September 20, 2003Australia/New Zealand for Visitors Blog Archives |
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Regatta on Dry RiverbedYes, all manner of weird and wonderful watercraft are racing today on dry land in the celebrated yearly regatta, the Henley-on-Todd. The event takes place in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, in the Red Heart of Australia. The race is run on the dry, coarse sand of the waterless Todd River in support of various charities.01:00 AM # Auckland Arts Festival OpensToday marks the opening of Auckland's first major arts festival, AK03, which runs until October 5. More than 60 events across a broad spectrum of the arts are scheduled during the festival.Getting Around in Auckland 12:00 AM # |
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