Three Best Activities You Can do For Australia Day 2022

Australia Day is once again right around the corner and this time you can celebrate it with your families and friends at some of the best locations in and around the country. Observed as the official national day of the country, Australia Day is celebrated on the 26th of January every year to mark the arrival of the first fleet in Port Jackson Bay in 1788, led by Captain Arthur Phillip. It is celebrated with official ceremonies around the nation along with fun local and community events that hold the festive spirits high throughout the day.

Sydney Harbour Cruise : Best Vantage

The place where the first fleet landed, Sydney Harbour, hosts numerous events and celebrations across its vast area and people from all over the nation rush here to witness these live spectacles. One of the best and easiest ways to watch these events from afar is to board the Australia Day cruises in Sydney Harbour and enjoy a crowd-free experience along with delectable food and drinks. Choose from the authentic paddlewheeler with wrap-around verandahs, a luxury glass boat with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a popular Australian-built catamaran with three expansive outdoor decks enjoy the events from a completely different perspective. You can witness over 6-7 events onboard these cruises including the Tall Ships Parade, Ferrython race, Navy Search and Rescue, RAAF Flyover and much more. After the events pan out, head to the vast dining saloon and feast on a sumptuous lunch cooked to perfection by the onboard chefs with a chance to pair it with premium drink and beverages. What makes it one of the top Australia Day Harbour cruises in Sydney is that it offers the best seats to catch all the action away from the busy crowds along with delicious food and drinks and harbour views.

See Birds of Prey at Raptor Domain, Kangaroo Island

Raptor Domain is a wildlife conservation park that can be accessed from the Seal Bay Road, on the South Coast of Kangaroo Island. The park is passionate about rescuing and rehabilitating injured, orphaned or sick birds of prey as well as reptiles such as snakes and lizards. In contrast to a zoo where animals are typically displayed, this park presents its wildlife through fun as well as informative presentations and interactions. These include the Venom Pit, with venomous snakes and spiders and Fang-Tastic, an entertaining show with snakes and other reptiles. This is the perfect opportunity to satisfy a young one’s curiosity without actually going through much of a hassle in this safe and fun environment. One can even learn to face their fears with some of the friendly critters. The favourite attraction here is the In-Flight show, where you can learn about raptors such as owls or the wedge-tailed eagle, witness them soar and even interact with them later on. The trainers here have years of experience working closely with the many birds you meet during your visit. The daily presentations in the park here are informative, interactive and inspiring and clearly demonstrates the bonds between the birds and the trainers.

Explore the Unusual Uluru Rock

Deep in the heart of the Northern Territory is one of the most photographed natural wonders in the world, Uluru, a massive red monolith. It is the spiritual heart of Australia and the best way to get the most out of the site is to join a tour led by Aboriginal rangers and guides. The ranger tells you stories of the Mala people and you will get to see all of the cultural and natural beauty of the area on one of the longer walks. There are also other ways to soak in this unique landscape– by riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle, jump on a helicopter and see the icons from above, or even glide past the terrain on a segway.

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