Australia’s Major 2013 Events and Festivals
Check out the best events happening in Australia this year.
By:
Tourism Australia
1. Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
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2. Formula 1™ Australian Grand Prix
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3. Sydney Royal Easter Show
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4. Blues on Broadbeach
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5. Vivid Sydney
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6. Qantas Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions
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7. Gold Coast Airport Marathon
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8. Darwin Festival
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9. ISPS Handa Perth International
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10. Crave Sydney International Food Festival
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11. Melbourne Cup Carnival
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12. Margaret River Gourmet Escape
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13. Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
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14. New Years Eve
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15. The Taste Festival
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