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Events in Australia
ASSA ABLOY Henley-On-Todd Regatta - 21 August 2010
A boat race with a unique difference - on the dry sands of the Todd River. The ASSA ABLOY Henley-On-Todd Regatta is a day of fun where teams and individuals race 'boats,' in the dry bed of the Todd River in outback Alice Springs. Have fun and enjoy the hilarity as you watch people race 'oxford tubs,' 'bath tubs,' and 'yachts' through the deep coarse sand.
Melbourne Cup Carnival - 30 October to 06 November 2010
The Melbourne Cup Carnival creates a party atmosphere unparalleled at any other Australian sporting event and is the world's largest outdoor fashion event. The carnival is comprised of four unique race days. AAMI Victoria Derby Day Saturday 30 October 2010, Emirates Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 2 November 2010, Crown Oaks Day Thursday 4 November 2010, Emirates Stakes Day Saturday 6 November 2010. The AUD6 million 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup in its 150th running is more than just a horse race - it is a social and cultural tradition that literally brings Australia to a standstill.
Adelaide International Guitar Festival - 25 to 28 November 2010
The 2010 Adelaide International Guitar Festival will run over four days and present some of the best guitarists from around Australia and the world, with artists crossing a range of genres and showcasing their skill, musicianship and creativity. Over the four days and nights the Adelaide International Guitar Festival will feature more than 50 national and international artists.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - 26 December 2010 to 31 January 2011
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will be conducted on the waters of Sydney Harbour, the Tasman Sea, Storm Bay and the Derwent River. Over the past 64 years, the Rolex Sydney Hobart has become an icon of Australi'’s summer sport.
Australian Tennis Open - 17 to 30 January 2011
A record crowd of 653, 860 attended the Australian Open in 2010. There is set to be a huge crowd in 2011. The Melbourne Open is one of the first of four Grand Slam tennis tournaments held each year in the middle of Australia's summer. The two main courts used in the tournament are Rod Laver Arena and Hisense Arena feature retractable roofs, which are shut during rain or extreme heat. The Australian Open and Wimbledon are the only Grand Slam tournaments with indoor play.
Santos Tour Down Under - 16 to 23 January 2011
International cycling action takes place in South Australia every January with the Tour Down Under. The first stop on the world cycling calendar, the Tour Down Under is the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere and the only UCI ProTour race outside Europe. This exciting event attracts the cream of Australian and European professional cyclists to compete in a series of grueling road races through Adelaide and various country regions of South Australia. Before one of the race stages, recreational cyclists can join in the action and cycle the same route as the professionals. Take part in street parties and see towns dress up to welcome the Tour Down Under.
Adelaide Fringe Festival - 18 February to 13 March 2011
Adelaide Fringe is an exciting and offbeat annual event, sweeping up audiences in its raw, street-wise energy and late night activity - comedy, music, theatre and more. The Adelaide Fringe as the second largest Arts Festival in the world after the Edinburgh Fringe in Scotland.
Mardi Gras Festival - 18 February to 05 March 2011
The 2011 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is set to be another tremendous festival with a line up of artistic talent alongside fabulous ways to while away the hours! The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is the world’s premier gay and lesbian cultural festival. The Festival officially launches at the enormous community picnic in the park, Fair Day. This kicks off two weeks with almost one hundred cultural, sporting and social events to appeal to every taste.
Alice Springs Cup Carnival - 9 April to 02 May 2011
Join in the excitement of horse racing in the heart of Central Australia. The Alice Springs Cup Carnival is a program of five race days over a four-week period. The food and wine day heralds the start of the cup carnival.
Lions Imparja Camel Cup - 9 July 2011
The quirky, annual Lions Imparja Camel Cup attracts visitors to Alice Springs from all over the world. While camels may have a reputation as dedicated 'ships of the desert,' these magnificent beasts are certainly not short on personality. Racing them can prove a nightmare for riders and handlers but fantastic viewing for spectators.
Events in New Zealand
Wings Over Wairarapa - 21 to 23 January 2011
Over 70 aircraft will be displayed over the three days including some never before seen original military aircraft representing a spectacular visual account of the history of aviation in New Zealand and around the world.
World of Music Arts and Dance (WOMAD) - 18 to 20 March 2011
An exhilarating weekend of rhythms, sights and sounds in the lush surroundings of Brooklands Park & TSB Bowl in New Plymouth. Get ready for a whirlwind trip around the world and discover performances from more than 300 artists - from Mexico to Mali, from Israel to India and many enticing points in between!
Rugby World Cup 2011 - September and October 2011
New Zealand communities, big and small, have been given a chance to share in the excitement of Rugby World Cup 2011. Twenty-three centers are to host the teams - 16 in the North Island and seven in the South Island. If you’re going to be here for the duration, you can do a grand tour of New Zealand while you following your team.
