Australia has some of the most beautiful and lively cities and tourist attractions in the world. These sites not only play host to descending tourists and curious travelers, they also shield the raw beauty of unexplored regions and unique fests from the rest of the world. With TSI Holidays outbound tourist packages, you can explore the famous with the lesser known attractions and events on your tour to Australia and its cities.
Australia offers irony and contrast beyond the disposition of its relaxed inhabitants. The spectacular Great Barrier Reef along the Queensland shore is one is kind in the world. Uluru (famous for its towering red rock projection (348 m), Barosssa Valley (well known for its delicate wines), Flinders Ranges (bushwalks, salt lakes, national parks and gorges), Freycinet Peninsula, Kakadu National Park, Snowy Mountains, and The Kimberley (epitome of raw outback Australia with rivers, oasis, crocodiles etc) are the tourist attractions that TSI Holidays assures you visit on your tour to Australia.
Be a part of the events in Australia that reflect its cosmopolite origins, laid-back spirit, and love for the outdoors with TSI Holidays outbound packages to Australia.
Religious Fests:
With Christians forming the dominant religious group in Australia (75%), Christmas is celebrated with elaborate fanfare. Unlike the rest of the world, excluding the researchers camping in Antarctica, Christmas in Australia is celebrated in the summer months when almost the entire country migrates to its gorgeous beaches and sports outlets.
City Festivals: The Festival of Sydney lights up the city with fireworks and a host of other events (open-air concerts, street theatre etc) through the month of January.
Held in March on alternate years, The Adelaide Arts Festival draws art enthusiast from the entire world. Another festival that rocks the city Adelaide during the month of March is the famous outdoor festival of world music and dance - Womadelaide.
The world famous Melbourne International Festival (October), Comedy Festival (April), and Writer's Festivals (September) showcase the artistic character of Melbourne city.
Aboriginal Fests: Stompen Ground Festival in Broome (October), and Barunga Wugularr Sports and Cultural Festival goes a long way in showcasing the art and culture depth of Australia's original inhabitants - the Aboriginal tribes.
Sports Events:
The outdoor spirit of Australia comes through its various sports events that include the world famous tournaments to the most outlandish display of sporting attitude. From the more mainstream events such as the Australian Open (tennis), Sydney to Hobart (yacht race), formula one, rugby, cricket, and volleyball tournaments, to the more bizarre Darwin's Beer Can Regatta (boat races with beer can boats), Henley-on-Todd (boat race without a river, and the Gay and Lesbian march, Australia has more than one ace up its sleeve.