Got plans in May 2020? Well, you’re going to want to cancel them! You’re officially invited to our first-ever LIVE program of virtual events, launching on our Facebook page at 7am AEST on Saturday, 16 May 2020.
This is where a different Australian travel experience will be live-streamed by Tourism Australia every hour, on the hour. Time to start planning that post-iso trips once Australia opens up to Asia?
With international and domestic travel largely off the cards for the time being, Tourism Australia wants to bring some of the country’s best travel experiences into your lounge room right here in Asia.
For the entire weekend, Tourism Australia will give you exclusive access to some of the most spectacular travel experiences Australia has to offer, with something new every hour.
Tune in throughout the weekend for an epic program of entertainment, hosted by some of Australia’s most adored and iconic personalities. Think morning workouts with Chris Hemsworth's team in Byron Bay, croc encounters with Matt Wright and dance parties with The Wiggles.
Take a break in Phillip Island and enjoy front row seats at the Penguin Parade, be captivated by the underwater world on a virtual tour of the Great Barrier Reef, learn the best-kept secrets behind the ultimate Aussie BBQ from Hayden Quinn and soak up the serenity of an Uluru sunset, all from the comfort of your couch.
For the full list of live experiences and special-guest hosts, check out the schedule here
So what are you waiting for? RSVP now to ignite your wanderlust - #seeaustralia from your couch and start planning your next Aussie adventure!
On Saturday and Sunday May 16 and 17, 2020 dozens of experiences will be live-streamed on Tourism Australia’s Facebook page and Youtube channel – every hour, on the hour. Think iconic landscapes, world-class food and wine, native wildlife and more.
On Saturday May 16 you can learn about Indigenous ingredients with Masterchef judge Jock Zonfrillo, join a disco-fuelled dance party with The Wiggles, hone your cheesemaking skills with Oakridge Wines head chefs Jo Barrett and Matt Stone, dive into Australia’s wine history with SA winery Unico Zelo, or try your luck at virtual pub trivia.
On Sunday May 17, there’s sunrise yoga in Byron Bay, a coffee masterclass with the experts from Ona, “The Great Aussie Brunch” at Three Blue Ducks, a wine-and-art pairing at McLaren Vale’s mind-bending d’Arenberg Cube, and a tour of Kangaroo Island.
From 7am AEST (5am Singapore, Malaysia) on Saturday 16 May 2020 to 10pm AEST (8pm Singapore, Malaysia) on Sunday 17 May 2020