Savour at Canberra
Planning to visit the Capital? Hurry up and enjoy unlimited ways of treating your tastebuds. The Savour Expo Canberra is on again. Happening this 15-16 November in the Exhibition Hall of the National Convention Centre, Canberra, 31 Constitution Avenue Canberra City.
Join the leading expo, indulge with wine, beer and food experts for tastings, gourmet delights, top chefs, master classes, even the Jack Daniels Experience.
Savour – National Capital Food, Wine & Beverage Expo begins at 10:20 in the morning till 4:30 of November 15th. Tickets $15 – available online now or at the door, ticket includes a Savour Expo souvenir tasting glass and show bag. November 16th is Trade Day Only ( free entrance for trade visitors). The Convention Centre is just a short walk from the City centre and parking is available just across Constitution Avenue. Check out Savour, for schedule of specific activities, exhibitors information, tickets, organizers and other info.
Give nature and outdoor a chance to be explored in Canberra when the expo is through. Treat yourself with extensive trails and walkways of Canberra. Ask a local or visit the Visitor’s information centre to travel and see more. Hire or rent a Camper Australia and head to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve located 45 minutes drive from the business district. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve got native animals such as emus and kangaroos grazing freely, enjoy the wildlife in a natural setting.
Grafton Jacaranda Festival 2009
Be a part of the the world-renowned Jacaranda Festival held yearly in Grafton, Northern Rivers New South Wales, from Friday, October 30th and concludes on Sunday, 8th November.
The festival brings flowers competition, parades, concerts, boats, film festival, fun run and more events together. This is a festival set to express the people’s thanksgiving for the generosity with which nature blesses this part of the globe. Inaugurated in 1934, this was the first of Australia’s folk festivals and is based upon the magnificent spectacle of the hundreds of lilac-blossomed trees which grow in Grafton’s broad tree lined avenues. Dont miss this unique and oldest celebration in Grafton.
Grafton is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, 300kms south of Brisbane and 600kms north of Sydney. Interest yourself on Campervans in NSW. More about the festival at www.jacarandafestival.org.au
GrapeFest
Wine lovers and connoisseurs from across the nation will sample award-winning Texas wines at the 23rd Annual GrapeFest on September 17, 18, 19 and 20. GrapeFest is the place to enjoy premium wines, great music, delectable foods and plenty of fun. It’s the perfect spot to eat, shop and be entertained!
GrapeFest in Historic Grapevine, Texas is considered one of the Top 100 events in the United States and Canada. A popular GrapeFest pastime is the competitive Grape Stomping Competition, where contestants competitively vie for the coveted Purple Foot Award reminiscent of the infamous Grape Stomping episode from I Love Lucy.
GrapeFest is celebrated in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Once in Grapevine, follow the signs to the parking areas! Free shuttles run continuously from the free parking to the festival gates.
Don’t bring your pets. Get more at the GrapeFest website. Looking forward to renting a motorhome in texas? Visit USA RV rental for guides and rates.
Stardome’s The Sky Tonight
Ever wondered about things you don’t see beneath the sky? This August come to One Tree Hill Domain, Auckland Central between Tuesdays- Sundays. Join Stardome at 8pm for the Stardome’s most popular show where you’ll learn about the planets, stars and constellations that are visible in the August night sky.
Following the 40-minute tour through August’s night skies, Stardome presenters will give you some unique insights into the myths and misconceptions about the science of astronomy, space and everything in it and the space travel that has taken place to explore it.
Once you’ve heard fact separated from fiction the Stardome team will take you outside into the courtyard, and, weather permitting, spend time viewing the night sky through telescopes.
For an additional $10 on Thurs, Fri & Sat at 9.15pm, you can also view the night sky through the Edith Winstone-Blackwell Zeiss 0.5m telescope, if the night is clear. The Zeiss telescope is still one of the largest available for public viewing in New Zealand. This event is until the end of August 2009.
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Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week: 13 – 20 Aug 2009
Venue: Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802
A multi-million dollar boost for the community is expected when sailors and partygoers from all over Australia descend on Airlie Beach for what promises to be an entertainment extravaganza. Abel Point Marina will once again be hosting Airlie Beach Race Week. This year’s race will be the best yet with changes to the racing course, improved facilities at Abel Point marina and exciting social events. One of the highlights of the week-long party will be the AUD30,000 Fantasea Cracker Night fireworks display on the Friday night. The Abel Point Marina will be the center of activities for the regatta with the marina buzzing with activity as the fleet takes over. Meridien Marinas are proud to be sponsoring this event again and they look forward to the event growing from strength to strength over the coming years. More information @ www.airliebeachraceweek.com.au
There are a number of campgrounds and caravan parks in Airlie for your campervan hire australia. Two of the campgrounds below might be your interest.
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort Caravan Park
25-29 Shute Harbour Road
Airlie Beach QLD 4802
Australia
With accommodation ranging from private shady campsites & powered sites to Luxury 2 and 3 bedroom Apartments, they’ve built their reputation on providing a truly memorable experience.The park is set on 26 acres with beautifully landscaped surrounds… you’ll find Airlie Beach’s largest resort pool, two waterslides, enormous adventure playground, jumping pillow, mini golf, tennis, outdoor movies, basketball, volleyball and Kermit’s Kids Club.
