Australia Day 2022 : Top Cities to Visit

Author: Evelyn Adam

The official national day of Australia is celebrated on the 26th of January every year and this special day marks the arrival of the first fleet at Port Jackson in 1788. On this day people from every state and territory take part in various celebrations and parades and look forward to spending valuable time with their closest ones. Let’s take a look at how the celebrations vary in different areas of the country.

People from many states flock to Sydney every year to witness the numerous top-notch events and celebrations that take place, especially in the harbour where the first fleet supposedly landed for the first time. The Australia Day cruise is one of the most desired options to go for during this period as they are pivotal in offering you the best seats to view the events away from the bustling of the harbour. Catch all the action of the events including the Ferrython race, Tall Ships Parade, Navy Search and Rescue and many more and once you're done viewing them you can feast on a sumptuous lunch, coupled with select drinks and beverages. These Australia Day cruises in Sydney Harbour are the ideal way to spend the national day with your family in a crowd-free environment yet not missing out on any of the action.

What better way to celebrate the national day than in the capital where a multitude of free and ticketed events are hosted. Whether it's a family day out or a live music concert or a parade, Canberra has you covered. You can start your day by witnessing the flag hoisting and citizenship ceremony held at Rond Terrace and later head on to Stage 88 with your family to enjoy a picnic style outdoor concert. Bring your own picnic and check out the onsite food trucks and licensed bar or pre-order a hamper. The celebrations don't end here, visit the National Carillon and see the lit-up projections or head to the National Museum of Australia for some family-friendly programs of music concerts, tours, talks, demonstrations and the like.

Among the country's favourite cities is Melbourne and for Australia Day, this capital city offers some of the best festivities which includes official ceremonies, parades, live concerts, fireworks, pool parties and of course home barbecues. Usually the traditional events are held in the Federation Square and Melbourne Docklands so it's ideal if you can get to these venues ahead of the crowd. The fireworks display in Docklands is likely to be kicked off at 9pm and if you're not able to make it on time, you can always watch them from the Victoria Harbour, on the floating Aqua Donuts. Cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra are the prime destinations to be at during Australia Day to soak in the cultural and national heritage of the country.