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The White Hat Guide to Major Events in Melbourne
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Listed below are some major events in Melbourne. For a more comprehensive listing see:
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Telstra Ballet in The Bowl
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subscribers Informed since last century and has
long become a Melbourne Institution for those
Intelligent and Independent
souls prepared to look beyond the bounds of either the mainstream -commercial or
mainstream-alternative marketing machines. (However, be warned that we can
occasionally be a little Irreverent.) Bring your family and friends, a rug and a picnic and join The Australian
Ballet for a breathtaking evening of ballet under the stars. This program opens
with a selection of pas de deux from some of ballets best known works. Classics
including La Favorita, Le Corsaire, Black Swan and The
Nutcracker pas de deux plus show stoppers Spring Waters and Diana and Acteon.
The evening concludes with Leonide Massine's Les Presages set in 1933 to
Tchaikovsky's
magnificent Fifth Symphony. This large scale work is artistically
striking and full of awesome ensemble movements. This one off performance will
be a fantastic opportunity to see The Australian Ballet's extraordinary dancers
demonstrate their exuberance and technical brilliance in some of ballet's most
popular repertoire. Please note that breakable drinking glasses, elevated
seating, hard-sided hampers, coolers and
eskies, weapons and dangerous items,
domestic animals, items which could
impede other people’s enjoyment will not be permitted into the venue. |
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Enterprize Day (Melbourne Day)
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An annual event to celebrate European settlement of Melbourne. On August 30
1835 John Fawkner's party
sailed up the Yarra in the Enterprize and anchored at base of the falls
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Victorian Seniors Festival Week
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The festival celebrates the diverse and dynamic contributions of people aged 60 plus. Events include theatre, cinema, touring shows, music and walks. Many events are discounted or free - as long as participants have their Victorian Seniors Card. |
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5th to 12th October 2008 |
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Carols by Candlelight
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An event that has become a popular part of the Melbourne calendar |
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Midsumma Gay & Lesbian Festival
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Melbourne’s premier gay & lesbian festival with over 100 arts and community events. |
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18th Jan to 7th Feb 2009 |
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Moomba Waterfest
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Melbourne's long running community festival featuring rides, activities and
entertainment in Birrarung
Marr and the Alexandra
Gardens and this year also featuring special activities at the
Docklands on the
Sunday. Highlights include the Birdman Rally at noon on Sunday in Birrarung
Marr, water skiing on the Yarra, the Moomba
Parade along Swanston street at 11am on Monday and fireworks over the Yarra at
9.30pm on each of of Saturday, Sunday & Monday nights. |
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Anzac Day March
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Tha annual march along Swanston Street and St Kilda Road to the Shrine. |
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Anzac Day Dawn Service
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The traditional atmospheric service at the Shrine. |
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Forthcoming EventsThese events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". |
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AFL Grand Final
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The culmination of the Australian Rules Football season. |
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Australia Post Opera in the Bowl
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Bring your picnic basket and rugs and enjoy the glorious music under the
stars as Opera Australia presents the inaugural Australia Post Opera in the Bowl
at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. |
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Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
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Internation Formula 1 car racing. Also Formula 3, V8 Supercars.and a range of other events. Go along and soak up the action. |
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Australian International Airshow
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The largest airshow in the Southern Hemisphere, this biennial event brings aircrafts from all over the world to Avalon Airport. The initial days are for the trade and the public events commence on the Friday evening.. Full details at www.airshow.net.au. |
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Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
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Showcasing the world's best motorcycle riders at this picturesque circuit. |
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Australian Open Tennis Championships
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The Australian Open attracts the world's best tennis players and over 500 000 spectators over the fortnight making it the highest attended annual sporting event in Australia. It is the first grand slam tennis event for the calendar year. |
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Blues, Roots & Jazz Festival Williamstown
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Bands and performances around Williamstown |
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Bodyworks Festival
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An annual dance festival with performances, forums, workshops and international performers. |
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Dance house, 150 Princes Street, North Carlton |
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Chinese New Year
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With performances, entertainment, food, stalls firecrackers and dragon parade. |
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EQUITANA Asia Pacific
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The largest equine event in the Southern Hemisphere combining exhibition, education, competitions and entertainment. Equitana Asia Pacific is an ultimate event for all horse enthusiasts as well as general public. Please note that due to the horse flu situation in
Australia the 2007 event has been cancelled and will resume in November 2008. |
