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Northern Lights

01/02/2010 (All day) - 31/03/2010 (All day)

On cloudless nights in late spring and early autumn, greenish-yellow, red or violet lights curl and stretch across the midnight skies in Finnish Lapland. According to Sami legend, it's caused by the swish of a giant fox's tail striking snow... A more scientific explanation is that charged particles from the sun speed through space and crash into the Earth's atmosphere at 90,000 times the speed of sound. The lights are never the same - you might see ghoulish emerald-green patterns invade the sky one evening, and a rainbow of red, fuchsia, turquoise and amethyst the next. How long the spectacle lasts and when it happens is, of course, up to Mother Nature, so be patient and enjoy the show she puts on. The best place to see the Northern Lights is an area on the northern coast of Norway (where they occur almost every night in the dark winter period under a clear sky) and in north-west Finland. You can witness the auroras on average three nights out of four in the tiny Finnish village of Kilpisjärvi.

Clipsal 500 Adelaide

11/03/2010 (All day) - 14/03/2010 (All day)

The Clipsal 500 Adelaide V8 Supercar event is an adrenalin-charged motor race held in Adelaide every year. One of the rounds in the V8 Supercar Championship Series and according to motor racing's legendary Murray Wlaker, it's the greatest touring car event in the world. It's the Clipsal 500 on Adelaide's internationally acclaimed street circuit. Four days of V8 Supercar action, extreme machines, eight racing categories, grid girls, on-track stunts, spectacular air shows, motoring displays and the best support race program in the nation. And there are more great reasons to be at Clispal 500 - four massive after-race concerts. See leading Australian acts including Eskimo Joe, British India, The Idols, Status Quo, Ian Moss, Noiseworks, Mental as Anything and more! Stay tuned for Friday nights announcement and listen to SAFM. Also in 2010, one of South Australia's most loved fireworks displays the SAFM Skyshow returns to the skies, Saturday night at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide! This is one motorsports carnival you can't afford to miss. Adelaide are you ready!

Heart of gold international film festival

11/03/2010 (All day) - 14/03/2010 (All day)

Heart of Gold International Film Festival is a four day gala event held in the famous gold mining city of Gympie. The Festival celebrates everything that is good about life: inspiration, fun, hope and humour. Highlights include the Opening Night Party, Awards Night. You can attend a wide range of film sessions a day, eat delicious cafe food, enjoy a glass of wine and browse the merchandise and very special Art with Heart gallery. Short films from around the world are entered into a popular competition of around 12 categories. Films are classified G, PG to M with the M rating on some sessions for 'mature themes'. The Festival includes feature-length films, documentaries and music videos in addition to the ever-intriguing short films which can range from 30 seconds to 30 minutes in length. For more information and details about actual sessions and films, visit the operator's website in February!

Six Foot Track Marathon

13/03/2010 (All day)

The Six Foot Track is a 45 kilometre footpath stretching across the Blue Mountains from The Explorer's Marked Tree, near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. The marathon started in 1984 and follows the length of the entire footpath. It is Australia's fifth largest marathon and by far the largest 100 per cent off-road running event. The race is a fundraiser for the Rural Fire Service and Six Foot Track Heritage Trust. For more information please visit their website.

Fashion Week Melbourne

14/03/2010 (All day) - 21/03/2010 (All day)

