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Australia Day: Daytime Sydney Harbour & In the Sky program

Where
Circular Quay
Circular Quay
Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000
Accessible Viewing Areas for Day Program and Concert: Hickson Road Reserve Accessible Viewing Area Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) SOH – Western Broadwalk SOH Forecourt – Concert SOH Podium – Concert
When
Cost

Free

On Australia Day, Sydney Harbour transforms from a bustling working port to a stage full of fun and inspirational programming.

The celebrations can be enjoyed from numerous vantage points around the foreshore and on water. Many iconic favourites return in 2022, including the Harbour Parade, Ferrython, Tall Ships Race, salute to Australia and Defence Force aerial displays.

Daytime program

1.    Sydney Harbour Splash - 8am

2.    Ferrython - 10:45am 11:20am

3.    Salute to Australia - 11:30am – 12:05pm

4.   RAAF Fast Jet Fly-past and Handling Display - 12pm

5.   Maritime Mayhem - 12:15pm – 12.30pm

6.    Navy Helicopter flag display - 11:30am – 1:30pm

7.    Australia Day Harbour Parade - 12:45pm – 2pm

8.    Tall Ships Race - 1pm – 1:30pm

9.    186th Australia Day Regatta - 1:30pm – 4pm

10. Working Harbour Festival - 2pm – 4pm

Full accessibility and inclusion details are available at www.australiaday.com.au

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