Island Gateway Holiday Park
Shute Harbour Road
Airlie Beach QLD 4802
Australia
Set within over 10 acres of tropical gardens, Island Getaway Holiday Park is the closest park to Airlie Beach in the magnificent Whitsunday’s. With a variety of accommodation, shops and a range of services nearby, all of your holiday needs are taken care of.
Aotearoa Film Festival 2009 – Rotorua
Aotearoa Film Festival 2009 – Te Wananga o Aotearoa, its name, which is in Māori, literally means “University of New Zealand” is again honoured to host the 2nd Annual Aotearoa Film Festival, screening at their Rotorua Campus, August 13th and 14th 2009.
Festival! This Festival aims to develop a synergy of creativity and accessibility by taking the films and their creators to our communities throughout Aotearoa.More @ NZlive
This event is free. Hosted and organized by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa – School of Performing Arts.
You can park your motorhome at Rotorua Family Holiday Park located at 22 Beaumont Road, Ngongotaha. You can reach it in just about 15 minutes from the venue Head northeast on Malfroy Rd toward Westbrook PI. Then Turn left at Old Taupo Rd and continue on Fairy Springs Rd, Continue on Ngongotaha Rd, Turn right at Beaumont Rd. and your Campervan hire New Zealand is home.
Royal Darwin Show (July 23-25)
One of the remaining genuine outback at the top end of the Northern Territory will be sharing the delights of it’s prem
ier events. Come to Darwin Australia and experience the premier event on the Top End community calendar, where city and country come together for three days of competition, entertainment and displays of primary industry, horticulture, art, craft, cooking and photography – The 58th Royal Darwin Show. The official opening is Friday July 24 followed by a parade of livestock and machinery. Visitors of the Royal Darwin Show can enjoy equestrian events, sideshow rides, varied live entertainment and a wide assortment of food and drink stalls that reflect the multicultural nature of Darwin.
Two hundred fourty stalls and counting are expected to display variety of products and information and the animal nursery is extremely popular. Horses feature throughout from dressage and show jumping to working stock horses and polocrosse matches. The show closes with a spectacular fireworks finale. Detailed schedule of events and information at www.darwinshow.com.au.
Queenstown Winterfestival, NZ
Get to the snow with your skiboards in New Zealand’s ski season! Its the Queenstown Winterfestival (June 26 – July 5, 2009) Attracting over 60,000 of people of endless parties and events to experience. Come on to the Southern hemispehere’s biggest winter party. Yeehaa!
June 26th (American express opening party) 6:00pm – 9pm at the Lake Front. Enjoy and experience an amazing opening fireworks! The 18th Lindauer Top Blokes Launch party will start 7pm at the Memorial Hall Tickets at $18 R18. Live Entertainment Free featuring the Oystermen 9pm at the Sky City Queenstown Casino..And more other events.
June 27th’s main event is the Ohakune Mountain Mardi Gras. Dress up and hit to “The Junction” OHAKUNE and start rocking at 600 m above sea level (a party 1000m away from the slopes of Mt Ruapehu and being there is a significance to be called. The party starts at 7:00 pm be sure to dress up. FULL STOP will start at 7:30pm to play the best of the Ska music. 8:30pm will call on the HUGE Mardi Gras FIRE & FIREWORKS Display. And more concerts and shows at by 8:45, 10;00pm, and 11:30pm by the KINGSTON, MIDNIGHT YOUTH and your favorite GENERAL LEE, respectively.
More day and night events are to see for New Zealand’s ten days of outrageous Winter festival. American Express great comedy debate on June 29th, Pulse Fitness Body Jam in the park, Food and Wine Events, fashion, festival Mardi Gras on June 30, Mardi Gras after Party June 30, family variety shows, De Lorenzo Winter Day at the Races on July 2nd, Star Ship Skyline Murder Mystery July 2, Southern Stampede competitions, workshops and just a lot of for celebrating all things in winter. Let the snow begin!
Wildfoods Festival
The Wildfoods Festival is a celebration of the West Coast’s unique lifestyle, food and hospitality and takes place at Cass Square, a focal point in the centre of Hokitika. Every year an extravaganza of gourmet bushtucker, based on the West Coast’s natural food sources, from the land and sea, is presented in an innovative manner!…..Read more about this travel buzz @ Campervan hire New Zealand
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Melbourne’s Food and Wine Festival
200 events over 17 days: The festival showcases Melbourne’s iconic food & wine scene. Delivering a giddying feast for the senses at over 200 events across 17 delicious days, the 2009. Melbourne Food and Wine Festival presented by The Age will take place from 7 – 23 March 2009……Campervan hire Australia
Golden Shears
You can’t talk about New Zealand without mentioning sheep, and this event is where every single sheep and anything related to it get together for a competition where speed and efficiency are of importance. Bring your shears and a warm woolly jumper. The Golden Shears 2008 Premier Sheering and Wool handling Championship will hit New Zealand during the 28th, 29th and 1st of March….. Campervan hire New Zealand
