Leisure Activities and Events Australians and expats like to take the time to enjoy all that Australia has to offer. Throughout the year there are many events that take place, as well as museums, wonderful hikes and beaches you can explore each weekend! Time Out http://www.au.timeout.com is a great way to find out what is happening in your city. There are many options in each state. Please see below for some examples in addition to the site above. Australian Capital Territory Australian War Memorial - The Australian war memorial serves both as a memorial to Australians who served their country and as a military museum. The building, roughly shaped like a Byzantine church, is a revered national shrine. Old Parliament House - Built in 1927, the old parliament house served as the seat of government until 1988, and is now open for tours through the chambers and corridors of power. The lovely Rose Gardens on either side of this national heritage site are a visual delight. New South Wales The Sydney Opera House - Beautiful against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour, the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House is a thriving hub of art, culture and of human creativity, not only the 20th Century but in the history of humankind, according to a World Heritage report, it attracts millions of visitors from all over the world each year. Experience all that the Sydney Opera House has to offer by taking a guided tour, watching a show, and enjoying a cocktail at Opera Bar at sunset or delicious food in the widely acclaimed Bennelong Restaurant. BridgeClimb - One of the most exciting ways to experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge is to climb to the top of it. Exhilarating and utterly unforgettable, BridgeClimb gives you the opportunity to walk to the summit of the bridge and enjoy one of the world's most spectacular views, 134 metres (440ft) above the water. Standing above Sydney Harbor - on the world's largest (but not longest) steel arch bridge - gives an incredible panoramic vantage point of the city, its harbor and waterways, and the dynamic lifestyle it affords locals and visitors alike. Northern Territory Mindil Beach Sunset Market - Epitomizing outdoor living, this is a very popular rendezvous spot for families. There are usually 200 stalls selling aboriginal arts and crafts along with musicians and entertainers. It is also a great place to sample a wide range of food from 60 different food stalls including Thai, Malay, Indonesian, Chinese, Indian, and Greek. Katherine Gorge - World-famous Katherine Gorge is located in Nitmiluk National Park, just to the south of Kakadu. The 12-kilometre length of the gorge surrounded by its 70-metre tall cliffs on either side, is an ©2022 SIRVA BGRS Worldwide, Inc. Confidential and Proprietary.