What's on picks for Australia Day

Australia Day Cruise
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 action on Sydney Harbour for the annual Ferrython and Australia Day parade. Our vessels will be in the thick of it to 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.
For more information on this and other cruises by Vagabond Cruises click here

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Australia Day at Watson Bay Boutique Hotel Celebrate all things Aussie at Watsons Bay this Australia Day.

We'll be kicking off the morning with our inaugural 'Every Man & His Dog' SUP event. Stand Up Paddlers of all ages are invited to register for the morning's events which include U12, U16, Open Womens, Open Mens & Every Man & His Dog.

The day's festivities will include an all Aussie BBQ, beach volleyball & cricket, an epic water trampoline & kids activities. Entertainment will be brought to you from The Silver Lining (Live) & DJ Andy Mathers.
Come down early to secure your spot! Sea, sun & good times to be had! For more information click here

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Australia Day Eve at the Newport Arms On Saturday 25th January, Australia Day EVE, Northern Beaches most famous pub icon, The Newport Arms Hotel, will be hosting their 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 LIVE "Pinnacle Sound System" with extension being granted for a 2am close. So get in early to avoid the queues!!!
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Sydney Tall Ships Australia Day Cruise
Join us aboard the Southern Swan as we take part in the thrilling Australia Day tall ships race. Sit back and watch the crew perform magic setting sails and battling for line honours - or pitch in if you want to!
Sydney Harbour is the place to be on Australia Day. You will enjoy all the harbour festivities of the 178th Australia Day Regatta. For more information and book click here

Australia Day Highlighted Events

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Australia Day at Historic Houses Trust

To celebrate Australia Day 2013 we’re offering concession entry at all our properties on Saturday 26 January.
It’s a great chance to visit Hyde Park Barracks, Museum of Sydney, Elizabeth Farm, Rouse Hill House & Farm, Justice & Police Museum, Susannah Place Museum, Rose Seidler House, Vaucluse House, Meroogal or Elizabeth Bay House.
Enjoy our usual free entry to Government House or visit The Mint where you can hear about the building’s history and buy lunch at our forecourt sausage sizzle.

Liked what you saw on Australia Day? Come back for more!
Visit us on Australia Day and receive a special offer for a return visit to any HHT property with a friend.*
*Valid at all HHT properties from 27/01/13 – 10/02/13. Terms and conditions apply.
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Darling Harbour Celebrations

From 11:30 pm to 9:00 pm Darling Harbour will be alive with entertainment.
Celebrate everything that’s great about our nation at Darling Harbour’s huge free Australia Day party on Saturday 26 January.

Nowhere does Australia Day quite like Darling Harbour and this year you’re in for an incredible line up of world music, children’s entertainment and the official Australia Day Spectacular.

Sway your hips to sweet reggae, tribal rhythms and Arabic beats with Caribbean Soul, Hermitage Green and Circle of Rhythm on the Palm Grove world stage. Be mesmerised by stories told through the indigenous dance of the Jannawi Dance Theatre and marvel at colourful roving stilt walkers and street performers. Share giggles with the kids as Jay Laga’aia hosts Leo the Clown and the Amazing Drumming Monkeys on the Village Green family stage.

As the sun goes down, join thousands of people around Cockle Bay for a civic celebration of our national identity. Be part of a Welcome to Country, hear an official address from the NSW Premier and witness the grand finale of Sydney’s Australia Day celebrations—an exhilarating symphony of light, sound and pyrotechnics.

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