Australia Day in Sydney

Australia Day 2012

Australia Day is a celebration of all that is Australian. This is my first Australia Day as an Australian Citizen, so I should do something extra special, but what? So much happens you need at least 2 days to fit it all in.
Find out just some of the great events that will be taking place this Australia Day.

Whatever you decide to do have fun and stay safe!

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What's on in the CBD

	Begins	Ends
Woggan-ma-gule Morning Ceremony	08:00 AM	08:30 AM
GIO Oz Day 10K	09:00 AM	10:00 AM
Sample Sydney	10:00 AM	05:00 PM
2012 Yabun Concert	10:00 AM	06:00 PM
Hyde Park Main Stage	10:00 AM	07:00 PM
NRMA Motorfest®	10:00 AM	05:00 PM
NRMA Village	10:00 AM	05:00 PM
Vintage Bus Service	10:30 AM	05:00 PM
The Rocks	11:30 AM	08:30 PM
Darling Harbour Australia Day	11:30 AM	09:00 PM
Darling Harbour Australia Day Spectacular and Fireworks	07:00 PM	09:00 PM

Australia Day - Concession Entry

Celebrate Australia Day 2012 with concession entry to all HHT properties including Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Museum of Sydney, Elizabeth Farm, Rouse Hill House & Farm, Justice & Police Museum, Susannah Place Museum, Rose Seidler House, Vaucluse House, Meroogal and Elizabeth Bay House. Free entry to Government House and The Mint.
Liked what you saw on Australia Day? Come back for more!
Visit an HHT property on Australia Day and receive a special offer† for a return visit to any of our properties: one complimentary admission when another admission of equal or greater value is purchased.

* Concession entry is valid for Australia Day 26 January 2012 only. Visitors already eligible for concession entry will not receive any further discounts on Australia Day.
† Valid at all HHT properties from 27 January – 11 March 2012. Not valid for special events or with any other offer. Voucher is valid for a single use only.

For more information, please visit the hht website.

Australia Day Eve Beergarden Party & Fireworks

Wednesday 25th January 2012 On Australia Day EVE, Northern Beaches most famous pub icon, The Newport Arms Hotel, will be hosting their 16th annual garden party and fireworks extravaganza to celebrate the Australia Day Holiday and being an Aussie.
Activities for the afternoon will kick off earlier than previous years with LIVE Music from 5pm featuring Pinnacle Sound System lead by Sharon Muscat. So get in early to avoid the queues!!!
Xmas Eve and NYE @ The Arms were record breaking event, and this event is the 3rd largest garden party the hotel stages each year and thus big crowds are expected to flock to ‘The Arms’ famous outdoor waterfront beergarden (Australia’s largest) to help celebrate this traditional important Australian holiday.
The fireworks display will be shot into the night sky during the night over Pittwater and it is recommended you arrive early to secure the best vantage point.
Smooth sounds will continue into sunset followed by party anthems until late on their moonlit dancefloor all night for those that want to party. Special STA Buses have been organised to and from the venue to help you get home safely.
HIGHLIGHTS – In short:
Australia Day Eve fireworks extravaganza over Pittwater
LIVE Music from 5pm featuring Pinnacle Sound System lead by Sharon Muscat followed by party anthems til late & moonlit dancefloor
Entry = FREE
Over 18s only to this event
Transport: TO and FROM venue every ½ hour til close.
Location: Newport Arms Hotel, 2 Kalinya St, Newport
Enquiries: 02 9997 4900
Info: the newportarms website

La Soirée

11 Jan - 12 February Tuesdays - Sundays
Join the madcap family of stars this summer for the biggest and best soirée Sydney has seen!
The Studio of the Sydney Opera House will be transformed to a stunning salon to showcase the world’s greatest exponents of cabaret, new burlesque, circus sideshow and vaudeville.
Prepare to be amazed, amused, appalled, aroused, shocked, stirred and shaken, as you enter the sexy, funny and dangerous world of LA SOIRÉE!
"Beautiful. Funny. Impossible. La Soirée's triumph is that there's not a single moment when one, two or all three of those terms don't apply." 4 stars - The Guardian, UK

For more information and to buy tickets visit: SYDNEYOPERAHOUSE.COM/LASOIREE

Australia Day Cruises

Lunch / light refreshments available from 10.30-1.30pm, Dinner from 7.00-10.00pm
With so much going on in Sydney Harbour on Australia Day, a cruise is the only way to truly celebrate Australia's unique identity. Join in the day time action on Sydney Harbour for the annual Ferrython and Australia Day parade. See the Sydney State Ferries dressed up in spectacular colours as they race for first place under the Sydney Harbour Bridge followed by a parade of tall ships, small ships, big boats and beautiful classics on our magnificent harbour. Options include a full seafood and carvery buffet or light refreshments in the day, as well as a mouth watering buffet dinner option in the night to view the Darling Harbour fireworks. And yes, we have a fully licensed bar onboard with reasonable priced drinks - sorry no byo is allowed. Come orboard and don't forget to bring a camera and your appetite for the best Australia Day outing on the Harbour!!