From runway shows to red-carpet parties, you can’t beat the glamour of Australia’s biggest fashion weeks. Preview the autumn/winter collections of Australia’s hottest designers at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival – a week-long carnival of cutting-edge fashion and culture in March. In May, join the fashionistas flocking to Sydney for the spring/summer shows of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. Book your tickets to a catwalk show, where you can mingle with fabulous style-setters and celebrities. Get up to date on the next seasonal trends and then hit the stores of your favourite Australian designers. Long known as Australia’s style capital, Melbourne is a thrilling place to be during its annual fashion festival. This is where the who’s who of the Australian fashion scene gathers for a week of spectacular runway events, many of which also have ticketed public seats. Reserve your spot amongst the A-listers at the collection shows of high-profile Australian designers such as Wayne Cooper, Willow, Kirrily Johnston, Lisa Ho, Zimmermann, Sass & Bide and Camilla and Marc. Then check out the exciting, creative work of talented students and emerging designers. Away from the official catwalks, you’ll find free, funky shows happening on inflatable catwalks across Melbourne’s city centre. During fashion week they literally ‘pop up’ at iconic locations such us Southern Cross Station and Federation Square, showcasing equally iconic Australian brands such as Bonds and Lili. Also running is a diverse cultural program, featuring 65 events from art and photography exhibitions to design installations. Save some time for a shopping expedition along South Yarra’s Chapel Street or the city’s hidden laneways. In May, get a sneak peek of spring/summer trends at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, held in Circular Quay, against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour. This is an industry event but you can join the fashion parade with a special VIP package. You’ll have an industry insider welcome, behind-the-scenes tour and access to the VIP bar. Be amongst Australia’s style-setters and celebrities before you claim your reserved seat next to the runaway. Witness the showcase of creations by Australian designers such as Anna & Boy, Kirrily Johnston, Nicola Finetti, Zambesi, Marnie Skillings, Josh Goot and Jayson Brunsdon. You’ll even take away an official goodie bag – the ultimate fashion week accessory. Don’t despair if you don’t make it to this exclusive event. in August Sydney Fashion week returns again for the public. You’ll get to see the best of the May collections, at the same time they arrive in stores. After the catwalk, take your designer wish list on a trip across Sydney’s shopping precincts, such as Paddington’s Oxford St and the historic Queen Victoria Building in the CBD. Fashion-lovers shouldn’t miss the designer trail of Australia’s major fashion weeks in Melbourne and Sydney.

Australia Grand Prix

25/03/2010 (All day) - 28/03/2010 (All day)

In Melbourne, there’s no missing the Australian Grand Prix, which takes over Albert Park for four days in March. You’ll hear the distinctive pitch of elite Formula One racing cars across the city. At the purpose-built track, watch the world’s fastest drivers vibrate past you at speeds of up to 300km an hour. See a showdown between Australia’s V8 Supercars or check out luxury models such as Ferrari, Porsche and Lotus at their rubber-burning best. Off-the-track, you can do a lap round the bars, dance out your adrenalin at a music festival or a post-race rock concert. In March, Melbourne also hosts a whole range of other exciting events. Which means you can go from the city’s racetrack to its runways, restaurants and flowerbeds. During the Australian Grand Prix, leafy Albert Park is transformed into an international Formula One racing hub, with a sleek 5.3km circuit. Here, against the backdrop of Melbourne’s skyline, the world’s most revered racing car drivers showcase their cutting-edge cars and lightning-speed teamwork. Join F1 fans and fun followers for the opening Thursday race or see the world’s first twilight races, which kick off at 5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These high-octane events are the highlight of an already exciting racing schedule, especially the closing Formula One battle on the Sunday. Along with Formula One, the Grand Prix also hosts six other first-class race categories. Watch Australia’s V8 Supercars go head-to-head, with Australia’s own Holden racing against Ford. Compare the racetrack finesse of the world’s most prestigious cars, including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche and Lotus. Enjoy seeing Formula 5000 cars on the Albert Park track or catch elegant Minis in memorable wide passing manoeuvres. Witness Aussie Racing Cars overtaking, slipstreaming and braking or see tomorrow’s racing stars hone their skills in the Formula Ford category. Away from the cars, the carnival continues with an electrifying line-up of entertainment. Enjoy live bands and the bars of the Pit Straight area, Albert Park’s humming social headquarters. Stay in the fast lane at the Sidetracked music festival, featuring big Australian dance acts Sneaky Sound System and Potbelleez. Don’t miss the curtain-closing concert, which has brought rock legends such as The Who and Kiss to Melbourne. The Australian Grand Prix is a must-see for racing enthusiasts, but during March, Melbourne celebrates many other aspects of its culture. Spend a fortnight wining and dining with celebrity chefs at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival or see Australia’s hottest designers at the week-long Melbourne Fashion Festival. Wander richly-coloured autumn gardens and past vibrant flowers in the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. For speed, glamour and a superb city backdrop, you can’t beat the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne

