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Days to Relax
In Australia we love public holidays. Most of us spend them with
friends and family, relaxing and talking. And having a barbeque, of
course!
Australia Day January 26th
Commemorates the arrival of the first fleet of ships from England and
celebrates the nation we’ve become. There’s an awesome celebration
of music from the past year on Triple J, called the Hottest 100. Relaxing
with friends and listening to music is a must.
Queen’s Birthday June 14th
This isn’t the Queen’s exact birthday, but it’s a great excuse for a day
off and one of the best things about being in the Commonwealth. It’s
probably why Australia isn’t a republic yet! The weather is still mild, so
it’s good to head outside and have fun.
Anzac Day April 25th
This day is a remembrance of all the soldiers who’ve fought and died
for this country. While it’s a serious occasion and there are marches
held all over the country that you can attend, this is also a great day
to be with friends.
Exhibition Day August 11th
Each year the Royal Queensland Show comes to town and the Government
gives everyone within Brisbane a day off to go check it out. If you
are not really into fast rides, farm animals and Fairy Floss you might
prefer to sit at home and relax or catch up on some of that study you
have been neglecting.
Labour Day May 3rd
This day celebrates Labour Unions and the rights for workers that they
have achieved. Of course, most young Aussies don’t know that, but
they know it’s a great day for a barbeque and to go on holiday.
Good Friday & Easter Monday April
22nd - 25th (2011)
People take advantage of the long weekend to go on holiday. If you
are planning on taking a trip at this time of year, then book accommodation
early! It’s also a great time to get together with friends and
have some fun, as the weather is generally mild.
The other major holidays are Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s
Day, which are all from December 25th to January 1st. Many businesses
are shut for the whole period, and others have different opening
hours, so you’ll need to check them as the holidays arrive.
place for a break from studies:
“Visit Noosa Hill for great
views over the area, go shopping,
party the night away and
recover on the beach the following
day. That is what Noosa
is about...”
Australia Zoo
1638 Steve Irwin Way,
Beerwah 1.5 hours along the
Bruce Highway
Crocodile man Steve Irwin, the
inspiration behind Australia
Zoo, shot to international fame
with his crocodile wrestling
antics in the TV series, the Crocodile
Hunter. Since his shocking
death in 2006 (while filming a
new TV series) his 12 year-old
daughter Bindi has become the
new figurehead. There’s a mix
of native Australian animals
(wombats, koalas, dingos, cassowaries
and of course crocs)
plus tigers, elephants and
snakes. Get superbly close to
the animals by being a zoo
keeper for the day - bookings
essential. Crikey! This is a
great day out. From Brisbane
catch the train to Beerwah and
connect with the zoo’s courtesy
coach. Check the Australia Zoo
website for times.
Gold Coast
Apr. 1.4 hours along the
Pacific Motorway
The closest surf beach to Brisbane
is Surfers Paradise (train
and bus or a 70km drive),
heading south. This is just one of
the many beautiful long sandy
beaches of the Gold Coast, an
action-packed mecca for beach
babes from all over Australia.
It’s the place to bask in the sun,
shop and party. Q1, currently
the highest residential tower in
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