A visit to Australia offers up a wealth of opportunities for fun. There are literally tons of activities to do and thousands of things to see. One of the most amazing activities there is the fabulous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. You got that right, Australia has a Mardi Gras celebration of its very own, especially for the gay and lesbian community! The only catch is that you have to make sure you have a fantastic costume!

One thing that you should not miss whenever you are down under are the Birdsville Races. These are not just your average ascot races, these are actually races that involve a lot of drinking, betting and of course some fabulous clothing. You want to make sure that you wear your best and dress yourself to the nines here, because who knows who you will meet!

If you are looking to more fun that is a little classy and a lot elegant, you want to make sure that you join in on the fun of Hobart Yacht Race that takes place in Sydney. You of course want to make room for Boxing Day as well, for this event is not one that you are going to want to miss. This event is full of fun, spirits and definitely a lot of color!

If you love music, then you definitely have to check out Big Day Out. Also known more simply as the BDO, this traveling music festival is a must. The festival is enormous, and a lot of extremely awesome bands and musicians have played along its route. Even Placebo, PJ Harvey, and Coldplay are known to show up and have a great time!

If you are a film buff, Australia also has a great event for you. The famed Tropfest Film Festival occurs in February. A one night event, it is well known for introducing tomorrow’s next big filmmaker to the movie lovers of today. You never know just what kind of masterpiece you are going to get to see.

Add into this, of course, the hundreds of more casual, natural things Australia has to offer and you really cannot go wrong. White sandy beaches, turquoise waters, beautiful scenery and landscapes, and of course plenty of clubs, bars, and restaurants are all there for the taking. Swimming, sailing, hiking, exploring; dancing, eating, and drinking; relaxing, chilling, and enjoying yourself: there are literally no limits to the amount of fun you can have when you go down under.

Finding the ideal gay travel to Australia can be fun and exciting for you and your partner. You will certainly be able to enjoy yourself and your mate will love everything about Australia!

Howie Holben administers Spirit Journeys, a gay vacations organization that focuses on spiritual travel. Howie has travelled the world learning from indigenous peoples. You can learn more about Howie, his work and gay tours with a spiritual focus at Spirit Journeys website.