Adelaide Fringe
Adelaide
February 24 - March 18, 2012

Adelaide hosts the biennially celebrated citywide festival, focused on the appreciation and celebration of the arts. This event is inclusive of two smaller forums of entertainment, the Adelaide Fringe Festival and WOMADelaide, both of which adding artistic and musical flair to the three weeks packed full of events. Dramatic theatrical productions, opera performances, dance parties, and live music venues are only a few of the things to do during this enormous gala, guaranteeing all visitors to the festival a fantastic spring break vacation!

ASP World Tour – Rip Curl Pro
Victoria
March, 2012 - April, 2012

The Rip Curl Pro Surfing event is the oldest contest on the World Championship Tour circuit, and offers a grand prize of more than $300,000 to the contestant that navigates 15ft waves with the best technique. This event has been running annually since 1975, and is still one of the top surfing events in the world today. Watch these masters of the ocean conquer the water, and compete for the highly coveted title of World Champion!

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Melbourne
March, 2012

Boasting the title of the most beautiful affair all year, this international exposition arranges the world’s most talented gardeners and florists in a great family event. Start in the Royal Exhibition Building to marvel at thousands of gorgeous flower displays, and hundreds of intricate art exhibits of garden sculptures and other handmade designs. Experience a plush world of green grasses and scenic landscape on a stroll through the surrounding Carlton Gardens, where you’ll also find a Children’s section, complete with “earth” inspired activities. With cheap tickets and group options available, there is no excuse to miss this show!

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Melbourne
March 2 - March 21, 2012

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is a showcase for a large variety of local restaurants, bakeries, and cafes throughout the culinary advanced city. Australia’s best chefs come to Melbourne with intentions of competition amongst each other, and to make sure you don’t leave with an empty stomach. There are more than 140 separate events over the ten days, which include time tested crowd favorites such as the wine seminars, cooking instructions, barbecue competitions, and a giant table set up along the Yarra River for the “Worlds Longest Lunch!” No matter what your pallet craves, this festival is sure to please.

WOMADelaide
Adelaide
March 9 - March 12, 2012

The World Of Music, Art, and Dance Festival, hosted by the Adelaide Botanic Gardens every year, is a 3 day interactive experience of international music performances, complimented by great learning opportunities. Musicians from all over the world sing and dance for the crowd, and ask the audience for enthusiastic participation with question and answer activities after the live show. This diverse musical celebration biennially combines with the Adelaide Festival of Arts, creating a joyful environment, full of exciting festivities! A fabulous time is guaranteed to families of all ages that visit Adelaide during this event!

Fremantle Street Arts Festival
Fremantle
April, 2012

Australia’s largest and most outrageous gathering of street performers can be found during Easter weekend, at this annual celebration of unique culture. Watch the supple contortionists bend and twist into human pretzels, laugh with the comedians trying out their new material, and dodge unicyclists that circle the crowd, while juggling the craziest objects. With FREE admittance for all, this gala of buskers will definitely make your visit worthwhile.