Semana Santa

28/03/2010 (All day) - 04/04/2010 (All day)

Seville is renowend for staging one of the most overwhelming Holy Week processions in the world. Thousands of people, young and old, religious and secular, pour onto this ancient city's winding streets to remember the events of The Passion. Brotherhoods from all over the city spend weeks in preparation to ensure that the parades do justice to what can be considered the commanding highlight of the Christian calendar. The commemoration dates back to the 16th century and today the celebrations are as popular as ever. The spectacle of the solemn daily processions, marked by mesmerising drumbeats and punctuated by flamenco saetas (songs), provides a constant reminder of the Christian and Pagan heritage that makes up this unique land. Tensions heighten on the eve of Good Friday, with a breathtaking midnight cavalcade that continues into the early hours of the morning. A wealth of images and statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary are paraded through the streets of the city to an almighty turn out. The procession can take up to eight hours, as there are more than 100 pasos, or litters, representing different districts of the town. The privilege of carrying one of the litters is exclusive. One of the greatest honours of Semana Santa is assigned to the costaleros, who bear some of the larger floats, which can weigh up to several tonnes. Each man must take the weight of up to 40 kilogrammes for hours on end. The brothers' attire of hood, cloak and sandals is known as the nazareno. Semana Santa is no ordinary event. The combination of the heady clouds of incense and flamenco song, along with the sheer spectacle of the costaleros, nazarenos and life-size images as they judder along on their floats, creates a powerful atmosphere.

Ripcurl Pro Surfing Comp.

30/03/2010 (All day) - 10/04/2010 (All day)

The Rip Curl Pro - the world's longest running and most prestigious professional surfing contest - will take place in Australia's surfing home of Torquay from March 30 to April 10 this year. The ASP World Tour's best 45 male surfers, two Rip Curl Wildcards and one local Victorian Wildcard from the Victoria Place To Be Trials will be at Bells over Easter to compete the year's second ASP World Tour contest, but only one deserved winner will get their hands on the prized Bell trophy. ASP World Champions Mick Fanning and defending champion Joel Parkinson will be leading the local charge, but international superstars Kelly Slater, Andy Irons and Adriano de Souza will be doing their best to take the Bell out of Australia this year. The ASP Women's World Tour surfers will also be at Bells this Easter, as will the world's hottest 16-year-old junior talent, who will be in town competing the international final of the Rip Curl GromSearch Series. In tow with the action on the water, the festival will also heat up on land, with a music festival over the Easter long weekend, plenty of parties and other activities for visitors to Victoria's Surf Coast during that period. The Rip Curl Pro is the only professional sporting event allowed to be held on Easter Friday in Australia, so there is no other place to be for sport fans!

Royal Easter Show

01/04/2010 (All day) - 14/04/2010 (All day)

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is an annual show held in Sydney, Australia over two weeks around Easter. It is run by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales and was first held in 1823. Queen Victoria, awarded the society and its show the right to use the word "Royal" in its name. The Show is historically an event where and the rural industries of Australia can be shown and celebrated once a year. The Show comprises an agricultural show, an amusement park and a fair and combines the elements of each, showcasing the judging of livestock and produce. This comprehensive fair has many competitions including arts and crafts, photography and cookery, as well as tests of strength and skill such as wood chopping. The Show also has shopping, restaurants, commercial stands and exhibits, a horticultural display, a national accredited conformation dog show and cat show, and stage and arena shows. The Show currently attracts one million people per year.

34th Toyota Nationals

02/04/2010 (All day) - 04/04/2010 (All day)

The Toyota Nationals is Australia's premiere all Toyota car event presented by Dubbo City Toyota. The event includes an opportunity for car enthusiasts from all over Australia to catch up, a show 'n' shine, tarmac motorkhana and awards dinner. If you love Toyotas, love a good long weekend away then they'll see you at the Toyota Nationals. Friday 2nd April: Welcome dinner and registration, Matilda Motor Inn, afternoon/ evening event Saturday 3rd April: Show n Shine at Ollie Robins Oval, 9am-12pm Saturday 3rd April: Motorkhana at Regional Sale Yards, Boothenba Road, Off Newell Highway (towards Gilgandra), afternoon event Sunday 4th: Drag Racing at Wellington Air Strip.

