Celebrate Australia Day the Villa Way

Helena Fergusson • October 9, 2025

True Blue Getaways

Australia Day celebrations include fireworks in Sydney and Bunbury in Western Australia

Celebrate the Spirit of Australia in 2026

There is something truly special about celebrating Australia Day while on holiday — a chance to pause, connect, and appreciate the beauty of our great southern land. It is a day of shared pride, where music fills the air, fireworks light the skies, and the sense of community shines bright. Villa Carlotta’s True Blue Getaways take you to Sydney’s sparkling harbour and Bunbury’s vibrant foreshore, where each destination offers its own unique take on the celebration. From waterfront dinners and iconic landmarks to dolphin cruises and coastal charm, these tours promise a memorable Australia Day filled with laughter, discovery, and the unmistakable joy of being part of something truly Australian


Australia Day in Sydney

Nothing compares to Australia Day on Sydney Harbour. This six-day escape puts you in the heart of the action, surrounded by Australia’s most iconic landmarks. Enjoy a dinner cruise beneath the fireworks, dine high above the skyline at Sydney Tower’s SkyFeast, and uncover the stories behind The Rocks, the Queen Victoria Building, and Cockatoo Island. From ferry rides to Manly Beach to Devonshire tea at The Tea Cosy, this tour combines celebration with sophistication.
See the
Australia Day in Sydney itinerary here.


Australia Day in Bunbury

Closer to home, celebrate among dolphins, wildlife, and waterfront charm. The four-day Bunbury getaway is a relaxed and joyful escape that captures the essence of a long weekend in the South West. Cruise with Mandurah’s playful dolphins, explore Bunbury’s fascinating museums, and enjoy lunch at Aristos before stepping aboard the luxurious Elandra for a dinner cruise beneath the fireworks of Koombana Bay. With visits to Gnomesville, the Dolphin Discovery Centre, and Harvey Cheese, this holiday is filled with quintessentially Australian delights.
See the
Australia Day in Bunbury itinerary here.


True Blue Moments to Remember

Whether you are sailing under Sydney’s fireworks or watching them light up the Bunbury sky, these True Blue Getaways are about connection with places, people, and the spirit of celebration that unites us all. Spend your Australia Day surrounded by beauty, laughter, and good company on a Villa Carlotta tour designed to make every moment memorable.

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