Page 9 - Explore - Autumn/Winter 2019

OCTOBER

Oct
Sculpture by the Sea
Sydney, NSW
Remarkable creations dot the iconic coastal
walk from Bondi to Tamarama Beach.
australia.com
SEPTEMBER
Oct
Antarctic Season Opening
1-2 Sep Festival Christchurch, NZ
Garamut & Mamba Festival An annual exploration of New Zealand’s
Wewak, New Guinea gateway role for the frozen continent with
A drum and bamboo flute fest featuring song talks, exhibitions and activities including
and dance and yam-planting ceremonies. Antarctic Air Day.
lonelyplanet.com/papua-new-guinea christchurchnz.com

2 Sep 3 Oct
11 Aug Vietnam National Day A Mini Proms
Manulife Da Nang Vietnam Tanunda, Barossa Valley, SA
International Marathon, Vietnam Flags, cheerful festivities and night-time The South Australia Police Band squeezes in
Four event courses along the Han River and Da fireworks make for a colourful celebration of many of the iconic melodies of the London
Nang’s 30-km beachfront. national pride. Proms in one hour.
rundanang.com vietnam.travel barossa.com/events

9-18 Aug Mid-Sep 25 Oct
Royal Queensland Fiji Regatta Week Peniamina Day
Show (Ekka) Brisbane, Qld Mamanuca Islands, Fiji Niue
Queensland’s largest event is back for its 143rd Cruising yachts gather at Musket Cove Island Niueans’ annual celebration of the Niue-born
year, attracting over 400,000 visitors. Resort for races, bikini contests and the and Samoa-trained pastor, Peniamina Nukai,
ekka.com.au consumption of many thousands of Fiji Bitters. who brought Christianity to the island.
Some yachts then race to Port Vila in Vanuatu. niueisland.com.au/events
31 Aug-7 Sep frommers.com
Cappadocia Avanos Oct 31-Nov 3
International Tourism & 20 Sep-2 Nov Sitka Whalefest
Handcrafts Festival, Turkey 2019 Rugby World Cup Sitka, Alaska
The village of Avanos in the province of Japan A celebration of marine life with a science
Cappadocia has been known for many years as a The first time the global sports event is symposium, cruises, cultural activities
great pottery-producing centre. being held in Asia. and more.
tourism-in-turkey.com rugbyworldcup.com sitkawhalefest.org

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