Love celebrities, A-list living and red carpet glam? Then get your squad friends together and start planning a trip to Sydney this Summer to experience all of those things at the 5th AACTA Awards, presented by Presto.

Held exclusively in Sydney at The Star Event Centre on December 9 2015, the AACTA Awards celebrate and recognise the best of Australia’s film and television talent. They are attended by red carpet regulars and international superstars including Rose Byrne, Geoffrey Rush and Cate Blanchett, and now members of the general public from all over Australia can attend with travel packages announced today by Destination NSW, the NSW Government’s tourism and major event agency.

Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase said: “The AACTA Awards are a prestigious event that recognises the best of our country’s screen talent, and reinforces Sydney’s position as the creative capital of Australia.

“The 5th AACTA Awards, held on 9 December, are a highlight on Sydney’s bustling Summer calendar. Screen lovers, glamour seekers and celebrity-spotters will all love this event and should take advantage of great travel packages available now that offer city-based accommodation, champagne, Award Ceremony access and a red carpet experience. It is a perfect opportunity to book a girl’s long weekend in Sydney.”

Flight Centre is now offering great value travel packages to local and national visitors to Sydney and fans of the AACTA Awards.

Interstate fans can take advantage of Flight Centre’s ‘Stay and Play’ package which offers red carpet access, pre-Ceremony champagne and three nights’ accommodation. Four-star packages are available starting from $495 pp twin share. Visitors looking to take the glamour to the next level can book a luxury five-star experience, and live it up at The Darling, starting from $789 pp twin share.

General Public tickets including red carpet arrivals and pre-ceremony bubbles are also available now through Ticketek for $160 (including GST).

Visit Flight Centre for further details and to book your star-studded AACTA Awards experience with your squad.

Visit sydney.com for more information.
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