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Fireworks Spectacular

Australia Day
Date:
26/01/2012
Time:
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Type:
Community Event
Suburb:
Canberra
Venue:
Commonwealth Park
Address:
Regatta Point, Lake Burley Griffin
Canberra
ACT
Australia

Event Details

AUSTRALIA DAY FIREWORKS 2012

Central Basin, Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra.

In the early evening, the shores of Lake Burley Griffin will come alive with a spectacular fireworks display to an australian soundtrack and offer a perfect finale to our national day celebrations.

From 7pm, enjoy the pre-fireworks entertainment on Central Basin with the annual 'Bridge to Bridge' rowing race and dragon boating race before the fireworks kick off from 9pm.

Bring your picnic rug, grab a bite to eat, and be swept up by the explosion of colour and movement with your family and friends- the only place to be to end what is going to be a fantastic day in our Capital!

TIPS FOR PLANNING YOUR EVENING:

Australia Day Fireworks

Regatta Point – evening activities

Where can I park?

  • Civic Pool car park, Civic. Take the footbridge near the Civic Pool over Parkes Way to Commonwealth Park
  • Acton Park car park off Commonwealth Avenue. Cross Commonwealth Avenue at the traffic lights
  • Disabled parking will be available in the car park adjacent to Regatta Point
  • Please note the Regatta Point car park will be closed for the duration of the event.

Where are the best vantage points for the fireworks?

  • Regatta Point is the best place to enjoy the pre-fireworks entertainment and the fireworks display.
  • The lawns of the National Library of Australia and Rond Terrace will also be great locations to see the fireworks.

Will there be road closures?

Yes. In the interest of public safety, some road and car park closures will occur on Thursday 26 January 2012.

  • Commonwealth Park car park access will be by authorised permit only
  • Commonwealth Bridge eastern lane southbound will be closed from 6am until midnight
  • Commonwealth Bridge eastern walkway will be closed from 6am until midnight
  • Commonwealth Bridge will be closed from approximately 9:00pm until 9:15pm due to the fireworks display.

What are the areas affected by the fireworks exclusion zones?

  • Exclusion zones will take effect before, during and after the event to ensure public safety.
  • The areas affected by the fireworks exclusion zones will be the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge walkway and southbound lane.

General Information for both morning and evening activities

Food and drink

  • A variety of food and drink options will be available for purchase on Australia Day
  • The Australia Day celebrations at Rond Terrace, Commonwealth Park and near Central Basin

are for all ages and only non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase onsite

  • Patrons are discouraged from bringing and consuming alcohol at the event.

What should I bring?

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Water
  • Rug.

What should I leave at home?

  • Pets
  • Glass bottles
  • Alcohol
  • Excessively large shade structures
  • Valuables.

Can I catch a bus?

  • ACTION Buses will be running on their public holiday timetable
  • Extra buses will operate after the fireworks, travelling from Commonwealth Avenue to all major interchanges from 9.30pm
  • Call ACTION Buses on 13 17 10 or visit http://www.action.act.gov.au/routes_timetables.html for more details.