Festival
Adelaide
27 Feb - 22 Mar, 2009

The Adelaide Fringe Festival is an annual arts festival, which takes place for three weeks all over the Australian city of Adelaide. A wide array of events takes place during these three weeks. This festival showcases local artists from Adelaide who use to opportunity to pull out all the stops. As well as performances, galleries and building décor, there are events put on by the festival organizers such as the Opening Night Party and Fringe Family Weekend, which gives the city a carnival atmosphere during the Fringe. Many of these events are free and open to the public, so all the starving artists themselves can attend!

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Melbourne
7 Mar - 23 Mar, 2009

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival features fresh food and wine from local producers. The event draws world renowned chefs from around the world. There is a huge assortment of events including professionally prepared dinners, wine tastings, and a chocolate festival.