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Fifth Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition
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Sixteen of the world's best piano trios and string quartets compete for the most prestigious prize in chamber music. Full details at chambermusicaustralia.com.au. |
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Good Food and Wine Show
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Good Food, Good Wine, Good Times. There’s something for everyone at this year’s Good Food & Wine Show with celebrity chefs, renowned wine and cocktail experts and over 300 exhibitors with the latest food, wine and kitchen products. Friday and Saturday 10am till 6pm, Sunday 10am till 5pm |
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Half Bent Winter Music Festival
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Featuring various performers whose music is jazz related but often does not fit into easy categories. |
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Trades Hall |
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Head of the Yarra Rowing Regatta
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An eight-oared time trial race from
Princes Bridge to the
City of Hawthorn Rowing Club. Over 150 crews compete in a large range of
categories. The finishing line and presentations are in Hawthorn. |
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Johnston Street Fiesta
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Sexy and vibrant, Johnson Street’s Fiesta 2007 promises more kick than a tequila sunrise. Every year thousands of Melburnians are lured to Fitzroy for a weekend fiesta of food, music and dancing. The street is lined with stalls serving paella, chorizo sausages, sangria, tapas and other taste sensations. A giant stage offers entertainment for all ages. ( Please note - This festival has previously been known as the Spanish Festival or Hispanic Festival. ) Saturday 17th November: 3:30 until 11:00 Sunday 18th November: 1:30 until 10:00 |
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Johnston Street (between Nicholson & Brunswick Streets, Fitzroy |
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Melbourne Boat Show
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An exhibition of all things boating |
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Melbourne Cup Parade
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The Parade travels along Swanston Street from Bourke Street to Federation Square. Features jockeys and trainers taking part in the Melbourne Cup, past champion racehorses, Fashions on the Field at Flemington Float, entertainers, band, television identities and, later, an autograph session and fun games for all. After the Melbourne Cup Parade, key race jockeys and trainers will be interviewed by the media on stage at Federation Square. This is where you will get all the latest information on the Cup. |
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Melbourne Fashion Festival
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A major fashion festival held in various venues around Melbourne. |
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Melbourne International Design Festival
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The Melbourne Design Festival has over 50 events across Melbourn. It features events ranging
from exhibitions to forums, workshops and installations amongst others
programmed for designers, students as well as the broader community. The
Melbourne International Design Festival is presented annually by the
National Design Centre. In
order to achieve its aim to make design widely accessible, most of the Festival
events are free. |
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various venues throughout Melbourne |
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Melbourne International Festival of Arts
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In 2007 the Festival offers over 65 events ranging from grand productions and theatre to physical feats and thought-provoking exhibitions. |
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various venues in Melbourne |
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Melbourne International Film Festival
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MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) is regarded unequivocally as the
most significant film event in Australia. MIFF presents the most diverse and immediate range of contemporary cinema in the country and engages the biggest cinema-going audience. With approximately 80 percent of the films screened being Australian premieres, you get to see it first at MIFF and be the one to give your friends the heads-up Be part of the
buzz in winter, when Melbourne becomes the global movie Mecca. MIFF screens over
350 films from Australia and around the world – comprising feature films, documentaries, and short films. The Festival assembles a monster 19 days of more than just the best in contemporary cinema – but also presents forums with filmmakers, panel discussions, celebrity interviews, outside broadcasts, music events, and an International Short Film Competition with the highest cash prize pool In Australia. Films are screened at CBD venues, including ACMI (Federation
Square), Forum Theatre
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
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The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is entering its 13th year and is now regarded as the largest and most successful horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere.9am to to 5pm daily with late closing (6pm) on Feiday, Saturday & Sunday. |
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Melbourne International Motor Show
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The Melbourne International Motor Show is Australia's largest Motor Show and hosts the latest in design and technology, futuristic prototypes and concept vehicles and ground breaking developments in research, plus exciting demonstrations and entertainment for the whole family. |
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Melbourne Marathon Festival
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A 42km road run from Frankston to Melbourne. Those not attempting the full marathon can try the a certified 10km walk or run. Festivities for all at Albert Park |
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Melbourne Middle Eastern Dance and Music Festival
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receive advance notice of events such as this one. A vibrant marketplace with music, costumes, jewellery, CD's DVD's, performances, workshops and more... A top professional Bellydance Show on 13th July. |
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Darebin Arts Centre, cnr St Georges Rd & Bell Street Preston |
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Melbourne Spring Fashion Week