Events in Fiji
Fiji Tennis Invitation Classic - February 2011
The Fiji Tennis Invitation Classic brings rising stars together with WTA-ranked professional players to Fiji's Denarau Island.
Bula Festival in Nadi - July (Annual)
Follow the marching-band parades and see the sparkly Miss Bula contestants in traditional Fijian costumes at the annual Bula Festival in Nadi, on Viti Levu. There is a Pacific dancing contest, a Bollywood night and other fun events.
Sugar Festival in Lautoka - August - September (Annual)
Fiji's sugar hub of Lautoka gives thanks for the local industry at the annual Sugar Festival. Brass bands and vehicles adorned with sugar cane parade through the streets, children whizz round on funfair rides and Miss Sugar sports her crown.
The Rising of the Balolo - October & November (various dates)
Sail out in a canoe with nets and torches to catch the 'Caviar of the Pacific' - millions of writhing sea-worms that rise to the surface to spawn. Locals scoop and eat, saving the majority to take home to cook patties. Two nights annually, in the last quarter of the moon in October and November, the Fijian reefs of the South Pacific come alive, but as dawn breaks there's no sign of the mysterious Balolo. Transport is all private arrangement in small boats or speedboats, easily organized via resorts in the area.
Diwali - October (Annual)
Fiji's population is a rich mix of Melanesians, East Indians, Polynesians, Micronesians, Chinese and Europeans, each culturally distinct. The islands' Hindus celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with ornate light and candle decorations, creating a beautiful spectacle come nightfall.
Surfing in Fiji - (various dates)
Fiji has some of the finest and most consistent breaks on offer. Spots such as 'Cloud Break' and 'Swimming Pools' near Tavarua are legendary. There are lesser known and more affordable surf camps and accommodation on the main islands of Viti Levu, Taveuni and Kadavu. On Kadavu, there is a fantastic right break known as 'Typhoon Alley,' where you can ride four to 12 foot waves from November to June. You might also discover the secret location of the fabled 'Purple Haze' in Taveuni. The small islands off the coast of Viti Levu, particularly Tavarua and Namotu, are the best for hardcore surfers. The best times of the year to surf in Fiji are from June to August or September to March.
Diving in Fiji
According to the great underwater expert, Jacques Cousteau, "the sheer diversity of life on Fijian reefs is overwhelming." Diving in Fiji's pristine South Pacific waters reveals a hidden world of barrier reefs of riotous color and entrancing crevices and caves. Fiji encompasses more than 333 islands. The Great Sea Reef off the north coast of Vanua Levu is one of the world's longest and the Astrolabe Reef north of Kadavu is astoundingly colorful.
Garden of the Sleeping Giant
At the foothills of Nausori Highlands, about 10 minutes' drive toward the north of Nadi, rests the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Fiji Islands. Travelers to Fiji will experience a world of beauty at this tropical garden resort which houses over 2000 species of orchids covering 20 hectares.
Events in Tahiti
Tahiti "Tere Fa'ati"
A traditional public transportation outing by "le truck" around the island of Tahiti with stops for swimming, relaxing and discovering various tourist attractions along the way, as well as musical atmosphere and dance shows. Upon arrival on the peninsula a Tahitian meal is offered to the happy travelers. Also, the King and Queen of the Tere Fa'ati will be selected from among the group.
Billabong Tahiti Pro Surfing Tournament - 23 August to 03 September 2010
International competition among the world's best surfers on Teahupoo's mythical waves of Tahiti's peninsula.
Tattoonesia - 11 to 14 November 2010
An event in Tahiti where Polynesian and foreign tattoo artists comes together and share with each other and visitors their designs, techniques and materials used in this ancestral art form.
"Monoi Here" week of Monoi - 17 to 20 November 2010
Sales, conferences, massages, exhibitions, film projections, documentaries at the "Maison de la Culture" Culture Centre.
FIFO TAHITI - 24 to 30 January 2011
International Oceanian Documentary Film Festival of Tahiti.
Chinese New Year - February 2011
The Chinese community of Tahiti celebrates the New Year on the date given by the Chinese horoscope for that particular year. This year is the Year of the Tiger. The program of festivities begin with the official opening ceremony at the Kanti temple of Mamao and is followed by several events including the parade of the lion through all the neighboring shops and finishes with a ball at the Chinese Philanthropic hall. A cultural day is also organized to discover the magic of Chinese folk culture: song, dance, martial arts and culinary arts.
Tahiti Pearl Regatta - to be announced
International regatta in the Leeward Islands - Bora Bora, Tahaa and Raiatea. This is a 3-stage, 3-day race. At the finish of each stage, the winners received their trophy for the various categories and at the end of each day all participants enjoy a dinner with traditional Tahitian entertainment.
Heiva I Tahiti - July
The largest annual cultural festival in Tahiti taking place at beautiful To'ata Square in Papeete. In addition to the dance and singing competitions, there are sporting events, cultural demonstrations, cuisine and crafts.
