Australia is a country made up of many passionate sports enthusiasts. In a country of this size, there are sporting events to cater for all tastes. Dedicated sports supporters will follow their favourite team thousands of kilometres, just to watch them play a match. Fans have been known to hire a bus and deck themselves and the bus out in team colours, wearing gaudy wigs, face paint and team jerseys, just to show their devotion to their beloved team. Of course, this is a boost for the morale of the team and the sporting industry as a whole.
International Island Classic Motorcycle Race
Held on the world class track of Phillip Island Victoria, this is Australia’s largest historic motorcycle race. This event has been held for 20 years and is an international challenge between the UK, NZ and Australia. Phillip Island is also home to the Australian leg of the MotoGP and World Superbike events.
Australian Rules Football
Affectionately known as ‘Aussie Rules’, it is common to get up to 80,000 spectators at a match and many more at a Grand Final. This is a totally Aussie sport with different rules and game plays to a rugby, union or gridiron game. Each Australian State has a representative team and teams travel interstate to play against each other. Melbourne, Victoria is the Aussie Rules centre of Australia with many zealous followers.
Melbourne Cup, Victoria
Known worldwide as ‘the race that stops a nation’, this is Australia’s premier thoroughbred horse race. There are other major race days held in the lead up to the Emirates Melbourne Cup Day and after the running of the Cup, Crown Oaks Day is held especially for the ladies. Here you will see statement fashion at its best. The Melbourne Cup is streamed live to many countries overseas. This is truly a spectacular not be missed event on the horse racing calendar.
Australian Open Tennis Championship
This is one of four Grand Slam events held during the year; the others being the US Open, the French Open and Wimbledon. Played on hard courts in Melbourne Park, it draws many dedicated followers. During unfavourable weather, games are played on courts with retractable roofs.
Australian Dancesport Championship
Now in its 68th year, this premier dancesport event is open to Australian and international youth and adult couples. Once known as competitive ballroom dancing, this sport has transformed its image to become modern and visually exciting. Dancers must have both physical strength and grace to compete in this demanding competition. Musical interpretation, choreography and lavish costumes make this an ideal spectator sport.
Whatever your taste in sporting events, specialised premier travel packages can be arranged at Flight Centre Australia. These packages will take care of travel, transfers, accommodation, ticketing and entry into your chosen sporting event. Australia has the perfect climate for any number of sporting events and sports mad Aussies love all forms of sport, whether it be on a racetrack, on a sporting field or trying to tame a wild unforgiving ocean, with sailing regattas, ironman contests or surfing competitions.
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