With over 5000 events scheduled across NSW, there should be something for everyone this
Australia Day.
Festivities will be taking place in four main locations:
Hyde Park,
Sydney Harbour, the
CBD, and
suburban Sydney and the rest of the state.
Hyde Park, which is going to be converted into
Sydney's Biggest Backyard, will feature an array of amusements, the highlights being
Herefords Great Aussie BBQ,
ABC in the Park and the
Lord Mayor's Citizenship Ceremony.
Our magnificent harbour will be the backdrop for an array of events, such as the
174th Australia Day Regatta (the world's oldest), the
Jazz on the Water Concert, the
Tall Ships Race, the
21 Gun Salute, the
Best Dressed Vessels Competition and
Ferrython.
The CBD is the place to go for the
Darling Harbour Fireworks,
Australia Day Markets,
NRMA Motorfest,
10 kilometre wheelchair road race,
music at The Rocks and
music at The Domain, not to mention the two indigenous showpieces, the
Woggan-ma-gule Morning Ceremony and the
Yabun Concert. Plus, you can enjoy reduced or free entry to many
museums and public buildings.
Some lesser profile, though still enjoyable, experiences include
hot air ballooning at Parramatta,
Family Day at Penrith Lakes,
the carnival in the Hills Shire and
the carnival at Wollongong.
To search for events by region or council area,
click here.
