Australia Day

Australia Day is a public holiday throughout the country. Listed below are events , markets and attractions that would normally be operating on that day of the week but many will choose not to do so. ALWAYS check with the organisers of the event or attraction before making a special trip.

On this day in 1788 Captain Arthur Phillip in command of the First Fleet raised the British Flag in New South Wales and declared 'possession' on behalf of Britain.
On this day in 808, the Rum Rebellion took place in Sydney.
On this day in 1965, Hindi became the national language of India.