Qantas launches Special Fares for travel between Singapore and Australia

Qantas is celebrating Australia Day and the spirit of Australia with special bargains between Singapore and Australia. Fares are available with up to 40% off published rates.

Good Vibrations Festival (February to March)

Lovers of the Woodstock music culture and open air concerts will be happy to know that the Good Vibrations travelling music festival returns. From hip hop to live eight-piece bands, the Good Vibrations festival will showcase DJs and singers such as Andy Caldwell, Cuban Bros, Estelle, Steve Lawler and many others. The festival will play in Brisbane on 11 February, Melbourne on 12 February and Sydney on 18 February (Qantas flights are Sin$498 economy return). The last place to catch the concert will be in Perth, on 19 February (flights are Sin$348 economy return).

Romance Under the Stars (26 February)

For the ultimate romance in the Valentine’s month, why not propose to your loved one au jardin, amidst soulful ballads and great wine? On 26 February, sit down to a wine picnic with bands Amici Forever and renowned Australian flautist Jane Rutter at the Leeuwin Estate Winery near Margaret River, Perth. Book your flights to Perth before 23 January for Sin$348 economy return.

Raw. Creative. Colourful. It’s Mardi Gras! (3 February to 4 March)

For those who desire a more colourful party, rock to the spectacular month-long celebration of gay pride in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras is a resplendent display of creative artistic talent that runs thick through the gay and lesbian community. The festival starts in February and is topped off with the Mardi Gras parade on 4 March, one of the biggest outdoor night-time parades in the world. This is followed by an all night post-parade party. Prices to Sydney at Sin$498 economy return.

Street Arts Galore in Adelaide Fringe (24 February to 19 March)

For a short yet exciting break during the March school holiday, mingle and interact with the finest artists from Australia during the Adelaide Fringe with flights from Sin$498 economy return. Every available space within the city will be utilised for comedy, mime, music, dance and theatre; so don’t be surprised to find entertainment everywhere you go, from car parks to street corners.

A Wining and Dining Winter Wonderland (June)

As Australia settles into winter in June, the best chefs and winemakers of the country showcase their creations to the world. A wide variety is available to suit all palates, from relaxed nibbling along the surfing beaches of Manly’s Food and Wine Festival, to degustation menus from celebrity chefs at Melbourne’s Good Food & Wine Show, to swirling glasses of the latest vineyard produce at Melbourne’s annual Winter Wine Weekend. June is the perfect time to escape the Singapore heat and enjoy a cosy Australian fireplace!

Whale Watching and Other Sea Activities (January through June)

For those who love the sea, Adelaide is the place to go. From swimming with dolphins, scuba diving and surfing in February, to living on a houseboat in March, and whale watching at Victor Harbour in June, South Australia’s mild weather makes it the destination of choice for water-based holidaying. Fares to Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns are available from Sin$498 return economy. 

The sale ends at 5pm, 23 January 2006. The airfares are valid for travel between 6 February and 30 June 2006.

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