Australia Day Hamilton

One of the largest celebrations held throughout the country year after year is Australia Day. Celebrated on January 26th, Australia Day is a public holiday that honours the arrival of the first British Fleet on Australian soil.

Visitors to Hamilton can join in on the festivities to commemorate the day, with a local community event held each year in the Hamilton Botanic Gardens.

Australia Day Hamilton, 2023 Date & Program, Botanic Gardens VIC

Australia Day recognises that on 26th January 1788, the first British fleet arrived at Port Jackson in Australia. The event is celebrated to reflect the rich history, diverse society and the unique heritage of Australia.

Join the community at the Southern Grampians Shire Council’s official Australia Day Celebrations, in the Hamilton Botanic Gardens from 10:30am.

This free community event includes flag-raising, musical performances by local artists, a citizenship ceremony, presentations of the Australia Day Awards and a free barbecue.

The wet weather venue will be the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre.

Events also take place in towns throughout the Southern Grampians Shire in Victoria.

So come along in your best Aussie gear and get involved in this special day to celebrate all the best things about being Australian!