Upcoming festivals
We've got the down low on some of the best festivals around the world and at home. Whether it's music, party, culture or tradition to celebrate, we can get you there! Check out all the amazing options below then call, email or come see us to get planning.
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2012 festivals
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| Big Day Out Auckland 20 January |
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The epic Big Day Out needs no introduction... Auckland's most hotly anticipated music festival hosted at Mt Smart stadium has seen the likes of the Foo Fighters, Muse, Groove Armada, Rage Against the Machine, The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson, Metallica, Tool and Red Hot Chili Peppers to name just a few. Throw in a handful of our fave kiwi bands and you've got a rip-roarer of a highlight on the festival calendar. Call, email or come see us about flights, accommodation or road trip options to Auckland for the BDO. |
| Raggamuffin Rotorua 28 January |
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Don't miss Raggamuffin, New Zealand’s premier reggae event! The line up this year includes Ali Campbell (of UB40), Sly & Robbie, Billy Ocean, Arrested Development, J Boog, Marvin Priest, Kora, Katchafire, House of Shem, Cornerstone Roots, DJ Sir-Vere and heaps more. Don't miss the pre-party with its own hot line-up! Raggamuffin packages on sale now |
| Laneway Festival Auckland 30 January |
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Up and coming Laneway Festival held in Auckland is the more alternative and intimate event to the mighty BDO. Past bands have included Florence and the Machine, Ladyhawke, Mumford and Sons...if they turn your musical selves on then this festival is for you! Laneway packages on sale now |
| South by South West Texas, USA 13-18 March |
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Whether you're a band or a fan you don't want to miss SXSW, a creative convergence of music, technology and independent film held every year in Austin, Texas. Music lovers will be blown away by some of the big names in music plus some awesome emerging talent. SXSW packages on sale now |
Thailand |
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You can't avoid getting seriously soaked during Songkran, a massive celebration of the Thai New Year. Water pistols, balloons and buckets abound, luckily during the hottest season of the year! Visitors especially are targets for a sopping good time during the famous festival, which represents the symbolic cleansing of the mind, body and spirit. Check out the latest cheap flights to Bangkok and Thailand accommodation |
(Running of the Bulls) Pamplona, Spain 6-14 July |
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Thousands pack into Pamplona every year to be part of Spain's most famous bull-running festival to honour their patron saint, San Fermin. Originally only a few daring souls ran with the bulls but the adrenaline rush of running in front of a 680 kg bull has since caught on and now travellers from around the world take part. |
| La Tomatina Valencia, Spain 31 Aug |
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The world's largest tomato fight! The week leading up to the 'battle' sees the small town of Bunol put on one hell of a party - parades, fireworks, food and street parties. Then in roll the trucks with over 40,800 kg of tomatoes to be squished, tossed and slimed over any target in just half an hour! Brilliant! If splattering your mates with tomatoes sounds like good fun check out our 3 day (hotel), 5 day (hostel) and 5 day (hotel) La Tomatina tours & packages. |
Munich, Germany 17 Sept - 3 Oct |
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The beer drinkers ULTIMATE festival, Oktoberfest has been keeping Germans (and millions of visitors!) merry for over 100 years. Last year punters drank over seven million mugs of beer during the 17 day festival and this year looks set to be even bigger... A definite must-do festival! Don't miss out on Oktoberfest 2012- make sure you start booking early! Check out our Oktoberfest tours & packages. |
Festival Thailand |
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This eccentric meat free festival celebrates the local Chinese belief that abstaining from meat during the ninth month will help them obtain good health and peace of mind. Interesting festival celebrations see trance like participants walking across hot burning coals, and climbing a ladder of sharp blades 8m tall...we recommend participating in the consumption of delicious vegetarian delights on offer only! |
| Hermanus Whale Festival South Africa 30 Sept – 4 Oct |
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The Hermanus Whale Festival celebrates its 20th birthday this year. Revel in the African music and rhythms, sample the local delicacies and get involved in the Welcome Whale Wave – where 5000 people create a 5km chain to say hi to these incredible creatures. |
| Divali India Oct/Nov |
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Divali is the Festival of Lights. It’s a bit like New Year's Eve and a time for joy and fresh starts. People light deyas which are small clay pots filled with coconut oil that burns thru the night. There aren’t as many fireworks but watch out for the firecrackers thrown by kids on the street! Check out our tours and treks in India |
| Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes) England 5 Nov |
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Celebrate Guy Fawkes where it all started! The plot to blow up houses of parliament went slightly wrong on 5 November 1605 when Guy Fawkes was discovered about to light a fuse leading to barrels of gunpowder. Now we light bonfires and fireworks in his honour! Check out the cheap flights to London |
Lopburi, Thailand |
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Lopburi City in central Thailand is well known for its cheeky resident monkeys, who are believed to be descendants of the god Hanuman. And deity's they are during the annual Monkey Buffet, in which the furry residents are treated to bountiful feasts of fruit and other primate friendly treats in front of hundreds of adoring spectactors. Want to monkey around in Thailand? Check out the latest cheap flights on offer |
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