Celebrate Australia Day with your family

Celebrate Australia Day with your family

Australia Day, taking place on January 26, is one of the nation's most beloved holidays - where people from all backgrounds come together to celebrate what it means to be Australian. Share this special occasion with your brood this year at one of the country's many family-friendly events. Here's our pick of the best options.


Sydney

If you're wondering what to do in Sydney to celebrate Australia Day, wonder no more. Take the little ones down to Hyde Park, where you'll find a summer playground created with kids in mind. Nickelodeon is behind some of the on-stage entertainment here, which means your kids can meet and greet their favourite characters and take part in fun activities. There are also several interactive zones dotted throughout the park. There will also be story telling, face painting, sports and balloon sculptures to enjoy.

Back in the CBD you'll find the Australia Day CARnivale heating up. Expect to see vintage and classic cars in all their glory, alongside plenty of buses, trucks and luxury vehicles, with plenty of entertainment to keep all ages occupied.

Stay at: Mantra on Kent is the perfect accommodation option for your family, offering two-bedroom apartments for extra space to move. Enjoy roomy living areas and a fully equipped kitchen and laundry for all those little touches you want when you're away from home.


"There's a myriad of Australia Day events taking place all over the country this January, and many of them are family-friendly."



Adelaide

Gather up your family and head down to Elder Park in Adelaide for Australia Day in the City. The event started as a twilight feature five years ago and has since gone from strength to strength, attracting more than 40,000 people with its annual street parade, concert and fireworks. This year's event has the child-friendly drawcards of Sneaky Sound System and Brothers3, who are sure to get crowds moving and grooving.

The event is free and kicks off at 6pm with the largest Australia Day parade anywhere in the country. The family concert kicks off at 7pm and there will be fireworks to finish at the end of all that entertainment. Bring along a rug to settle in for a night of fun under the setting sun.

Stay at:  Mantra on Frome has all the space your family will need, offering three-bedroom apartments so that everyone can enjoy some peace and quiet. Relax after the end of a long day of celebrating with an in-room massage and make the most of a 24-hour reception by coming and going as you please.

Canberra

Head to the nation's capital for a day of fun and festivities. Start out at Commonwealth Park for the Australia Day in the Park event, where there will be a children's concert, free live entertainment and lots of family-friendly activities. Go wild on rides, get competitive with games and create something beautiful to remember your day forever. Faces can be painted to celebrate the special event, and Rond Terrace is just a short stroll away if you wish to witness the National Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony.

The shores of Lake Burley Griffin host the Australia Day Fireworks Spectacular, which can been seen from Regatta Point, Rond Terrace or the National Library. The fireworks kick off at 9pm and there will be an Australian soundtrack to accompany the bright lights.

Stay at:  Mantra on Northbourne is a comfortable and well-appointed accommodation option when you're in Canberra. Kids can splash about in the heated pool while you work off that holiday excess in the on-site gymnasium.




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