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Australia Day in Darling Harbour

26

Jan

FEEL THE AUSSIE SPIRIT

Australia Day in Darling Harbour

Celebrate Australia Day with free live entertainment, including roving performers, classic Aussie movies screenings and five epic water slides to cool down on.

When

Tuesday,

26 Jan 2021

Darling Harbour is full of Australia day fun! We’ve got a monstrous floating cinema showing a classic Australian film, giant inflatables all over Tumbalong Park perfect for selfies, and an epic BBQ courtesy of Braza.

There’s also giant water slides, a DJ playing Aussie bangers out of a retro Kombi Van, a live stream of the Australia day concert and much more. And the best part? It’s all happening next to one of Australia’s most iconic harbours.

See you there cobber!

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Things to do

Free Australia Day Darling Harbour Water Slides

Cool down and squeal with glee riding Planet Entertainment’s five giant inflatable water slides. The Frozen and Tropical Slides will delight the littlest riders, while the Lil Kahuna, Atomic Drop and Log-jammer are popular with all ages. Book your 45-minute session and get ready to ride!

Darling Harbour’s gigantic luxury floating cinema is the perfect place to celebrate Australia Day with a special showing of Aussie favourite feel-good film, Red Dog. There’s also two separate floating bars, delicious pizza and 75 lounge beds!

Giant Inflatables

Light up your Insta on Australia Day with a summer shot in front of the giant Aussie-themed inflatables in Tumbalong Park. Choose from an oversized inflatable ice cream, kangaroo and a pineapple for the perfect snap.

Live entertainment by DJ Dante

World known DJ Dante has been one of Australia’s most long standing DJs. Head to the Tumbalong Park stage this Australia Day for some sweet tunes with additional live trumpet and conga players from the arvo to evening.

Australia Day Live broadcast at Tumbalong Park

Feeling patriotic? You will be after you head down to Tumbalong Park to watch the Australia Day Live Concert on the big screen. Come early to grab a prime spot on the lawn, a picnic dinner from a local retailer or an Aussie snag from Braza. Or just sit back, soak in the sun and enjoy the show!

Roving Aussie performers

Darling Harbour is going full Aussie this Australia Day! Visit us and you could run into the iconic jumping kangaroos, surf life savers and beach babes roving through Tumbalong Boulevard and Cockle Bay.

Summer DJ in a Kombi

One of our favourite local DJs will be rocking out in a retro Kombi Van this Australia Day to soundtrack the festivities! You’ll hear Australian classics as well as everyone’s favourite summer tunes.

Eat and drink

Braza’s Aussie Barbeque

Braza Darling Quarter, purveyors of the most delicious traditional Brazillian meat dishes in Sydney, are hosting a summer BBQ in Tumbalong Park on Australia Day January 26. Pop by and bring your appetite from 12pm-8pm!

Australia Day at Blackbird Cafe

Blackbird Cafe are extending their happy hour to make this Australia Day the best yet!

HBK Australia Day Celebrations

Enjoy extended happy hour at Harbour Bar and Kitchen. HBK spans across the balcony level of Harbourside, boasting gorgeous views of Darling Harbour and the iconic Sydney city skyline from every seat in the house.

Australia Day at Planar

Planar have extended happy hour exclusively for Australia Day! Join in from 3pm-7pm for Happy Hour and from 2pm-5pm for their live entertainment!

Australia Day at Meat District Co.

Did someone say Happy Hour? Meat District Co. are extending happy hour in celebration of Australia Day! Meet up with your colleagues & friends, grab a beer, sip a glass of wine or discover their tempting cocktails.

Australia Day at Casa

Is there a better way to celebrate Australia Day than having an extra hour of Happy Hour? Drinks are ready and waiting for you! Join Casa for a delicious signature cocktail or a cold one with beautiful Harbour views. Gather your friends, family or colleagues and secure your table!