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Birdsville is a small outback town with a population of approx 120 situated on the banks of the Diamantina River between the sands of the Simpson Desert and the gibbers of Sturts Stony Desert. The area is steeped in history, from aboriginal meeting places to European Settlement in the late 1870's and beyond.
Enjoy two full days and be part of the action at the famous Birdsville Races, its a time when thousands of people drive in from many miles away and increase the normal propulation.The races are one of Australia's most colorful and spectacular sporting spectacles.
Come tour with Swagman and join in on all of the fun, we have the same clients going year in year out, thats how popular its is and always sells out ! Get in quick and reserve your seat on tour.
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ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a Scottish extravaganza celebrated yearly at an ancient castle in its 62nd year held from 03-25 August in 2012 it is set among a spectacular and inspiring backcloth for this remarkable critically acclaimed event. An exciting program of events include the unforgettable music of the Massed Pipes and Drums and the Massed Military Bands. Among the many bands that taking part will be the Royal Regiment of Scotland and a stunning combined band from the Royal Navy & Royal Airforce. The show finishes each evening as the Lone Piper high on the castle rampants, plays a haunting lament.
LA TOMATINA TOMATO FIGHT IN BUNOL
La Tomatina tomato fight in Buñol near Valencia happens every year on the last Wednesday in August though the partying starts earlier in the week. The highlight of the "Worlds Biggest Food Fight" festival is the tomato fight which takes place between 11am and 1pm on that day where over one hundred metric cubic tonnes of ripened tomatoes are thrown in the street.
