1. The Taste of Tasmania & the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
When: 28 December 2016–3 Jan 2017
All the locals will tell you this is one of the best times to visit Hobart. Celebrate Tasmania’s best food and wine at the Taste while waiting for the boats to come in from the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. Expect boats in the Derwent anytime from the 28th December. 
2. Million Dollar Fish, Northern Territory
When: Now until 28 Feb 2017
Stay, play and fish! This is a unique competition with big winnings on the line (literally). One fish is tagged with $1 million, and 75 others tagged with $10,000. Talk about catch of the day!
3. Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford, 90 minutes from Brisbane
When: 27 Dec–1 Jan
One of Australia’s largest and most iconic events, you can enjoy music, dance, cabaret, circus, comedy, a children’s festival and even fireworks. There is something for everyone here.
4. Sweet Addiction – Sydney
When: Now until April 2017
Further your sweet addiction with this new exhibition at The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens. The self-guided 30-minute experience will take you on the botanic story of chocolate, starting in the South American rainforest. Suitable for chocoholics of all ages! 
5. Woolworths Carols in the Domain, Sydney
When: 18 December
Australia’s largest Christmas carols, celebrate the spirit of Christmas with your friends, family and your favourite picnic blanket. Be sure to get there early to bag a good seat!
6. The Big Design Market, Melbourne
When: 2–4 December
A one-stop Christmas shopping experience? Yes please! Enjoy three days of Christmas shopping with 230 designers, fine food, drinks and free kids activities.
7. Singin’ in the Rain, Adelaide
When: 1–23 December 2016.
Showering you with everything you could wish for in a musical, this show is packed full of charm, romance and comedy.
8. Spilt Milk Festival, Canberra.
When: 3 December
Bringing together some of Australia’s best things; music, food and art, and set in the surrounds of the iconic Commonwealth Park, there’s only one way to put it: you should go.