2010 Australian Solo 24 Hours MTB Championships

03/04/2010 (All day) - 04/04/2010 (All day)

Witness the nation's best endurance riders going hard in Australia's most gruelling solo mountain bike race. The 24 Hour is a two day mountain biking event that tests riders' skills and endurance over a demanding course. Riders compete solo to complete the most laps in the 24 hour period. Enjoy exciting entertainment and demonstrations. Whether you want to qualify for the World Champs or are just looking for a fun weekend - this is it. Check their website for more details.

Australia 4 Day Enduro

08/04/2010 (All day) - 11/04/2010 (All day)

The Australian Four Day Enduro is the premier event for enduro motor cycling in Australia and will be run in the Portland/Sunny Corner area of New South Wales, approximately two hours west of Sydney near Lithgow. The event starts at Portland Showground each day for the four days of competition and ventures out on a new route every day, returning back to the showground in the afternoon. The trail sections are planned to run in, and around, the Sunny Corner State Forest, and we have also secured many private properties for special tests and the final motor, so the course should be varied and technical. This event will attract over 300 of the best Australian enduro riders as well as International riders planning to compete in the four day enduro. For all accommodation bookings contact Lithgow Tourism Centre.

The Margaret River Wine Festival

08/04/2010 (All day) - 12/04/2010 (All day)

Food, wine and natural beauty are always in abundance in the Margaret River, where the vineyards meet surf beaches, karri trees and underground caves. During the five-day Margaret River Wine Festival in April, art, music and all manner of vibrant celebrations join the mix. Listen to cabaret at a wine auction, vaudeville at a vineyard concert or jazz in an intimate supper club. Roll down the hill in a wine barrel at a street party or go black-tie for a gala ball. Taste the region’s renowned fresh produce at degustation dinners, cocktail parties and picnics or learn to prepare it yourself in a cooking class. Bid for local artworks or browse them in a fair amidst the towering karri forest. From Perth, it’s a four hour drive or 80 minute scenic helicopter flight to Margaret River. Once here you’ll find festival fun on offer from Busselton to Augusta. The events range from casual to chic, but all showcase the region’s outstanding food, wine, scenery and hospitality. Join the locals at the Vintage Vibe Street Fiesta, a rollicking party along Margaret River’s main street. Grab a table at one of the restaurants, cafes, bars or hotels and cheer for the downhill wine barrel cart race. At the Margaret River Visitor Centre, chat with wine producers from around the region or taste-test their offerings. In the evening, slip into the supper club for laid-back lounge rhythms and a superb wine selection. For those who like glamour, the Margaret River Wine Festival has many elegant soirees. Dress up and bid for an artwork or bottle of collectable wine at the Cabernet Cabaret. It’s an opulent night out, complete with a glittering stage show, hand-crafted canapés and award-winning local wines. Dance off your indulgence at the annual Vignerons Ball, held at the picturesque Augusta Hotel overlooking the Blackwood River. Or trade festival tales with other hedonists over a three course degustation lunch with matching wines. It’s a more relaxed day out at the Vintage Festival, held in the forest-fringed amphitheatre of one of the main wineries. Listen to live music, check out the work of local artists and wander stalls from over 40 wineries and 20 food producers across the region. Sample the signature dishes of acclaimed local chefs as you relax beneath shady, stately karri trees. During the festival, the same venue hosts a popular jazz concert. Relax on the grass as Australian jazz musicians such as James Morrison play smouldering classics from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin. Sample some of the region’s famous blends – including sauvignon blanc, semillon, cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir - in a wine masterclass. Feast on local gourmet goodies, such as berries, cheeses, olives, crayfish and fudge at a picnic on the lawn. Graze on canapés with a vineyard vaudeville show, play pétanque with the locals or taste gourmet pizza on a winery tour. This autumn make sure you enjoy the fruits of the region together with the local ambience of the Margaret River Wine Festival.

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