Price - Variety of options available from $65pp - $95pp
Bookings - info@vagabond.com.au or call us at 02 9660 0388
More info - www.vagabond.com.au

 

 

 

 

Ku-ring-gai Council - Australia Day Evening Concert

Sorry the Ku-ring-gai concert has now been cancelled.

Australia Day Celebrations at the Lakes

Australia Day is arguably our nation’s biggest celebration and here in Penrith, we know how to put on a party like no where else!
With the stunning Blue Mountains as the backdrop, the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes will play host to an Australia Day spectacular that has something for everyone. From live performances by Wes Carr and Jelly Bean Jam to the Smurfs Character Show, this is truly an all-ages event.
Catch the Smurf-Tacular Adventure Show and watch as the Smurfs set out for NYC to appear on the top rating show 'New Yorks' Got Talent'. Families will also have the chance to meet and greet the Smurfs and take photos with their favourite characters.
The SIMS Metal Management Extreme FMX & Aquatic Ski Shows will have thrill seekers on the edge of their seats as Australia’s premier wakeboarders and water-skiers perform back flips, pyramids and stunts that will leave you gasping. Back on land, be prepared to be blown away by the extreme FMX champions as they clear jumps and perform tricks and flips. One lucky person will also win a Yamaha jet ski valued at $12,000, thanks to SIMS Metal Management.
Be sure to cheer along two trampolinist Josh and Mobs who will be representing Australia at the world titles, watch them perform high flying syncronised jump routines and watch them compete in a male vs female flip off competition – see who can do the most flips in 60 secs.
Pay tribute to our local 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Athletes and give them a traditional Aussie send off, wishing them luck for our Nation and for Penrith.
Local resident Shane Vella, 6 times Australian F1 champion, will wow crowds with high speeds up to 200km per hour during the live F1 & F2 Superboats demonstration.
Deliciously tasty, full flavoured hits of yesteryear combined with scrumptious servings of current chart fillers have given Jellybean Jam a recipe for success and has established them as Australia's hardest working party act since 1993. Come along and sing to the most memorable party tunes with Jellybean Jam.
Fans can also get excited about singer-songwriter and 2008 Australian Idol winner Wes Carr performing live.
Finally, the ‘Australia Day Spectacular’ proudly presented by Endeavour Energy will be an amazing visual extravaganza on the water featuring digital effects and artistic water performances, all choreographed to music culminating into a spectacular lighting and fireworks display.
So come and ignite your national pride and experience a party like never before. Australia Day in Penrith City is the place to be, as we celebrate all that we have in our great city and all that is great about being Australian!

MAKE A SPLASH! - Make a splash and swim to summers hottest tunes this Australia Day at Penrith Pools or Ripples St Marys.
This Australia Day Penrith Pools and Ripples St Marys will have free entry plus an array of entertainment and activities from 9am-5pm. You can then catch a free shuttle bus.

CIRCA: WUNDERKAMMER

Australia Day Performance 6.30pm CIRCA: WUNDERKAMMER AT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

World renowned circus ensemble, Circa, are astonishing Sydney audiences with their amazing physical feats in Wunderkammer.

“A show that awes and mesmerises… just classic Sydney summer fare, sexy and exciting” Sydney Morning Herald 2012

“It's been said so many times, but this is no ordinary circus… the show will bring on plenty of oohs and aahs with its industrial and sexy design.” Daily Telegraph, 2012

Don’t miss this exquisite cabaret of the senses filled with moments of humour and profound beauty – now showing until 28 January.

BOOK TODAY www.sydneyoperahouse.com or 02 9250 7777

Australia Day, Thong Tossing Championships at Bungalow8

from 12 noon

Come celebrate this great island that is Australia!
The beers will be cold, the sun will be shining and the tunes will be legendary.
Thong Tossing Championship

The Marshalls acoustic set from 3pm

+ DJ's Murray Lake & NAD to keep you dancing all night long!

Book our signature suckling pig to share with your mates and we'll shout
you a round of drinks.
Book a table today! - www.bungalow8sydney.com