Australia Day
Celebrating Australia Day in Sydney
Australians are proud of their country and heritage. It’s no surprise, therefore, that Australia’s national day is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Australia Day falls on January 26, and commemorates the First Fleet’s arrival at Sydney Cove in 1788. This public holiday in the summer months is a chance for Aussies to celebrate everything they love about their country – their lifestyles, their history and their national pastimes. Backyards and pool sides around the country host Aussie barbecues and backyard cricket games. If the weather’s fine, then Australian beaches are also packed with those celebrating Australia’s love of the sun, sand and sea.
If you’re in Sydney on Australia Day, there are also a number of organised events for locals and visitors to get involved in. If you’re looking for accommodation, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and other inner city spots offer a number of options that will put you close to all the action. Here’s a rundown of what’s on at these nearby Sydney attractions.
- Sydney Harbour. With thousands of boats on the water and a number of organised activities, Sydney Harbour swarms with activity on Australia Day. But you don’t have to be on the water to enjoy all the festivities. From any vantage point on the harbour foreshore onlookers can watch the annual Ferrython, where Sydney Ferries race to be the first to the finish line under the Harbour Bridge. There’s also the 175th Australia Day rowing regatta which is held throughout the afternoon.
- The Rocks. This historic precinct on the harbour foreshore comes alive on Australia Day with 10 hours of free live music from more than 70 singers and songwriters across 6 open air stages. The festivities spill out from the cobbled laneways of one of the first settlements of Australia.
- Darling Harbour. Darling Harbour is one of the most popular places to celebrate Australia Day in Sydney. Throughout the day, the area holds children’s, film and music events. At nightfall, the party really gets started with the ‘Australia Day Spectacular’! There be an address from the Governor, boat parades and a symphony of light and music and the event will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display!
If you’re in Sydney for Australia Day this year, then celebrate like the locals do. Get yourself to one of these venues to join in the festivities. Make your Sydney visit a festive one, and book some funky accommodation to suit the occasion. There are a number of options to choose from.
Happy Australia Day!
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