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Australia Day 2008

Official Program : Sydney CBD

The Australia Day Official Program gives you the very latest events as well as a map with the best vantage points to help you plan your day in the CBD.

Events in Sydney CBD
2GB Outside Broadcast
The 2GB travelling radio show is on the road with it weekend line-up. Join them at Queens Square, on the corner of St James Rd and Macquarie St in the... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 05:30 AM
  • Events Ends at: 04:00 PM
  • Queen's Square
Woggan-ma-gule - Morning Ceremony
Each year, Australia Day begins with the Woggan-ma-gule Morning Ceremony. Performed in the Royal Botanic Gardens, sacred land of the indigenous Gadiga... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 08:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 08:30 AM
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Farm Cove
Sample Sydney
Australia Day gives you a great opportunity to sample a host of Sydney’s most popular cultural institutions and public buildings. Many will be opening... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 09:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 05:00 PM
  • Various locations
Oz Day 10K
The Arrive Alive Oz Day 10K wheelchair road race kicks off at 9.00am on Alfred Street, Circular Quay and is one of the first official Austra... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 09:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 10:00 AM
  • Starts on Alfred St
The BIG Telly
A giant digital screen will feature past TV shows such as Skippy. You'll also be able try out your skills as part of the Great Aussie G... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 10:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 07:00 PM
  • Hyde Park North, near St James station
The WIne Garden
Located next to the Great Aussie BBQ, the Wine Garden will host a ABC Classic FM Live Broadcast and the Wyndham Mobile Cellar Door. More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 10:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 07:00 PM
  • Hyde Park North
Yabun
Yabun 2009 is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures. The festival is a free event and features song dance, art and craf... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 10:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 06:00 PM
  • Victoria Park, Broadway
NRMA Motorfest
Celebrate the 24th anniversary of NRMA Motorfest as it showcases over 1,000 vintage, veteran and classic vehicles.    And celebrate ... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 10:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 05:00 PM
  • Macquarie & College Streets
NRMA Village
With something for everyone, the NRMA Village is a one-stop shop for information across travel, motoring advice, vintage vehicle insurance and NRMA’s ... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 10:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 05:00 PM
  • Various locations
ABC in the Park
The exhibition trailer offers fantastic fun for all the family for FREE! There’s the chance for budding radio broadcasters and TV stars... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 10:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 05:00 PM
  • Hyde Park North, opp St Mary's Cathedral
Hyde Park Main Stage
Start the day by treating the kids to the show that will launch the main stage program into the day. The little ones might even get the chance to... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 10:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 09:00 PM
  • Hyde Park North, Elizabeth Street side of park
Sydney's Biggest Backyard
Australia Day in Hyde Park is the best place to enjoy great entertainment, barbequed fare, relax on the grass and soak up the fantastic... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 10:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 09:00 PM
  • Hyde Park North
Rocksong at The Rocks
10 hours, 9 stages, 70 big voices  This Australia Day experience a free live music festival, Rocksong, in The Rocks unlike anything you’ve ever ... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 10:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 09:00 PM
  • The Rocks
Great Aussie BBQ
It wouldn’t be Australia Day without a roaring BBQ! There will be workshops for the kids with apron painting and craft activities to keep them bu... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 10:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 07:00 PM
  • Hyde Park North
Vintage Bus Service
Stops at specially marked bus stops along George, Bridge, Alfred, Pitt, Elizabeth, Bathurst, Harbour and Hay Streets Take a ride through the cit... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 11:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 05:00 PM
  • George, Bridge, Alfred, Pitt, Elizabeth, Hay Sts
Classic FM Broadcast
ABC Classic FM will be broadcasting live with Damian Beaumont and Paul Bevan. Come and meet Classic FM presenters and listen Live to our fab... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 11:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 05:00 PM
  • Hyde Park North, College St side of the park
Darling Harbour Australia Day
Don’t miss ABC for Kids performers hosted by Jay Laga’aia including Bananas in Pyjamas, Spot, Fifi and Bumble and the Koala Bothers! Popular Melbourne... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 11:30 AM
  • Events Ends at: 06:00 PM
  • Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
Lord Mayor's Citizenship Ceremony
2009 marks the 60th anniversary of Citizenship in Australia. Citizenship is more than just a ceremony and forms an important part of Australia Day ce... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 02:00 PM
  • Events Ends at: 03:00 PM
  • Hyde Park Main Stage, Elizabeth St side
Darling Harbour Australia Day Spectacular
From 7.00pm watch the harbour vessel parade on Cockle Bay to mark the arrival of the Governor at the Twilight Ceremony. From 8.45pm the stunning fi... More Details »
  • Events Begins at: 07:00 PM
  • Events Ends at: 09:15 PM
  • Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour

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