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MOTORSPORT • TENNIS • RUGBY • FASHION AND PLENTY MORE!

AUSTRALIA

SOUTH PACIFIC

NEW ZEALAND

SPORTS AND EVENTS

2008 - 2009

2008 MOTORCYCLE

GRAND PRIX3 – 5 OCTOBER 2008

PHILLIP ISLANDMotoGP is the world’s premier motorcycling championship, with a season of 18 Grand Prixs in 14 countries bringing together the world’s top motorcycle manufacturers such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki, Aprilia and KTM - plus an elite crop of riders from every corner of the globe. Brochure available for the very popular round at Phillip Island, 90 minutes from Melbourne.

GO Holidays Sports & Events has put together a comprehensive sports and events programme for those travelling around New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacifi c. Whether you’re visiting this part of the world for business or leisure don’t miss out on one of the many thousands of events happening year round. Contact your local travel agent, or GO Holidays Sports & Events now and we will tailor-make a package to suit your needs.

MOTOR RACING

INDY 30023 – 26 OCTOBER 2008

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIAFire up for the start of a new era, as the superstars of the IndyCar Series join forces with the big names of V8 Supercars to take the Gold Coast Indy 300 to a new level! The hottest cars, the hottest parties, the hottest beaches. It’s the hottest ticket in town. Brochure available.

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SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP27 FEBRUARY – 1 MARCH 2009

PHILLIP ISLAND Superbike World Championship (also known as SBK) is the premier worldwide Superbike Racing Championship. All rounds are held on permanent racing facilities with races combined to determine two annual World Championships, one for riders and one for manufacturers. Europe is Superbike World Championship’s traditional centre and leading market however Phillip Island outside of Melbourne will again hold an exciting event in 2009.

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AUSTRALIAN

GRAND PRIX F126 - 29 MARCH 2009

MELBOURNE The closest Formula 1 to home! The 2009 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is a four day extravaganza of speed, glamour and excitement that has become the benchmark in Formula 1. Contact us for a brochure!

V8 SUPERCARS The V8 Supercar Championship Series provides the world’s most electrifying and competitive touring car racing. V8 Supercar events are held in all states of Australia as well as rounds in New Zealand and Bahrain.

BATHURST 1000 – our specialty! We have been taking New Zealanders to Bathurst for over 10 years and its popularity never wanes. Brochure available. (12 October 2008)

CLIPSAL 500, ADELAIDE – recognised as Australia’s most exciting national motor sport carnival. Brochure available. (19 - 22 March 2009)

www.clipsal500.com.au

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AFL GRAND FINAL, MELBOURNE 27 SEPTEMBER 2008

Viewed by millions, but experienced by only a few… feel the roar when the siren sounds for the 2008 Toyota AFL Grand Final… more than just a game!

NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP GRAND FINAL, SYDNEY 5 OCTOBER 2008

The NRL Grand Final will match the two best teams in the competition. Sixteen teams have played through 26 rounds of rugby league as well as a series of play offs to play this fi nal. A must for rugby league supporters! Brochure available.

WANGARATTA FESTIVAL OF JAZZ 30 OCTOBER – 3 NOVEMBER 2008

Groove along to high profi le Australian jazz performers and international guests. The TAC Wangaratta Festival of Jazz is one of Australia’s premier jazz festivals and takes place among the fi ne wine and food districts of sunny Wangaratta.

RED BULL AIR RACE, PERTH 1 – 2 NOVEMBER 2008

The Red Bull Air Race World Series features the world’s best pilots in a motor sports competition based on speed, precision and skill.

MELBOURNE CUP 4 NOVEMBER 2008

The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s major annual thoroughbred horse race – a race that stops a nation! Always the fi rst Tuesday in November we can assist with race enthusiasts who would like to attend Derby or Oaks Day which are also part of the Spring Racing Carnival. Brochure available.

EQUITANA ASIA PACIFIC, MELBOURNE 20 – 23 NOVEMBER 2008 4 Days of Exhibition, Education, Entertainment and Competition. Equine enthusiasts will enjoy world class competitions, major exhibitions, a diverse education programme, three specialist clinics and reserved seating at the three evening spectaculars. Brochure available.

TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 16 – 26 JANUARY 2009

Possibly the biggest party in the whole of Australia, the Tamworth Country Music Festival is celebrated for 10 days from mid January each year. If you include the ten day Countdown to the festival you could Texas Twostep for twenty days straight and you wouldn’t be the only one, no siree!

TOUR DOWN UNDER, ADELAIDE 18 – 25 JANUARY 2009

See world, Olympic and Tour de France riders battle it out in the only race outside of Europe to join the prestigious UCI ProTour circuit. www.tourdownunder.com.au

AUSTRALIAN TENNIS OPEN, 19 JANUARY – 2 FEBRUARY 2009

THE GRAND SLAM OF ASIA/PACIFIC Grand Slam tennis fever will again hit Melbourne with the fi rst serve for the Australian Open 2009 on 19 January. For the next two weeks the world’s best will strive for a place in the fi nals and you can be there to watch. Brochure available.

NZI SEVENS, WELLINGTON 6 – 7 FEBRUARY 2009

The Sevens event that rivals Hong Kong for its party atmosphere! Brochure available.

