Northern Territory Australia Events & Festivals - the
perfect reason for a holiday in Northern Territory
Australia
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| Barunga Festival |
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05 - 07 June 2016
Katherine & Surrounds
http://www.travelnt.com/en/katherine-and-surrounds/things-to-do/festivals-and-events/sport
The annual Barunga Festival is held in
this remote Aboriginal community over
the Queen's Birthday long weekend and is
one of the major and longest-running
indigenous community festivals in the
Northern Territory. The festival
showcases contemporary indigenous
musicians from the local region in a
concert on the Saturday night and a full
concert on the Sunday with some of the
Territory's top indigenous bands.
There's also a sports program that runs
throughout the weekend and attracts
participants from remote communities
throughout the Territory |
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| V8 Supercars
Championship |
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19 - 21 June 2016
Hidden Valley, Darwin
http://www.travelnt.com/en/things-to-do/festivals-and-events/major-events
Nothing compares to the three days at
Hidden Valley. Hear the roar of the V8
Supercars descending on Darwin as fans
flock to Hidden Valley to watch their
heroes' race on a fast, picturesque
course.
The V8 Supercars Championship prides
itself on offering patrons an
entertaining program of on & off-track
entertainment. There's the Disney Fun
Zone for kids, Stunt Demonstrations and
wall to wall racing. After race
concerts, RACE & ROCK will see high
powered Rock parties hit Centre Stage
with 2 nights of Australian Rock
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| Darwin Festival |
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06 - 21 August 2016
Darwin
http://www.travelnt.com/en/darwin-and-surrounds/events/darwin-festival
Darwin Festival combines the local love
of outdoor community festivities and
dining with a programme of Australian
and international performances and
exhibitions. Music, theatre, comedy,
concerts, ideas and an irrepressible
nightly Festival Club along with the
ubiquitous bamboo food stalls and pop-up
bars transform the tropical city. |
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| Katherine Races |
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08 - 13 August 2016
Katherine
http://www.travelnt.com/en/katherine-and-surrounds/events/katherine-races
The Katherine Races is a great family
day out with families coming from all
over the Katherine area. With a full
racing program, including the running of
Katherine Cup, fashions on the field,
novelty events, and plenty of food and
drink. Dance and party late into the
night with local entertainment. |
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| Alice Springs Masters
Games |
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08 - 15 October 2016
Alice Springs & Surrounds
http://www.travelnt.com/en/things-to-do/festivals-and-events/major-events
Come and challenge yourself at the
Friendly Games, where mature aged
athletes compete for fun in events at
Alice Springs' top sporting facilities.
Known as the Friendly Games, the Alice
Springs Masters Games is the longest
running Masters Games event in
Australia. The Games in 1986 was the
first in Australia and has held
biannually. |
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