Australia Day is a day to reflect, respect and celebrate the Australian spirit and the best of this country – our mateship, our sense of community and our resilience. We find optimism and hope as we look to the future. It is celebrated on January 26.
Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.
We reflect on our nation’s past, which began more than 65,000 years ago, and the impact of European settlement on the First Nations Australians. Our national day is a time, above all, for inclusion and respect. It enables us to pause, listen and gain a greater understanding of First Nations Peoples, culture and heritage as we work towards reconciliation.
We aim to respect the contributions of all Australians, and we celebrate our achievements by coming together and connecting with family, friends and the community.
Australia Day is also an opportunity to celebrate our cultural diversity and rich migrant heritage which is very much part of our unique Australian identity.
The NSW Government, together with the Australia Day Council of NSW, is committed to engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, elders and peoples about Australia Day activities. Together, we present an inclusive Australia Day program to the people of NSW.
The activities planned for January 26 are as follows:
Dawn Reflection
5:30 am – 6 am
Sydney Opera House
2 Circular Quay East
WugulOra Morning Ceremony
7:30 am – 8:30am
Walumil Lawns Barangaroo Reserve
Sydney Harbour and Aerial Daytime Program - All Day
Circular Quay
Australia Day Live At Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Unforgettable musical performances by top Aussie talent choreographed with a spectacular fireworks display, a flotilla of lit vessels and jet-skis. Get your Free tickets now.
(Source: ~Australia Day 2022 - Australia Day in NSW)