Australia has many colourful event, festivals and leisure activities, some of the more popular festivals and events include:
Melbourne International Comedy Festival For the last two decade, Melbourne has hosted the International Comedy Festival. During April, over 15,000 comedians perform in more than 228 shows within a short span of three and a half weeks. The variety of gifted artists and stand up comedians, make it a difficult affair to choose which show to attend! Big names such as names Australia’s very best, Adam Hill to Irishman Dylan Moran during will be present during this occasion. Plenty of laughter, an Australian pint of beer, great food and a nice modern city tour of Melbourne will definitely make you feel great.
St Kilda Festival
The St Kilda Festival is a popular community festival held in the Melbourne (Australia) suburb of St Kilda. Traditionally held on the second Sunday in February, the festival is about showcasing live Australian music, family and children's entertainment, beach activities and much more all presented in a carnival atmosphere. The festival has run since 1980. In 2010, it attracted around 400,000 people
Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix is a motor race held annually and is held to be the high point of motor racing in Australia. The Grand Prix has been held 75 times since it was first introduced at Phillip Island in 1928, ad is the longest surviving motor race in Australia Since 1985 the race has been a round of the FIA Formula One World Championship. It is presently held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit at Albert Park in Melbourne. During which, leafy Albert Park is transformed into an international Formula One racing hub, with a sleek 5.3km circuit. Against the backdrop of Melbourne’s skyline, the world’s most revered racing car drivers showcase their cutting-edge cars and lightning-speed teamwork.
Other things Australians are famous for include:
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| Their laid back and friendly nature |
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| The beautiful beaches |
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| Meat Pies! yum!! |
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| Who could forget Australia's favourite spread, VEGEMITE!! |
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| Kangaroos |
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| boomerangs |
 koalas
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