January 09

Sleep with the fishes- literally! Oceanworld Manly’s Family Sleepover is a once in a lifetime experience and an exciting way to see Oceanworld’s myriad of marine creatures with a unique camping-style adventure!

Sunday of the Australia Day long weekend will be a day of pure relaxation and indulgence at ‘Crush 09’, the Adelaide Hills Wine Festival.  This event will be a chance to escape the heat of the city by relaxing in the freshness of the Hills, and sipping on a glass of exquisite wine…

Celebrate Australia with Hunter Valley Gardens “Australiana” theme school holiday activities designed to educate children and celebrate the heritage of Australia. There will be Aboriginal Craft and Painting, Face painting, Free Australian Flag Temporary Tattoo and an Aboriginal dance and musical performance.

Grab your friends and experience the thrill of an open-air summer concert in the wild surrounds of Taronga Zoo, enhanced by the exotic calls of the animals and the stunning backdrop of Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour Bridges and city skyline. This world-class musical event attracts around 40,000 people each year and is one of Sydney’s best-loved summer celebrations….

image: Marcia Hines

Have you ever wanted to represent Australia in a major international competition but the Olympics felt a little out of reach? Trialing for the World Monopoly Championships could be the victory you have been waiting for! As well as being fun, you could end up winning all the money in the Monopoly game in real (US) dollars!

Every summer, Australia’s most beautiful parks and gardens are transformed into an outdoor cinema spectacular for Ford Fiesta Moonlight Cinema, screening a collection of cult, classic and contemporary films for all to enjoy.