26th January is Australia Day festivities usually start the evening before. Events normally include Australian of the Year Awards, Australia Day Race Day, Flag-raising, citizenship ceremonies, flyovers and 21 gun salute, family festivals and concludes with fireworks.
The Saltwater Freshwater Festival is an Aboriginal Cultural event held annually on 26th January (Australia Day). It is the largest regional event of its kind and is a nomadic event that moves to a different location in the region each year.
Boardies Day The Surf Life Saving Foundation is an on-the-pulse organisation that works tirelessly to make surfing both fun and safe. To help raise funds, Boardies Day is returning for one national day only so, whichever state you live in, make sure you remember that Boardies Day is on 22nd February.
The Australian Open is one of the world’s top four Grand Slam tennis tournaments that are held annually. The tennis matches are played in Melbourne Park from the beginning of January through to Australia Day (26th January) and are a must for any sporting fan.