Do buses run on Australia Day?
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Australia Day and the best way to get to and from events is by public transport with extra trains and buses running throughout the day.
What is on in Sydney on Australia Day?
In the evening, Australia Day Live kicks off at 7.30pm and showcases some of Australia’s best-loved performers. While the event is free, it’s ticketed. Held on the forecourt of Sydney Opera House with the iconic sails in the background and the harbour beyond — this is a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience.
What time are the fireworks Sydney Australia Day?
9pm
The fireworks fill the sky from 9pm in a 15-minute demonstration of pyrotechnics, a flotilla of yachts, and jet ski and flyboard prowess. Vantage points include First Fleet Park, Hickson Road Reserve, Circular Quay East, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney Opera House and from on the water. Most events are free.
Are Sydney ferries running on Australia Day?
Australia Day is one of the busiest days on Sydney Harbour so leave early if you’re catching a ferry as they can fill up quickly. “Some ferries won’t be running to and from Circular Quay between 11:45am and 12:30pm and between 7pm and 9:45pm because of planned Australia Day activities.
Where can I go this Australia Day?
Following the Dawn Reflection, Australia Day starts with the WugulOra Indigenous Morning Ceremony at Barangaroo, honouring the world’s oldest living culture. This will be followed by an exciting series of free activities spanning Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour, The Rocks and Darling Harbour.
Are Sydney ferries running now?
Ferry services are now reaching capacity and may be running late. Allow plenty of extra travel time and consider using other transport options such as buses or trains. Transport and travel information to help you plan your public transport trip around NSW by metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach.
How can you celebrate Australia Day in Sydney this year?
Run annually on Australia Day by the Sydney Bus Museum from morning until 5pm, all ages will have a ball travelling like it’s 1949 on a double-decker vintage bus from the Leichardt bus depot across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to St Leonards and back again. Join Sydney locals and head to the beach for a barbecue picnic.
Where do the bus rides start and end in Sydney?
Bus rides start at Macquarie Street, running from the Sydney Opera House to North Sydney and returning, via the Sydney Harbour Bridge with no stops. Small donation to ride. Practice safe behaviour wherever you go.
What’s happening in Sydney’s Harbour this Australia Day?
Other vibrant harbour events include the iconic Ferrython, tall ships and the Australia Day Harbour Parade flotilla of all shapes and sizes looping the sparkling blue waterway. A fabulous line-up of musical stars will dazzle in the Australia Day Concert at the Sydney Opera House.
Why is Australia Day celebrated on 26 January?
Officially Australia Day commemorates the founding of the colony of Sydney on 26 January 1788 when the ships of the first fleet arrived. However, not everyone feels that this is the right choice for a national day as it also represents the day that the indigenous peoples of Sydney’s world changed in the worst way possible.