Australia Day

An annual crowd favourite, Ferrython is one of Australia Day’s most popular and iconic events. Head down to the harbour to watch Sydney’s beloved Emerald Class ferries race through the waves in this hugely popular Australia Day tradition.   The Ferrython, which has been staged on Australia Day every year since 1977, sees Sydney’s iconic green and yellow ferries colourfully dressed in honour of their namesakes as they line up for a race from Fort Denison, around Shark Island and back to the finish line under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Spectators can watch the extravaganza on the water and cheer on…

All the much-loved Australia Day traditions are back for another year. The Australia Day in Sydney program is inclusive, reflective, respectful and packed with unmissable events. Australia Day in Sydney will champion the vibrant and diverse state of NSW and transform Sydney Harbour to a spectacular stage which provides a glorious backdrop to an uplifting and inspirational national day.   The Australia Day Council of NSW and NSW Government are grateful for the guidance and insights it receives from First Nations representatives who are instrumental in creating the Sydney program. From dawn to dusk and into the night, there are…