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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 honouring 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, 2025 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 Australia’s rich history, diverse society and unique heritage.

The Southern Grampians Shire Council’s official Australia Day Celebration will be held on 26 January 2025 at the Hamilton Botanic Gardens from 10:30am. The wet weather venue has been confirmed as the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre.

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

  • COLERAINE: 8:00am at Coleraine Tourist Information Centre, Pilleau St
  • DUNKELD: 8:00am at Dunkeld Memorial Park, Parker Street
  • PENSHURST: 8:30am at Penshurst Botanic Gardens, Martin St
  • BALMORAL: 10:30am at Seymour Park, corner of Glendinning and Stirling Streets.
  • BRANXHOLME: 5:30pm – 8pm at Heritage Park, off Henty Highway
  • GLENTHOMPSON: 5pm at Glenthompson Lions Park
  • BYADUK: 8:30am at Byaduk Sports Pavilion, 1 Byaduk-Penshurst Rd
  • CAVENDISH: 9:30am – 10:30am at Cavendish Town Square, Scott St

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

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