Australia Day in Port Stephens
Nelson Bay
Fly Point Park - 9:30am to 3:45pm
- Citizenship Ceremony
- RAAF fly past
- Live Music and dancing
- Army 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
- Displays by Rural Fire Service, NSW Fire Brigade, Spinners and Weavers
- FREE flags and jumping castles for children
- Free Giant Games
- Ample parking is available at top of Neil Carroll Rotary Park.
- Optional gold coin donation in support of local charities.
Raymond Terrace
Raymond Terrace Rotary Club and Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace - 8am to 1:30pm
- 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
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 car 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