Continuing my recent article on Australian sport there are some more interesting sporting events that take place across the breadth of this vast country. But which is the best.
In January, on Maslin Beach in South Australia were the nude Olympics, watched by a crowd on top of the cliffs. In Millthorpe, New South Wales we saw their take on the marathon, where one carries a 50kg bag of spuds 1610 metres. There has been mouse racing, where you could either bring your own or borrow a mouse fro the day. In April each year is the now famous Geelong Camel races. This sleepy town of almost none, becomes a hive of activity for the weekend. You should go. The World Championship egg throwing is held in Taylors Arm. Pinnacle sees the annual Guinea Pig races whilst Nymboida Heritage Festival sees how far contestants can throw a giant Platypus (rubber). Then there are the NSW Cooee Championships. Competitors “Cooee” across the Castlereagh River, to judges armed with a sound meter. Judged on authenticity, clarity and volume.
But my favourite has to be the Whitsunday Fun Race, Airlie Beach, Qld: A yacht event in which topless bathing beauties act as figureheads for the racing craft. Every September.
We have some great deals to get you this prestigious event and who knows, we could begin a new extended stag weekend concept!
