Where are the best spots to take in the 2017 City of Perth Australia Day Skyworks?
There are many locations with spectacular views to enjoy the 2017 Skyworks. If you aren’t one of the lucky few who can take in the Skyworks from a CBD building here are some options for you.
Swan River
The best seat in the house is of course on the Swan River. Be sure to stay within the allocated spectator vessel areas.
For full information on Swan River water regulations during the Skyshow please visit Department of Transport.
Langley Park
Located on the northern side of the Swan River, Langley Park and it’s wide open spaces is the place to be on Australia Day with family fun galore in the free Entertainment Zone plus Perth’s best views of the fireworks. Make sure to get down early as all the fun kicks off at 3pm.
Supreme Court Gardens
To the western side of Langley Park is Supreme Court Gardens, the location for 2017’s indigenous Birak Concert, a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities, experienced through music, dance, art and food.
Sir James Mitchel Park, South Perth
On the river’s south side, Sir James Mitchel Park is where you will find the City of South Perth’s Celebration Zone featuring 100 free activities suitable for toddlers through to adults and a wide range of food vendors.
New in 2017 is Archery Tag, Barrel Toss, Box Caving, Tip A Doll, Jacobs Ladder and Spider Ball. Some of the new activities are a first for WA.
Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
For a gold coin donation, you can watch the Skyworks from the highest vantage point (unless you are in a CBD building) at Kings Park. All donations are directed to the conservation of Western Australian flora, to help improve visitor facilities and assist in maintaining some of our State’s significant cultural and memorial sites.
The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority promotes a smoke-free, alcohol-free (BYO zone excepted) and glass-free venue to ensure a safe night out.
For full information visit Perth City website visitperthcity.com/skyworks
Other Australia Day Perth Events
Bassendean
The Town of Bassendean celebrates ‘what’s great about Australia’ at Ashfield Reserve.
A family friendly event, with food vendors, live music, Samba, DJs, an appearance by Perth Glory, fireworks and much more. 5.00 – 9.00pm.
Australia Day at Ashfield Reserve
Coogee Beach
The City of Cockburn holds a Coogee Beach Festival on Aus Day.
The local supermarket is set to run out of watermelon, with the day including a watermelon eating competition and prizes for best watermelon hat. There’s also a Sandcastle building competition, Aboriginal basket weaving, Water Slides, live performances, roving Entertainers and more.
8am – 12pm
Australia Day Coogee Beach Festival
Cottesloe
The Town of Cottesloe, Town of Mosman Park and Shire of Peppermint Grove combine to host an annual Australia Day celebration with a Free BBQ breakfast following formal Citizenship ceremony proceedings. Bring along a picnic rug or folding chair as limited seating is provided.
City of South Perth
The annual citizenship ceremony, public event and BBQ Breakfast takes place by the big flag on the foreshore with participation of the Australian Defence Forces. The event takes place between 8am and 12pm.
From 4pm, a world record attempt will take place at Sir James Mitchell Park – the “Great Aussie Blood Group” where a ‘Guinness World Record’ attempt is going to be made, for the worlds largest human blood drop at 6pm.
Perry Lakes
Celebrate Australia Day under the shady gum trees at Perry Lakes. There will be plenty of fantastic children’s entertainment provided on the day, together with a free breakfast generously supplied by the Lions Club of Floreat.
8.30am to 12.30pm
Claremont
Sausage sizzle and a swim. Enjoy the day at the pool in Claremont and enjoy a snag the old fashioned way at the Claremont Aquatic Centre from 8am to 11am.
