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This Australia Day, we are taking time to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate the diverse and unique country we call home.
- 26 January Langley Park.
- Family fun from 3pm.
- Fireworks and Drones up at 8:15pm!
Beat the heat
Make sure you pack all the essentials to keep you protected from our beautiful Australian sun.
Grab your hat, some sunscreen and light, long sleeve clothing if you’re wanting to complete the full look. We recommend applying often throughout the day.
Hydration is key, so make sure you grab a refillable water bottle – you’ll be able to refill at the drinking water stations located on the map . If you’re toting around an esky on the day, fill it with a waste-free picnic and some ice, of course!
Find the best spot
Compared to previous Australia Day Skyworks events, the light show will be positioned closer to the Perth foreshore (Langley Park) and less central over the Swan River. For the best experience, the City of Perth encourages viewing the City of Light Show from Langley Park.
The drone element of the light show has not been designed to be viewed from other locations and therefore the images will be reversed, or viewing may be restricted from areas such as South Perth or Kings Park.
If viewed from areas outside of Langley Park, the audience will be unable to hear the narrated soundtrack or have access to event facilities. The soundtrack will NOT be played on FM – only on speakers at Langley Park.
Have your shot on TV!
It’s not summer without Channel 7! Take a photo behind the news desk for a sneak peek at life in the studio as a 7NEWS presenter.
Join in on games and activities for your chance to win exciting prizes. Be sure to pick up a Fat Cat doll, and remember, all proceeds will be donated to Telethon.
Make sure you Reflect, Respect, Celebrate.
Featuring a number of informative, educational and entertaining short films and animations including a new video titled Koora, Koora: A Long Long Time Ago plus Six Noongar Seasons, Shining the Light*, and The Story of Us.
The films will be showing on rotation with giveaways and other entertainment throughout the afternoon.
No way on Aus Day
To ensure the comfort and safety of all patrons there is a complete ban on:
- Drones - Drones can cause major public safety issues, so leave your drone at home.
- Large stereos, spas, fridges or other large objects
- Sparklers, BBQ’s and open flames.
- Bringing glass objects (glass cups, wine flutes, bottles) are discouraged where possible.
- Please do not bring your pets to this event for the safety of the animal and all those attending the event.
Pack the essentials
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
- Refillable water bottle (refer to our map to find the Free Drinking Water stations)
- A waste-free picnic
- Chairs, eskies and shade structures that can be folded down and carried are all permitted*
*Make sure you pack these away at dusk so everyone can have a view of the fireworks.
Plan ahead
To help you celebrate Australia Day, Transperth will be putting on additional trains and buses to get you into the city and back home.
For Smart Rider users, this event is in the cost-of-living relief initiative period (24 December 2023 to the 28 January 2024) therefore all public transport will be free for this event. Plan your journey ahead and find the latest information about tickets on the Transperth website.
Please remember the buses and trains will be busy after the show finishes at 8:45pm. Delays are expected so your patience is appreciated.
For more information, call 13 62 13 (TIS: 13 14 50). Hearing or speech impaired? Call via NRS 133 677 and ask for 13 62 13.
Wherever your adventures in the city take you, do it with 3-hour free parking on Weekends & Public Holidays at:
CPP Cultural Centre car park, 2 Roe Street, Northbridge
CPP His Majesty's car park, 377 Murray Street, Perth
CPP Pier Street car park, 87-89 Pier Street, Perth
Make the most of some of the City with free night-time parking FREE Night Parking from 6pm, 7 days a week.
For more information, visit cityofperthparking.com.au.
Find any of the road closures that will be happening on the day here.
Thank you to our valued event partners Hancock Prospecting and the National Australia Day Council.
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