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Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks, 2009

Summer is coming to Sydney. That means more and more events outside. Especially with Christmas in the air. Here are some of events you can visit in Sydney in December.

If you didn’t see yet Christmas projections are in the city. You still have couple week to see it untill 25 December. The projections are  turned on from 20:30 till 1:00 (8.30pm – 1am).

On 17th of December check largest free Xmas concert in Australia. Carols in the Domain starts at 20:30 (8.30pm) in Domain.

Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is another exciting events. It starts on 26 December in Sydney and it already became one of iconic yacht races. The race begins at 13:00 hours on the picturesque Sydney Harbour, but you can go to South Heads for one of the best view points for this race. May be you’ll see some whales thought whale watching season is almost over in Sydney this year.

But of course Sydney New Year Eve fireworks on 31 December will be most spectacular event of this month. Thought it is most spectacular event of the year. Check official site for a map with places where you can see fireworks. You need to be there well in advance. Early afternoon is the best time as later it can be difficult to find place. There are two fireworks shows. At 21:00 (9pm) will be shorter show for children and of course full show at midnight. Enjoy it!

What’s on in Sydney in December, 2011 is a post from: Travel Tips

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On 2-24 July at State Library will be presented World Press Photo 2011 exhibition.

Between 3 and10 July NAIDOC week in Sydney. NAIDOC is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields. During this week you can find different events if you are interesting to learn more about life of Aboriginals.

On 6th of July come and see some amazing artworks from some of Australia’s best Indigenous artists at Aboriginal Art Auction. Art Auction will showcase an impressive collection of Aboriginal art from across Australia and you don’t need buy anything to see it.  (Above picture taken from this website)

Can you image ice skating in Sydney’s downtown? You can do it during Winter Festival between 28th of July and 14th of August.

On 31 July Australia’s biggest coffee event Aroma festival takes over the historic laneways of The Rocks.

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VIVID Sydney, 2011

It is possible to spend all nights in front of Sydney Opera House by watching projections as there is no the same projection during all duration of the festival.

From 8th of June 58th annual Sydney Film festival starts. Check screening schedule on their website. Festival runs until 19th of June.

And of course you can go for whale watching if it is good weather outside.

p.s. Above picture is part of Travel Photo Thursday.

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Sails, Vivid Sydney 2009

If you love photography you must visit Head On Photo Festival . The full program of this year festival is still to be announced, but last year it featured a wide range of photography across all genres with over 80 events at almost 70 venues, so this year should be excited too. Check their website for full list of events during May. Part of exhibition will be held at Rocks from 5th of May.

On 15th of May Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon is held. It is Australia’s largest and most prestigious half marathon.

Usually the middle of May is start of whale watching season in Sydney. You can take one of available tours or you can just watch whales from the shore.

At the end of May will start one of most colorful festivals in Sydney – Vivid Sydney 2011. It starts on 27th of May and for next couple weeks you can enjoy impressive light projections on the iconic Sydney Opera House sails, performances from local and international musicians as part of Vivid LIVE and a free outdoor exhibition of interactive light sculptures.

And if you are dog lover, there is Beneful Bark in the Park for you and your friend on 28th of May.

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On April 9 Surry Hills Festival at Shannon Reserve and Ward Park. Entry by gold coin donation. If you live/stay in Sydney CBD or near it, you shouldn’t miss this festival.

Easter show on 14-27 April at  Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park. The Easter Show is Australia’s largest annual event, an iconic showcase of Australian culture, heritage and excellence. It combines innovation, heritage, education and entertainment. It is not free event, but tickets include transport as well as admission to the Show.

During Easter weekend (22–25 April ) visit Hoopla festival at Darling Harbour. It is Australia’s annual circus and street theatre festival featuring a world-class mix of Australian and international performers.

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March events will start with Mardi Gras parade on March 5 on Oxford Street.

Taste of Sydney in the surroundings of Centennial Park from 10-13 March. Over 4 days, visitors will be able to create their ultimate degustation from some of Sydney’s finest restaurants.

Earth Hour on March 26, hundreds of millions of global citizens, from one hundred different countries, will unite in the action of lights out. Will you be one of them?

Usually we are listing only free events, but we think this one paid event should be interesting to our readers. Travel Expo in Sydney Olympic Park on 26-27 of March, where you should find a lot of interesting information about travel destinations and other tourist information.

At the same time on the 26-28 of March the Darling Harbour celebration will kick of Greek Festival of Sydney, one of Australia’s largest and longest running annual cultural events.

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As every year Sydney Festival is main event in Sydney in January with so much things to see – concerts, theater , dances, visual art and much more. I am sure you will find what to do and to see. Festival starts on 8th of January with big opening night as always and runs until 30th of January. Check official web site for full schedule of events.
And finish January with Australia day (26th of January) with celebration at The Rocks. It is free event with performances on six stages. Check the list of artists on Rocks website.

What’s on in Sydney in January, 2011 is a post from: Travel Tips