subject: Sydney Harbour, Australia [print this page] New Years Eve Sydney Australia New Years Eve Sydney Australia
- the party watched world-wide
Sydney Harbour is world-renowned for its New Years Eve party celebrations and there is no better place to celebrate than aboard a private yacht or dinner cruise.
The celebrations start with a parade of sail, with colourfully lit up vessels in keeping with the NYE harbour theme, followed by a 9pm firework display to get the party going.
Just before midnight you will anchor in an exclusive charter boat area ensuring great views of the midnight fireworks spectacular.
Boxing Day - Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
- an icon of Australian summer sport
Over the past 63 years, an international fleet ranging from maxi yachts to weekend racers have taken part in the spectacular Rolex Boxing Day Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Starting at 1pm on 26th December, participants will sail down Sydney harbour in a battle to be first the out of the heads for the race to Hobart.
Watch the spectator crowds on the foreshore from the deck of a luxury private yacht or aboard a Boxing Day lunch cruise - for the best views of this iconic event.
Australia Day on Sydney Harbour
- celebrating our national spirit
Sydney harbour is buzzing with activity on Australia Day, starting with the famous "Ferrython" where four first fleet ferries, with brightly coloured flowing bunting take part in a fun race.
All day enjoy an amazing array of watercraft from yachts, tall ships, ferries even cranes and barges with the annual Australia Day parade and best dressed vessel competition.
Watch the RAAF Awesome aerial acrobatics before finishing the day with the Darling Harbour fireworks
