Western Australia hosts major Australian and International events throughout each year, attracting athletes and spectators from around the world. We suggest that you take note of the dates, so that you can plan your holiday schedule to attend one or some of the events.
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29 December 2007 - 5 January 2008
This tournament has a unique format with teams of one male and one female player representing eight nations competing in a round-robin format at the Burswood Dome in mixed doubles and male/female singles. The intimate setting will let you see all the action up close
1 January 2008
Western Australia's premier horse racing event which carries prize money of over AU$350 000. Held at Royal Ascot Raceway, regarded as Australia's toughest test for thoroughbreds, run over the same distance as the Melbourne Cup. The highlight of the Perth Social Calendar
26 January 2008
Uniting over 350 000 of Perth's citizens and visitors in a celebration of the Australian Culture as we observe this firework spectacular. Synchronised to Australian and popular music, fireworks are launched from the Narrows Bridge, Swan River and Perth's tallest skyscrapers
6 - 29 February 2008
Australia's oldest and largest multi-arts festival and the only statewide multi-arts festival in Australia. The Perth International Arts Festival has an enviable world reputation in the arts for its innovative development, presentation of new works and provision of quality arts
February 2008
The 20 kilometre swim is held from Perth's Cottesloe Beach to Thompson Bay, Rottnest Island. Each year over 1200 people endure the marathon, competing in individual or team events. Only swimming enthusiasts or proffesional athletes are advised to take up this endurance challenge
14 - 20 March 2008
A six-star World qualifying event featuring the world's best and well known surfers including Sunny Garcia with over $106 000 in prize money. Held annually at Margaret River since 1985, renowned for the large waves that surfers must compete on, usually over 15 feet high
August 2008
Recognised as Australia's greatest and longest white water classic, the event sees over 600 competitors complete a huge 135km obstacle course along the Avon River from Northam to Perth. The course is run along almost the entirity of the Avon River at 134 kilometres long
October 2007
Australia's largest and most varied flower festival, the event has won numerous international awards for outstanding quality. One of the best ways to discover Australia's natural flora, hosted in the largest central city park in the world - Kings Park, Perth's Botanical Gardens
24 September - 1 October 2007
Perth's most anticipated and biggest festival, showcasing Western Australia's leading horticultural, agricultural, rural, industrial, commercial and mineral resourses. The event attracts 400 000 people each year to sample wines, exhibits, sideshow alley and the famous showbags
December 2006
Held through the main streets of Perth, the Christmas Pageant is the largest and most popular in Australia attracting over 300 000 Perth parents and their children to the city, viewing the collection of dazzling light covered floats, street performers, marching bands and clowns
Community based activities
Western Australians love to put on a show and this is quite evident when looking at a local calendar of events. There are hundreds of motor racing, horse, wine and flower shows held all though the year and all across Western Australia to suit every lifestyle, taste and budget
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