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Larry's Australia / NZ Travel Blog February 2008 Archive

By Larry Rivera, About.com Guide to Australia / NZ Travel since 1997

New Zealand Takes a Bow

Thursday February 21, 2008
With more than 800 artists and performers from 29 countries showcasing their art in Wellington, New Zealand takes a well-deserved bow as its International Arts Festival opens on February 22. The ... Read More

Sail Away to Rangitoto

Wednesday February 20, 2008
From the south shore of Auckland's Waitemata Harbour, the island of Rangitoto is quickly discernible — and identifiable — by its symmetrical, elongated shape and its 259-metre volcanic summit. Rangitoto Island ... Read More

A Good and Festive Time to Visit Adelaide

Tuesday February 19, 2008
If you were thinking of visiting Adelaide — and have an interest in the performing, visual and writing arts — the next few weeks should be a good time. The Adelaide ... Read More

Sydney Mardi Gras Festival Launched

Saturday February 9, 2008
The ceremonial planting of a Moreton Bay fig in Sydney's Moore Park East was to have launched the 2008 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in the afternoon of February ... Read More

Melbourne's Chinese New Year Festival

Thursday February 7, 2008
Melbourne holds its Chinese New Year Festival on Sunday, February 10, with traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural activities, dances, Chinese opera and singing, karaoke competition, numerous food and arts and ... Read More

Te Papa in February

Friday February 1, 2008
If you're in Wellington this month, New Zealand's national museum, Te Papa, is celebrating its 10th birthday with a festival of free events and attractions on February 16 from 10am ... Read More
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