Whether you’re catching up with family & friends or simply taking the day to appreciate this great country we live in, Australia Day is a great time to get out and about.
It’s never been easier to make the most of the day than with your iPhone or iPad. Here’s a few simple ideas as to how you can easily make the most of the day enjoying an outdoor concert, taking part in a festival, keep up-to-date on the latest sport or have a barbecue with your mates.
Happy Australia Day!
iBooks
The Aussie BBQ
AUD$4.99 (iBook)
http://itunes.apple.com/au/book/the-aussie-bbq/id416688081?mt=11
Get fired up with 100 great barbecue recipes
Cooking with Beer
AUD$19.99
http://itunes.apple.com/au/book/cooking-with-beer/id451928937?mt=11
If there’s liquid in a recipe, it might as well be beer.
Make Me: Barbecue
AUD$4.99
http://itunes.apple.com/au/book/make-me-barbecue/id481546263?mt=11
More than 50 fabulous new recipes for the grill
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APPS
Australia Day
FREE
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/australia-day/id488038886?mt=8
The Australia Day app provides you with interactive event listings in your area.
Big Day Out
FREE
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/big-day-out/id401894325?mt=8
This is the official app for the Big Day Out 2012. See every artist playing and where they are playing. Add filters by location to drill down to what you want to see.
Cricket LIVE australia
FREE
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/cricket-live-australia/id390328281?mt=8
Watch live TV coverage of this summer’s Australian international & Big Bash cricket action on your iPhone.
Australian Open Tennis Championships 2012
FREE
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/australian-open-tennis-championships/id345137837?mt=8
Tennis Australia and IBM are pleased to offer the official iPhone app for the Australian Open Tennis Championships, from 16-29 January, 2012. Follow the action LIVE during the tournament.
Kia Tennis
FREE
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/kia-tennis/id486605899?mt=8
Kia Tennis app presents player statistics and information, a map of the Australian Open, Australian Open history and exclusive interviews with players and personalities with KIA Open Drive videos.
Beachsafe
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/beachsafe/id397699623?mt=8
FREE
Official beach safety app from Surf Life Saving Australia. This app offers unrivalled coverage of Australian beaches, users can access detailed information about weather, forecasts, tide, water temperatures and service patrol periods.
Surfing Life
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/asl-surf-trivia-iphone-edition/id477328836?mt=8
AUD$0.99
Challenge your friends to the who, what where, when surf trivia app developed by RipCurl and Australian Surfing Life.
SunSmart
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/sunsmart/id402707467?mt=8
FREE
An initiative of Cancer Council Victoria, find out the weather forecast, the UV level and sun protection times for wherever you are in Australia. You can even use the vitamin D tracker to find out if you’re getting enough UV.
Woolworths
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/woolworths/id448267836?mt=8
FREE
Make your grocery shopping easier, save money on your favourite items and locate your closest store has never been easier.
SMH Good Pub Food Guide 2011
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/smh-good-pub-food-guide-2011/id407155320?mt=8
AUD$7.49
Pizza Hut Australia
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/pizza-hut-australia/id353096574?mt=8
FREE
Personalise, save and order – the all new Pizza Hut iPhone app. Create your own pizzas, order half ‘n’ half, and do much more!
Live Traffic NSW
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/live-traffic-nsw/id447303817?mt=8
FREE
Office Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) and Transport Management Centre (TMC) app, provides the latest traffic information including incidents, roadworks, major events, fires & floods to allow motorists to make the best possible travel decisions.
Show the Loo
FREE
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/show-loo-only-toilets-in-australia/id299496509?mt=8
Find the nearest public toilet with the facilities you need.
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Music
Australia Day (iTunes Essentials)
AU42.49
http://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/the-basics/id410727731?wm=1
15 of the Best: BBQ & Beer Songs
AU$12.99
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/15-of-the-best-bbq-beer-songs/id285352058
Ministry of Sound Chillout Sessions X1V
AU20.99
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/ministry-sound-chillout-sessions/id478196866
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App Accessories
iGrill Grilling/Cooking Thermometer
AU$129.95
http://store.apple.com/au/product/H6252ZM/A/igrill-grilling-cooking-thermometer
iGrill can revolutionise the way you cook and grill by letting you enjoy more time with family and friends instead of slaving over the BBQ! iGrill gives you peace of mind that your food will be perfectly cooked, at target temperature and safe for consumption. iGrill communicates with your iPhone iPod or iPad via a secure, long-range Bluetooth connection.
Opena
AU$39.95
An iPhone case with a built-in bottle opener is the perfect accessory for anyone who likes to throw a great Australian BBQ.