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Australian Open – The Grand Slam® Melbourne Cup Carnival
of Asia-Pacific
Melbourne Cup Carnival Day is one of Australia’s most popular social
For two weeks in January there’s nowhere tennis fans would rather be than and racing events. The main racing event takes place at the Flemington
in Melbourne, Victoria. The Australian Open is the first of the four Grand Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria. More than 100,000 people usually attend
Slam® tennis events of the year – the other three being the French Open, Flemington Racecourse. Local races are held throughout the country on this
Wimbledon and the US Open. It features men’s and women’s singles; men’s, day and when the main race of the day occurs at the Flemington Racecourse
women’s, and mixed doubles and junior championships. Whether you want it is televised on screens at race tracks across Australia. The race is televised
to be court side, enjoy a great line-up of live Australian bands or participate live to an audience of about 650 million people worldwide. It is an annual
in plenty of exciting tennis activities – the Australian Open has something for public holiday in the state of Victoria. This event is popularly dubbed as “the
everyone. race that stops the nation™”.

Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix Musicals and Shows

The Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix is a four day spectacle of speed, Melbourne offers a wealth of entertainment options from contemporary and
glamour and adrenalin that has become one of the most exciting events on classical dance to theatre, cabaret and dance. Catch a performance at one
the Formula One calendar. The Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix is the oldest of Melbourne’s many theatre venues – there are many great shows, musicals
surviving motor racing competition held in Australia having been held 80 and plays to enjoy. International and local production showcase their talents
times since it was first run at Phillip Island in 1928. Since 1985 the race has so don’t miss out on seeing a great performance while you are in town.
been a round of the FIA Formula One World Championship. It is now held at
the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.

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