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Whet your appetite for a 'walkabout' to Australia by getting involved in the G'Day USA 2009 Australia Week program of events from LA to NYC…. For more information and a full calendar of events for G’Day USA Australia Week
visit http://www.australia-week.com.
Highlights include:
Marking its second consecutive year, the Aussie Festival featuring RoadTrip Nation gives local Los Angeles students the opportunity to take a moment out from studies to consider a different path in life. The new Work and Holiday Visa provides American students with the opportunity to live and work in Australia for a 12 month period. The days activities will include information displays on the best ways to work, study and holiday in Australia as well as an Aussie BBQ and interactive screenings of Roadtrip Nation’s Australia series.
When: Tuesday 13 January 11am – 3pm.
Where: Santa Monica College
Los Angelinos are invited to come ‘walkabout’ this January when a little slice of Australia lands in the heart of Beverly Hills. Get up close and personal with some Aussie animals including Kangaroos live! Aboriginal Cultural performances throughout the day. Travel Expo & Travel Seminars. Learn how to crack a whip like an Australian Stockman. Plus go behind the scenes of Baz Luhrmann's Australia. RSVP at gdayusa@tourism.australia.com to get more information on the program of events.
When: Saturday 17 January: 10:30am – 3:30pm.
Where: Paley Center for Media (Formerly the Museum of Television and Radio). Corner of Little Santa Monica and Beverly Blvd, Beverly Hills
The use of the Paley Center's facilities does not constitute endorsement by the Paley Center of any views expressed during this event.
This event is an onstage compilation of some of Australia's finest talent at the world renowned Carnegie Hall. Performers include Lior, Gabriella Cilmi, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Ursula Yovich Pei Jee and Pei-Sian Ng, Simon Tedeschi, David Campbell, Jimmy Barnes, Simon Burke, Alex Lewis and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
When: Tuesday 20 January, 2009 – 8pm
Where: Carnegie Hall
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra is known for being one of the most innovative orchestras in Australia. In its Royce Hall debut, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra will perform Ross Edwards and William Barton’s Kalkadungu with Australia’s renowned didgeridoo player, William Barton, the world premiere of Graeme Koehne’s Sleep of Reason with South Australia’s twin cello players, the Ng Borther, Carl Vine’s V and Sibelius’s Symphony No 5.
When: Friday 16 January, 2009 - 8pm
Where: Royce Hall, UCLA Campus, Los Angeles
It’s true what they say: to find yourself sometimes you need to lose yourself. In Australia they call this going ‘walkabout’. And with such magnificent landscapes,, breathtaking beauty and memories that will last a lifetime , it’s no wonder people are finding themselves here every single day.
A unique place where you can be surrounded by ancient wilderness or be the first to leave your footprint on a pristine beach as you breathe some of the cleanest air in the world. Find your inner self from the comfort of world class accommodation with spectacular views and superb dining. Enjoy Tasmania’s cool climate wines and the freshest of local seafood, handmade cheeses and chocolates. Encounter amazing wildlife such as Tasmanian Devils, wombats and quolls with a naturalist guide. You will be inspired by our fascinating history and rich heritage. Be invigorated as you explore the landscape on a walking track, in a sea kayak or on a scenic drive. Everywhere you travel you’ll find a warm welcome as you become part of the life of our island. www.discovertasmania.com.
Imagine spending six months on the Islands of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and getting paid six figures for it. Today, Tourism Queensland kicks off a global search to find applicants for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, “The Best Job in the World.” The six-month contract role of Island Caretaker will be based on lush and luxurious Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef. For a salary of AUD $150,000 (approximately US$104,000), the Island Caretaker will enjoy flexible working hours and the opportunity to explore one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. For six months, their job will be to discover and promote what the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef have to offer.
Click here for more info and to apply.
Victoria is a small state with easy access to heaps of the best Australian experiences. With dramatic contrasts in a compact area, Victoria’s lush bushland, top-notch wineries, spectacular ocean drives, magnificent rainforests, pristine beaches and stylish capital provide for a wide range of Australian experiences. This is where to go for all the good things in life – fine wine, unique wildlife encounters and Melbourne – Australia’s cultural capital. www.visitvictoria.com.
With a Mediterranean climate, South Australia is a fantastic year-round destination. Gateway to the Outback, this friendly southern state produces the majority of Australia’s premium wines and is home to the most diverse and abundant offering of native wildlife. All within a short distance from the state’s elegant capital city, Adelaide. Kangaroo Island is a must see and is a place where you get to see amazing native wildlife in the wild. www.southaustralia.com.
Western Australia offers a variety of natural experiences in an unspoilt, pristine environment. It’s renowned for its relaxed, laid back lifestyle and its friendly, energetic locals. Perth has great weather, perfect for enjoying the stunning beaches and world class wineries. Australia’s Coral Coast – Is home to Ningaloo Reef (which rivals the Great Barrier Reef) where you can swim with Whale Sharks. The Kimberley Region and The North West - Australia's North West is one of the world's last true wilderness areas and the place to go for an authentic Aussie outback adventure. www.westernaustralia.com.
Looking for a ‘Real Outback’ experience? A land of stark contrasts, the Northern Territory stretches from the tropical north coastline down to the rugged red centre of Australia. ‘The Territory’ is the place for ultimate adventure from rainforest to Outback with woodlands and deserts in between. A must see is Uluru-Kata Tjuta & Surrounds . Uluru Ayers Rock is Australia's most recognisable natural icon. The famous sandstone monolith stands 348 metres high and, like an iceberg, has most of its bulk below the surface. West of Uluru/Ayers Rock is Kata Tjuta, also known as The Olgas. This massive pile of rock domes dates back 500 million years. http://www.australiasoutback.com/.