10 Australian events worth travelling for in January 2017

1. Summernats, Canberra 
   When: 5 – 8 January 2017 
   Did someone say horse power party? Join 100,000 others in this street machine celebration. 
2. Sydney Festival
   When: 7 – 29 January 2017
   A kaleidoscope of culture, experiences range from the Canadian circus, Russian theatre and even a glitter dance party – don’t say we didn’t tell you.

3. Portarlington Mussel Festival, Bellarnine Peninsula
   When: Saturday 14 January 2017
   Like mussels? Wipe the drool and get there.

   

4. MONA FOMA, Hobart
   When: 18 – 22 January 2017
   Heading into its ninth year, Mona’s Festival of Music and Art is one of Tasmania’s most popular annual events. Be sure to check out some of the big names in the full festival lineup.

5. All the tennis! See some of the world’s biggest stars play down under at the Brisbane International or in Melbourne for the Australian Open.
   When: Brisbane International 1 – 8 January 2017, and 16 – 29 January 2017 for the Australian Open. 
   
   

6. Moonlight Cinema
   When: Now until April 2017 in selected states. 
   With locations all around Australia, plan your perfect movie night under the stars. Look out for our ‘Kids talk holidays’ video before your movie starts!  

7. Tamworth Country Music Festival
   When: 20 – 29 January 2017
   This is classed as one of the top 10 music festivals in the world. Even if country music isn’t usually your thing, you’ll surely love one of the 2,800 shows on offer and enjoy soaking up the great atmosphere. 
8. FRINGE WORLD Festival, Perth
   When: 20 January – 29 February 2017
   Let the good times roll! The largest annual event in WA, you need to check out the massive 2017 lineup. Be on the lookout for ‘Street Pitch’, the new street busking program oozing with talent.  

9. The Ferrython, Sydney
   When: 26 January 2017
   Looking for something to do on Australia day? Have a ferry good time with this event! At 11am, specially-decorated ferries take off from Circular Quay to race each other over to Shark Island and back to Sydney Harbour Bridge. 

   

10. Crush Festival, Adelaide
    When: January 27 – 29 2017
    Celebrating food and wine in the beautiful Adelaide Hills… no more words needed. 

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