The first of only four Grand Slam events in the world of tennis, the two-week Australian Open kicks off the annual tennis calendar in Melbourne

Thousands of visitors flock to Sydney’s LGBTI Mardi Gras each year from mid-February to early March to celebrate the power and beauty of diversity. Expect music, dancing, costume, and a party atmosphere

An iconic offshore yacht race that starts from Sydney on Boxing Day (26 December) and ends 630 ocean miles away. It is celebrated as one of the country's greatest sporting events