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Thursday 17 January 2013

Australia Day Highlighted Events


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.
For more information click here


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.

For more information click here

Ku-ring-gai Council - 2013 Australia Day Evening Concert



Celebrate everything that makes Australia great with family, friends, food and free entertainment at Ku-ring-gai Council's popular Australia Day Concert, 5 pm to 9 pm.

The packed program of entertainment includes the Outback Aussies children's show, Wuruniri Music & Dance, Murrumbidgee Rattlers bush band and a spectacular finale with Fallon and the Aussie Rock Legends along with a fireworks display.

Bring a picnic or browse the range of multicultural food stalls. There'll also be plenty of fun activities for kids, including face painting and amusement rides.

Limited Street Parking is available in the streets surrounding Bicentennial Park; however, Council recommends leaving the car at home and taking the free shuttle bus from Gordon train station. Disabled parking spaces are available within park grounds.
For more information click here

OZ FEST


With over 50 different DJs and live acts, plus activities, games and more, ‘Oz Fest’ is a celebration of Australian icons with all the jam-packed excitement and entertainment of a festival!
Join us at Australia’s most iconic venue for great Aussie tunes and food during the day and Aussie band ‘Silver Lining’ from 6pm with DJ’s into the night.
RSVP HERE
4 days, 4 venues!
Friday 25th - Monday 28th Jan
@ Bungalow 8, theloft, Cargo Bar & Lounge
Over 50 DJs & live acts including Minx She Can DJ tour, Sosueme DJs, Strummer & heaps more!
Beer & wine tastings
Food stalls
Fashion shows
Thong tossing
Carnival games Cocktail flair competition
Record sale
Dunking machine
Cocktail stalls
Aussie High Tea
Sample sales
Lawn bowls, putt putt & other games
Plaster painting
Clowns
Triple J hottest 100
Pie eating competition
www.ozfest.com.au


Australia Day At Penrith Lakes


Australia Day at the Lakes is the perfect place for family and friends to gather and celebrate what's great about Australia, and about Penrith.

With over three hours of non-stop free entertainment, from 6.00pm - 9.30pm including water shows, live musical performances and the largest fireworks and laser display outside of the Sydney CBD - this is truly a world-class event, right on our doorstep.

Australia's Got Talent finalist and successful Australian recording artist Timomatic, will perform his chart topping hits "Set It Off", "If Looks Could Kill" and "Incredible", along with a number of other songs from his self titled album. Australia's premier wake boarders and Xtreme water-skiers along side FMX Trial bikes and BMX riders will perform The Sims Metal Management Extreme Lake and Land Stunt Show that will leave the audience gasping, while the Buzz and Woody Action Adventure show will keep the kids entertained. PiP Comic Illusionist will also work his magic and Seattle Sound will rock the stage with classic rock anthems.

From families to friends, the young and the old - this event will bring out the Aussie spirit in everyone. So bring a picnic blanket and come and ignite your national pride and be in the running to win a free Jet Ski. Australia Day in Penrith City is the place to be, as 'WE CELEBRATE HERE'.

For more information click here (you could win a jet ski!) - http://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ausday/


Australia Day Cruise Lunch Event 3 Course Meal


Australia Day Cruise 10:15am
Sydney Harbour Cruise
Tickets Include a 3 Course Cruise
Music & Dancing
Spectacular Sydney Harbour Cruise

Enjoy some tasty food, a few beers and soak up the sun on our top deck. Make this Australia day like no other with a buzzing atmosphere and a Sydney harbour backdrop to remember.

Enjoy Australia Day with friends
Licenced Bar on Board (drinks can be purchased at the bar NO Byo)

Rhythmboat Cruises 02 9879 3942 www.rhythmboat.com.au


The Rocks Australia Day - Festival of the Voice


Head to The Rocks this Australia Day for a free celebration of music and song.
Don't miss the twilight concert featuring a line-up of internationally recognised Australian artists in Dawes Point Park-with the harbour as a backdrop!
Lounge on the lawn and hear fresh new bands making their mark on the indie charts at First Fleet Park, and wander down 'Song Street' (George Street) and get up close and personal with quirky performances by more great Australian talent.
You can even grab the microphone and make your own mark on the music world on the karaoke stage in The Rocks Square.
Australia Day in The Rocks
12pm - 8pm

For more information visit - http://www.therocks.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-The_Rocks_Australia_Day.htm


17th Annual Australia Day Eve


Beergarden Party & Fireworks over Pittwater & live acts from 5pm
On Friday 25th January, Australia Day EVE, Northern Beaches most famous pub icon, The Newport Arms Hotel, will be hosting their 17th 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!!!
Christmas 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" followed by party anthems til late on the moonlit dancefloor
  • Entry = FREE-open til 2am
  • Over 18s only to this event
  • Transport: TO and FROM venue every ? hour til close.
  • Location: Newport Arms Hotel, 2 Kalinya St, Newport
  • Enquiries: 02 9997 4900
For more information visit - http://www.newportarms.com.au/promos/australia-day-eve.html

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