Page 8 - Explore Magazine Autumn 2017

DIARY DATES
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Our Aussie and Pacific neighbours offer a wealth of sunshine and fascinating
events during New Zealand’s winter months.

APRIL

To 17 Apr
Versailles: Treasures
from the Palace
National Gallery of Australia
Canberra
History-making opulence, luxury and
beauty on display.
visitcanberra.com.au

13-17 Apr MAY JUNE
Byron Bay Bluesfest
Tyagarah, NSW
Blues, soul, folk and rock - since 1990, 1-4 May June
this is the standard by which all other Golden Oldies World Music Festival
Australian music festivals are judged. Rugby Festival, Rarotonga Suva, Fiji
bluesfest.com.au A bi-annual sporting event offering fun, Traditional South Pacific music, dance, rock,
friendship and fraternity. folk, reggae, and everything in between.
14-17 Apr dmck.com iexplore.com
Cross-Highland Hike
Vanua Levu, Fiji 6-13 May 3-5 June
A four-day, three-night trek off the beaten track TropOut Niue Ride the Rock
into Fiji’s interior. Experience its dramatic peaks, Château Royal Resort & Spa Niue
sparkling rivers, unique history and rich culture. Nouméa, New Caledonia Where else in the world do you get the chance to
talanoa-treks-fiji.com Gay travellers and party-goers from all over the race around an entire country?
globe converge on Nouméa for a beach festival. niueisland.com
19-23 Apr the gaypassport.com
Barossa Vintage Festival 18-22 June
Tanunda, South Australia 26 May - 17 June Ballroom Dancing Festival
A showcase of Barossa food, wine and Vivid Sydney Burnt Pine, Norfolk Island
culture with wine auctions, long table lunches, Sydney, NSW A strictly social week of dancing and a holiday on
marquee events and a 33km hill-climbing trail Sydney sets the stage for the world’s biggest beautiful Norfolk Island.
run through Riesling country. festival of light, music and ideas. norfolkislandtravelcentre.com
barossavintagefestival.com.au australia.com

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