The Travel Almanac

Country guides

Travel Photographs
Photo Galleries

Australia Pages

perth
air race over the waters of perth

Red Bull Air Race

[ back to Australian Events ]

What

The Red Bull Air Race World Championship is an acrobatic airplane competition. One of the eight events that are held all over the world are held over the Swan River in Perth Western Australia.

Where

The event is held over the beautiful Swan River, which runs alongside the city centre. The planes land and take off from the city side of the river, but the best viewing is from Sir James Mitchell Park in South Perth, where there are huge video screens with commentary, live music and interviews with the pilots. There are also food and beverage outlets, merchandise and family fun activities around the place. The event is free to attend, though you can buy tickets for grandstand seating.

When

The event was held in April in 2010, check official sources for future event schedules.

More