Official Program
Can't decide what to do? Take a look at the pick of the bunch events around New South Wales. There's bound to be something that will interest you.
| Highlight Events in the Sydney CBD | Begins | Ends |
| Woggan-ma-gule Morning Ceremony | 08:00 AM | 08:45 AM |
| GIO Oz Day 10K | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Sample Sydney | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 2012 Yabun Concert | 10:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| Hyde Park Main Stage | 10:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
| NRMA Motorfest® | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| NRMA Village | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| Vintage Bus Service | 10:30 AM | 05:00 PM |
| The Rocks | 11:30 AM | 08:30 PM |
| Darling Harbour Australia Day | 11:30 AM | 09:00 PM |
| Darling Harbour Australia Day Spectacular | 07:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| Live stream of Sydney's fireworks | 07:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| Highlight Events on Sydney Harbour | Begins | Ends |
| Body Science Great Aussie Swim | 08:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Ferrython | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Best Dressed Vessels Competition | 11:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| Awesome Forces - Australian Army 21 Gun Salute | 12:00 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Awesome Forces - Search & Rescue Display - Farm Cove | 12:15 PM | 12:30 PM |
| Awesome Forces - Search & Rescue Display - Athol Bay | 12:45 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 176th Australia Day Regatta | 01:15 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Awesome Forces - RAN Sea King Helicopter | 01:30 PM | 01:45 PM |
| Awesome Forces - RAAF F/A-18 Hornet | 02:00 PM | 02:15 PM |
| Awesome Forces - Red Berets splash down | 02:30 PM | 03:00 PM |
| Sydney Ports Jazz on the Water Concert | 03:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| Tall Ships | 03:00 PM | 03:30 PM |
| Tiger Moths Aerial Display | 03:30 PM | 03:45 PM |
| Highlight Events in the Hyde Park | Begins | Ends |
| The BIG Telly | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| Kids Playground | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| Have A Go Sport | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| Spiegeltent & Bandstand | 10:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| Hyde Park Main Stage | 10:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
| Lord Mayor's Citizenship Ceremony | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| Be part of the Australia Day 2012 Flashmob! | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| Highlight Events Around NSW | Begins | Ends |
| Celebrate Australia Day 2012 at Wollongong Harbour | 08:00 AM | 09:30 PM |
| Australia Day 2012 Celebrations - Carss Bush Park | 10:00 AM | 09:15 PM |
| Parramatta City Council's Ausday 2012 | 12:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| Penrith City Council at the Lakes | 06:00 PM | 09:30 PM |


