Australia’s Spectacular New Year Festivities: Fireworks and National Day Celebrations All Month Long

The spectacular Australian New Year’s Eve fireworks show attracts massive crowds annually to countdown together at Sydney Harbour Bridge. From the very first day of the new year, Australia is immersed in a joyful festive atmosphere. A series of events such as the New Year’s Eve fireworks, Australia Day, and Chinese New Year take turns to create even more memorable travel experiences!

Each year, the fireworks display over Sydney Harbour Bridge on New Year’s Eve is one of the world’s most dazzling and thrilling annual events—and it’s also a free outdoor party. Many people begin pouring into Darling Harbour, The Rocks, and the areas around the Sydney Opera House from daytime onwards. Some families have picnics in Royal Botanic Garden, friends gather in bars for chats, or people enjoy the exciting activities prepared by the City of Sydney along the harbor. Aside from watching from land, you can also book a yacht cruise that departs on New Year’s Eve. While enjoying a romantic dinner and lively music and dance performances, wait for the spectacular midnight fireworks.

While cities and states are still basking in the New Year’s spirit, the memorable Australia Day soon follows. January 26th is the grand national celebration, where the streets are filled with people waving colorful flags. Many gather around the iconic Sydney Harbour to take part in various exciting events. Boats sailing through the harbour create beautiful white wakes, majestic tall ships glide past the port, and the harbour is packed with vessels decorated in Australian flags, adding splashes of color to Sydney Harbour. In addition to joining the celebrations by the water, visitors can also choose to swim at the beach, have a barbecue outdoors, or participate in the Lamington Cake Eating Competition.

When Australians celebrate Chinese New Year, what’s particularly special is that the Chinese-Australian community celebrates by dragon boat racing during the festive period. Over the course of this three-week event, Sydney’s Chinatown will be decked out in vibrant Chinese New Year decorations, bringing together local Chinese residents and international musicians as well as professional lion and dragon dance troupes for a parade celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Tiger.

Sydney New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show
Venue: Sydney Harbour precinct
Date: December 31, 2009 ~ January 1, 2010
Event Website: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nye

Australia Day
Date: January 26, 2010
Event Website: http://www.australiaday.org.au/

Chinese New Year in Sydney, Australia
Date: February 12–28, 2010
Event Website: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/cny

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