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Official Program: Sydney Harbour

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 Harbour.

Events in Sydney Harbour
Body Science Great Aussie Swim

Hundreds of amateur and professional swimmers will take the plunge when the second series of the Body Science Great Australian Swim Series rolls into Sydney on Australia Day.&... More Details

  • Events Begins at: 08:30 AM
  • Events Ends at: 10:30 AM
  • Farm Cove, Sydney Opera House
Ferrython

This enormously popular Australia Day event sees Sydney’s favourite green and gold ferries care up the harbour like watercraft possessed. Punters line the harbour foreshor... More Details

  • Events Begins at: 11:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 12:00 PM
  • Sydney Harbour
Best Dressed Vessels Competition

Australia Day Best Dressed Vessels Competition proudly sponsored by Sydney Ports. Famous Australian sailor, Jessica Watson will be amongst the Best Dressed Vessel Judges out ... More Details

  • Events Begins at: 11:00 AM
  • Events Ends at: 02:00 PM
  • Around Sydney Harbour
Awesome Forces - Australian Army 21 Gun Salute

To commemorate the federation of our nation, the 23rd Field Regiment Royal Australian Artillery will fire a 21 gun salute from Mrs Macquaries Point, The Domain. There is ... More Details

  • Events Begins at: 12:00 PM
  • Events Ends at: 12:15 PM
  • Mrs Macquaries Point, Royal Botanic Gardens
Awesome Forces - Search & Rescue Display - Farm Cove

See the Royal Australian Navy’s Dive Team perform a series of search and rescue displays at Farm Cove. More Details

  • Events Begins at: 12:15 PM
  • Events Ends at: 12:30 PM
  • Farm Cove, Sydney Harbour
Awesome Forces - Search & Rescue Display - Athol Bay

See the Royal Australian Navy’s Dive Team perform a series of search and rescue displays at Farm Cove at 12.15 pm and Athol Bay at 12.45 pm.  More Details

  • Events Begins at: 12:45 PM
  • Events Ends at: 01:00 PM
  • Athol Bay, Sydney Harbour
176th Australia Day Regatta

The 176th Australia Day Regatta, the world's oldest continuously-conducted annual sailing regatta, will take place throughout the afternoon, with events for all classes of yac... More Details

  • Events Begins at: 01:15 PM
  • Events Ends at: 06:00 PM
  • Eastern end of Sydney Harbour
Awesome Forces - RAN Sea King Helicopter

Watch the RAN Sea King Helicopter fly over Sydney Harbour with the giant Australian flag. More Details

  • Events Begins at: 01:30 PM
  • Events Ends at: 01:45 PM
  • Bradley's Head to Sydney Harbour Bridge
Awesome Forces - RAAF F/A-18 Hornet

The Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornet is a multi-role fighter designed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. It is capable of air interception, air combat, ... More Details

  • Events Begins at: 02:00 PM
  • Events Ends at: 02:15 PM
  • Over Sydney Harbour from the east
Awesome Forces - Red Berets splash down

Watch the Red Berets from the Army Parachute Training School splash down into Farm Cove as they perform their parachute display.  More Details

  • Events Begins at: 02:30 PM
  • Events Ends at: 03:00 PM
  • Farm Cove
Sydney Ports Jazz on the Water Concert

Audiences both on and off shore will be able to chill out to the sublime sounds of the Sydney Ports Jazz on the Water concert from 3.00pm at Pyrmont Point Park. Pack a picnic... More Details

  • Events Begins at: 03:00 PM
  • Events Ends at: 09:00 PM
  • Pirrama Park & Johnstons Bay
Tall Ships

Join the magnificent Tall Ships as they round out the day’s activities on the main harbour. The Young Endeavour, Soren Larsen, Southern Swan and the Duyfken will battle it out... More Details

  • Events Begins at: 03:00 PM
  • Events Ends at: 03:30 PM
  • Multiple venues all over Sydney
Tiger Moths Aerial Display

Three classic Tiger Moths will fly over Sydney Harbour and perform aerial displays from 3.30pm. Make sure you look up! Brief History: As the Tiger Moth moves into its ninth ... More Details

  • Events Begins at: 03:30 PM
  • Events Ends at: 03:45 PM
  • Over Sydney Harbour

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