EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Hobart, Tasmania,
28 December – 3 January
An annual celebration of the island state’s
best food, produce, arts, culture and
sporting activities, The Taste of Tasmania
is an opportunity for visitors to get a
snapshot of the region using all five senses.
Held in the capital city Hobart, the
waterfront festival combines an offering of
the freshest seafood, cheeses and berries
with the finest cool-climate wines, local
boutique beers and ciders. Complemented
by a fabulous entertainment program,
kid-friendly activities and a stunning
backdrop, it’s one event you won’t want
to miss.
thetasteoftasmania.com.au
Image by Alastair Bett and courtesy of City of HobartCA
ROLS
IN (^) THE DOMAIN
Sydney, New south Wales, 18 December
The biggest Christmas concert in Australia is back
for another year at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
This iconic event is suitable for the whole family and
offers a great start to the festive season. Pack a picnic
basket, grab a spot on the grass and settle in for an
evening of singing and other entertainment. The
concert kicks off at 8:30pm with a star-studded
line-up hitting the stage to perform some of your
favourite traditional and contemporary carols.
Be sure to rock up early to enjoy the pre-show
carnival, which starts at noon. The theme of
this year’s Carols in the Domain, is ‘Christmas
Traditions’ and the event will be raising funds for its
official charity partner The Salvation Army. With
crowd numbers expected to swell, you can guarantee
a great view of the stage by purchasing VIP reserved
seating tickets. And if you don’t want to join the
crowds in Sydney, you can watch the event on the
Seven Network from 8:30pm.
carolsinthedomain.com
THE TASTE OF TASMANIA