The best spots to enjoy Australia Day
Perth is going to lead the Australia Day from the front this year. The Perth is going to organize a variety of event from the night to the next night. Massive fireworks will decorate the evening with beautiful colors in the sky. This time the fireworks point is near the Swan River.
If you had not planned yet that where you going to spend the Australia Day and a little bit confused about it because there are so many ways to spend the holiday happily then we have some best spots where you can put your valuable time. Perth is not a boring place where just people hold the Aussie Flag and the Australia Day is gone.
Australia Day Perth Fireworks
Perth is not behind than any other city. Perth’s Skyworks and Laser Show is a wonder on the water. It can compete with the famous Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks. The vantage points in Perth are up to five. You can catch the fireworks near to you and the fireworks and different art design made by lasers can be seen from any place from a mile.
Where to watch Australia Day fireworks in Perth:
The vantage points for fireworks are Langley Park, Supreme Court Gardens, St James Mitchel Park, Kings Park and Botanic and Gardens. What you can expect is a Birak Concert at Supreme Court Gardens, Music with dance, art and craft, water slides and rides, BMX and Motocross stunt show and most important the food stalls.
You will also enjoy some train rides, 21 gun salute at midday. Entry is via a gold coin which will be donated in charity.
Fireworks vantage points
➙ Langley Park Entertainment Zone
The time for Langley Park is from afternoon to night.
The government organizers in Perth are Langley Park. One of the good things is you can catch the best firework view from the Langley Park. Because it is right in front of the water.
The enjoyment in Langley Park starts from 3 pm to onwards. It is a family-friendly park where kids of all ages can enjoy. Some of the features are a Ferris wheel, a bespoke Australia-themed maze with lookout tower to get your bearings, unicorn photo opportunities, climbing the wall, amusement rides and inflatables, motocross and BMX amazing stunts and after all this, you need to cool down with waterslides.
Don’t forget to take important Aussie’s weapon on this day big Aussie sausage sizzle!
➙ Birak Concert
Some native performances to display the beauty of Culture
Drinks and food, dance with music and art will be displayed at the traditional Birak Concert of Australia and Torres Strait Islanders. This function will be live at Supreme Court Gardens.
A traditional welcome and free rides will be held from 3 pm to 7:30 pm.
➙ South Perth Celebration Zone
South Perth celebration Zone is the place of max enjoyment with the more than 100 activities for free that every Aussie will love. No more Boredom lets dot it!
Arts and craft tents, puppeteers, storyteller, roving entertainers, giant tennis, inflatable horse racing, giant lawn games, a nerf zone and toddler lyre park all along the river will be the important events to discuss at Sir James Mitchel Park in South Perth. There is a lot more to describe but better you should watch it not read it. This all will happen from 3 pm to 8:30 pm.
➙ Australia Day Triathlon / Duathlon
Triathlon or Duathlon is the reason that will increase your heartbeat. So hold your heart!
I recommend to be in the game but if you are not in the game and a spectator you will feel the enthusiasm too. Everyone try to be in the 26th January’s Triathlons race on Australia Day. It is happy atmosphere event for the families and it is a series of West Australian Summer Triathlon race that involves Australia Day race. All kinds of athletes will join this event.
For those who are not into the race can go for junior, novice, fun and sprint categories. You can skip the swim they can. The duathlon also comes in different lower forms. You have to make an entry before 21 January 2018.
Top free things to do on Australia Day in Perth
The summary of the events in the Perth for Australia Day 2019 is given below.
- Crown Perth’s Australia Day long weekend: Some special entertainments will be organized from 5:30 to midnight.
- Catch the 21-gun salute at Kings Park: State War Memorial is the place where the king’s park hosts the 21-gun salute every year. It is also one of the famous locations to watch the fireworks and laser sky show. Entry ticket is a gold coin used for charity purposes.
- Crash another suburb’s party: This is the gentlest way possible. There will be many suburbs in Perth hosting a different kind of Australia Day celebrations. Why not go out and check the most interesting ones? They offer some interesting and beautiful activities for all kind of ages. The most famous ones are Cottesloe and Armada.
- Get Cultured:Australia Day is the hub of culture. Many cultures rejoice on this day. It is a diverse day where you just don’t enjoy parties but some cultural events and some historic buildings too. You can opt for historical museums to spend the most important time. I will suggest visiting the Western Australian Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia some great places to visit.
- Cool off at a water playground: As everyone knows January is also the hub of summer heat. It’s you on you whether you choose to remain in the air conditioner in the home or want to enjoy the summer with the cool water for freshness. Summer is the best time for surfing, boating or for a picnic at the water places. There are many spots in the city to cool down. Some of the water vantage points are Hyde Park Water Playground and Ellenbrook Water Playground.