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Featuring runway shows, retail events, workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions, business seminars and parties. An annual celebration of fashion in Melbourne. Full details at
Melbourne Fashion Week. |
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Melbourne Underground Film Festival
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An annual festival. |
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George Cinemas, Loop, Gertrudes and F4 |
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National Ride to Work Day
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Regular and first-time riders from all around Australia will take part on
this event. In Melbourne and Victoria there will be community breakfasts at
Alfred Medical Research & Education Preceinct,
Apollo Bay,
Ballarat,
Bairnsdale, Baw Baw
Shire, Bendigo, Box Hill,
Burwood East, Tally-Ho Business Park,
Castlemaine, Cheltenham,
City of Yarra, Coburg,
Cobram,
Darebin, Frankston, Geelong,
Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong,
Maryborough, Melbourne CBD (Federation
Square), Mentone, Mildura,
Moonee Ponds, Morwell,
Orbost, Pakenham,
Parkville, Port Phillip,
Puckapunyal,
Trafalgar,
Wodonga,
Wangarratta and
Warrnambool. For details of
events in your city and registration details, go to
National Ride To Work Day. |
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Opera in the Park
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Free twilight opera in the park with artists performing highlights from popular operas and musicals. This event is always popular, so get there early. White Hat have been regular attenders over the years and can heartily recommend it. Feel free to bring along a picnic hamper and a bottle of wine. In the event of wet weather the concert may be cancelled (updates on 8290 1333). |
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Overload Poetry Festival
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Featuring local and international poets. |
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Various locations throughout Victoria |
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Queen Victoria Night Market
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A bustling night market with food, wine, craft and other stalls and entertainment. Operates over the summer months. |
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Ranges Folk Festival
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International & local performers in beautiful surroundings. |
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National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgia Road, Olinda |
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Real life on film
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Australia's on film festival dedicated to contemporary documentary films. |
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Royal Melbourne Show
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This year’s Royal Melbourne Show is not to be missed! Be part of the celebrations as the new look Showgrounds is unveiled to the public. Providing the ultimate school holiday entertainment, the show has something for everyone. Be thrilled by the excitement of monster trucks, cannonball, and freestyle motorcross on the Coca-Cola Arena. Adult $25, Children (5-14 years old) $11, Under 5 years old FREE, Family $65 (2 Adults & 3 Children, 1 Adult & 4 Children), Concession $16, Senior’s Day $11 (26 September only). Thursday 21 September – Sunday 1 October 9:30am – 10:00pm daily (Sunday 1 October 9:30am – 8:30pm) |
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Southgate progressive dinners
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Three different courses at three different restaurants. Commencing at 7pm sharp. |
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Southgate |
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St Kilda Film Festival
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A season featuring the 'best of' Australian short film. |
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June 2008 ? |
Astor Theatre (Chapel Street
St Kilda) & George
Cinemas (Fitzroy Street St
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The 21st Asian Food Festival
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A festival of Asin food with many special events around Melbourne. |
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various participating restaurants throughout Melbourne. |
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The Age Melbourne Writers' Festival
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Ten days of chat, banter and provocation with the world’s top writers, Melbourne Writers’ Festival is where ideas come alive and words are made flesh. |
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The Famous Spiegeltent
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Entertainment Tue-Sun both day and evening in this atmospheric venue. |
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Toorak Village Festival of Sculpture
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Ninety items of sculpture in various premises in Toorak Village. Most of the exhibitions can also be viewed at night and many are available for purchase. |
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Toorak Village |
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Umbria Jazz Melbourne
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A festival of jazz of an international standard |
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Winter Solstice Bonfire
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Children's Lantern Parade at 5.50pm. With Fire Performers, Food Stalls, Mulled Wine and Bar. Entry: $16 Family (2 adults and up to 4 children), $8 Adults, $4 Children. Gates open at 4pm. Fire lit at 6.30pm. Bookings recommended since tickets will only be available at the gate if they are not already sold out. |
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| These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". |
Other useful resources:- The Visitor Information Centre at Federation Square is a very good source of information on mainstream and commercial events.
- The City of Melbourne produce an excellent free booklet every month called Melbourne Events. This is available from many outlets around the city including at the Information Centre mentioned above. However you need to be aware that the listed events are (as is appropriate) mainly those within the confines of the council boundaries. You therefore won't find much about things like suburban festivals or or events in country Victoria. More information is available on their website.
- The best way to keep up to date with what's on in Melbourne is to subscribe to our free email newsletter.
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TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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