ECHUCA MOAMA’S RIVERBOATS, 15 – 17 FEBRUARY 2009

JAZZ, FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALThe Monte Carlo on the Murray! Riverboats, Jazz, Food and Wine Festival is BIG… as BIG as the mighty Murray River, as BIG as a country sky, as BIG as the land that produces the best food and wine you will ever taste! www.echucamoama.com

Other events

L’OREAL MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL MARCH 2009

Held annually each March, L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival is a large-scale fashion event of extraordinary richness and diversity. The Festival programme includes runway shows, business forums, performances, art exhibitions, fi lm screenings, retail events and of course plenty of glamorous parties.

MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 7 – 23 MARCH 2009

This festival is a unique event promoting the quality produce, talent and lifestyle of Melbourne and the State of Victoria. Each year the Festival attracts food and wine experts from across the world, including world-renowned chefs and winemakers, growers, purveyors, authors, food and wine commentators and critics who present alongside Australia’s best.

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW, 10 – 15 MARCH 2009

AVALON AIRPORT, GEELONGThe Aviation, Aerospace and Defence Showcase for Australia and the Asia Pacifi c Region.

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL 1 – 5 APRIL 2009

FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW

The world renowned Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is entering its 14th year and is now regarded as the largest and most successful horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. Staged within the world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and surrounding South Carlton Gardens, this prestigious Show is well established in the psyche of visitors as a ‘must see’ event. Brochure Available.

ADELAIDE SEVENS 4 – 5 APRIL 2009

The only Australian stop on the Rugby 7’s circuit. Enjoy a festival of Sevens and Wine in Adelaide! www.adelaidesevens.com

NORFOLK ISLAND COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 2009

Spread over a week at the end of May, the festival showcases some of Australian and New Zealand’s best talent, with a Pacifi c twist. Norfolk Island has its very own talent, and the locals have an opportunity to perform alongside the visiting performers during this week. The 2009 Festival on Norfolk Island is set to be another crowd pleaser.

ADELAIDE RIVER SHOW 6 – 7 JUNE 2009

Join in the thrill or a rodeo, camp draft and rural show! The Adelaide River Show, in the Adelaide River Township of Darwin, features a rodeo, polocrosse, gymkhana and camp draft as well as competitions in arts and crafts, fl oral art, cookery, photography, horticulture and agriculture, and farm produce. www.arrs.org.au

FIJI SWIM JULY 2009

The swim crosses the channel between Treasure and Beachcomber Island taking swimmers across the beautiful fringing reefs of both islands. Short and long courses available!

SALTWATER FLY FISHING CHALLENGE SEPTEMBER 2009

Bynoe Harbour, near Darwin, is the action spot for the Saltwater Fly Fishing Challenge held annually by the Darwin Flyrodders Club. This is a measure-and-release competition where the anglers aim is to catch each of the seven target species of fi sh!

ITU GOLD COAST TRIATHLON 9 – 13 SEPTEMBER 2009

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS GOLD COASTThe eyes of the Triathlon world will be on the Gold Coast in 2009 when the 2009 ITU Triathlon World Championship is staged at the Southport Broadwater Parklands.

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BOOKING CONDITIONS

All prices and package components are subject to availability at the time of booking. Current rates of exchange will be applied to each booking. Prices are to be used as an estimation only. Payment conditions are determined by individual suppliers and will be advised at time of booking. All payments are non-refundable. We strongly recommend travel insurance.

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WORLD MASTERS GAMES, SYDNEY 10 – 18 OCTOBER 2009

The Sydney 2009 World Masters games represents a unique opportunity to compete at several of the “state of the art” venues used for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Of the 28 sports on the programme at least 12 will be contested at former Olympic venues!

TASTING AUSTRALIA, ADELAIDE 6 – 13 MAY 2010

Tasting Australia, the nation’s premier food, wine and beer festival will be held in the Autumn of 2010 allowing travelers the opportunity to experience the best South Australia has to offer at Vintage time. Packages will be available around September 2009.www.tasting-australia.com.au

RUGBYBledisloe Cup/Tri NationsLet us take you to any All Black test match in Australia.

CATTLE DRIVEThe Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive is an epic experience involving 500 head of cattle and 150 horses – and you can be in the saddle beside them! Over fi ve days and four nights enjoy the superb catering and unwind each evening beside a roaring campfi re, under a canopy of stars. Scheduled for sometime in 2010. Register now. www.cattledrive.com.au

CRICKETVarious options available. Contact us for custom made packages.

NETBALL, SILVER FERNS TESTS, ANZ CUP MATCHESLet us take you to matches on both sides of the Tasman!

CONCERTSMusicals, Operas, Concerts, Festivals – we can provide packages.

DIVE VANUATU Visit Havannah Harbour in North Efate, a place of stunning beauty and pristine lagoons, where the television series ‘Survivor Vanuatu” was fi lmed. Dive this beautiful site only a 45 minute coach ride from Vanuatu.

ROUND RAROTONGA ROAD RACEThe ever popular road race! A week of festivities not to be missed. Please contact us for package details.

TAHITISo many events and festivals... Please contact us for dates and options.