2007-01-26 11:02:35 · 7 answers · asked by scraggle_top 1 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Sydney
When the first fleet landed in Port Jackson- Often mistaken for Captain Cook arriving in Botany Bay. However, captain cook had arrived a few days earlier.
2007-01-26 11:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by Desperate Mummy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories.
On Australia Day we come together as a nation celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation.
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Australia Day is a public holiday in all states and territories down under, and is the nation’s biggest public celebration. It commemorates the first fleet landing in Sydney Cove on this day in 1788. The celebrations are held on whatever day the 26 th of January falls on, but if it happens to be on a weekend, the following Monday will be given as a public holiday. The celebrations include the awarding of Australian of the Year, barbeques, parties and the Sydney Big Day Out. The Perth Lotterywest Skyworks Display is renowned as the country’s biggest Australia Day event, where one third of the city’s population gathers on the riverbanks to celebrate.
2007-01-26 11:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by Confuzzled 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Australia Day is the day when the first settlers arrived into Australia. It is a national celebration.
2007-01-26 21:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The anniversary of when the English came to australia and start killing all the Aborigines.
A pretty sad day - but the government insists we must celebrate.
2007-01-26 23:41:46 · answer #4 · answered by TonyB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Australian national Holiday.
2007-01-26 11:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by Devmeister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is when all the Australians come out of their caves and dance around in pith helmets. It is traditional, though optional, to roast a duck whilst doing so.
2007-01-26 11:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by corzich 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A holiday!
2007-01-26 22:36:07 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