Australia Day 2024
Please note, events are subject to change due to extreme heat conditions.
Nelson Bay
Fly Point Park - 9:30am to 3:45pm
- Citizenship Ceremony
- RAAF fly past
- Live Music and dancing
- Marching band
- Food Court, BBQ, hot and cold drinks, soft serve ice cream
- Alpaca and sheep shearing demonstrations and baby animals
- Markets with over 90 stalls
- Vintage and classic cars on display
- Be amazed by JD’s World of Magic, displays and workshops
- FREE flags and jumping castles for children
- Optional gold coin donation in support of local charities.
- Ample parking is available at top of Neil Carroll Rotary Park.
Raymond Terrace
Raymond Terrace Rotary Club and Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace - 8am to 1:30 pm
- Citizenship ceremony
- Port Stephens Citizen of the Year presentation
- RAAF fly past
- Raymond Terrace Bowling Club Great Aussie Breakfast
- Food, BBQ, and coffee vendors
- Children’s amusements
- All day markets
- Farm machinery display
- Newcastle dragon boat race and rides
- Live music
A special thank you to our major sponsor, the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club.
Pool Party
Lakeside Leisure Centre - 10am to 3pm
- Free entry
- Inflatables
- Sausage sizzle
Tilligerry
Tilligerry Lions Club and Henderson Park, Lemon Tree Passage - 8am to 12pm
- Live music
- Great Aussie breakfast
- Auto care club display
Karuah
Karuah RSL - 10am to midnight
- Fresh produce competition and auctions with money raised donated to the local RFS
- Thong throwing competition
- Bowls
- Entertainment
- Fireworks at 9pm
Australia Day events in Port Stephens assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
