Need a little persuasion for booking your flights to one of the worlds most beautiful and friendly destinations? These 10 reasons are sure to do the trick.
#1: See a total solar eclipse in Cairns, Queensland. On November 14 local time, 13 Universal Time, a total solar eclipse will begin in Australia then track a long narrow path in the south Pacific Ocean. Australia will offer the only land mass suitable for viewing, and Cairns will offer the longest viewing time of the eclipse, at two minutes.
#2:Bag affordable flights. Get booking your trip now, and you could score yourself some cheap flights to Australia in 2012. Plan ahead, especially if the solar eclipse is on your list, as hotels in Cairns and other popular spots are sure to go fast, and look forward to Australia 2012.
#3: Take in terrific tennis. Get the year off to a good start with the Brisbane International in the first week of January and stick around for the Australian Open in Melbourne for a sunny tennis treat.
#4:Celebrate Aussie day. Help Australia celebrate its favourite day of the year by taking part in the 2012 Aussie Day festivities. On January 26, you’ll have the chance to raise a glass to Australia’s democratic rights, excellent sense of humour and impressive achievements.
#5: Cheer at the World Bowls Championships in Adelaide. In 2012, the World Bowl Championships come to Australia. See the men and women’s teams at the same event for only the second time ever at the November 24 – December 9 event.
#6: Check out the Coral Symposium. Whether you’re scientifically minded or a keen photographer, the 2012 International Coral Reef Symposium could be the perfect treat.
#7: Rock out at Soundwave. Get headbanging to headliners System of a Down, Slipknot and Marilyn Mason at the 2012 festival.
#8: Find perfection at Perth’s 2012 Festival. Take a flight to Perth for the 60th Perth International Arts Festival, as celebrations of 60 successful years of culture are sure to sparkle. Music, performance, dance and art collide in this vibrant event, running from February 10 to March 3.
#9: Root for the F1 racers. See some high speed driving by booking tickets to the F1 Grand Prix: Circeof Albert Park in mid-march.
#10: Get stuck in at Beef Australia. Taking place once every three years, 2012 is the next opportunity to witness one of the world’s best beef cattle events.


