Each year, locals flock to Bicentennial Park in West Pymble for Council's annual Australia Day Celebration. Taking place on 26 January, the event celebrates Australia's heritage, history, and culture with live performances, animal encounters, amusement rides, and a Citizenship Ceremony to welcome new Australian Citizens.
The day is also marked by handing out the Local Citizen of the Year Awards to unsung heroes of the community.
Australia Day 2018When: Friday 26 January 2018, 10.30am - 2.00pm
Venue: Bicentennial Park, Prince of Wales Drive, West Pymble
Entertainment: Celebrate Australia Day with a packed out program of performances including the Wild Aussies Kids Show with a meet and greet, the Australian Reptile Show, cultural performances, plus plenty of entertainment for the kids including an animal farm, inflatable rides and arts and craft.
Food & Drinks: Food and drink stalls will be available
Parking: Limited parking is available; residents are encouraged to take advantage of the free shuttle bus.
Accessibility: Accessible toilet and wheelchair access will be available
First Aid Services will be provided at the event by the St John Ambulance.
Transport: Catch the FREE shuttle bus between Gordon station and Bicentennial Park.
 
Bus Timetable:Gordon Station to Bicentennial Park
8.20am, 9am, 9.40am, 10.20am, 11am, 11.40am, 12.20pm (last pick up),
1pm (drop off only), 1.40pm (drop off only)
Bicentennial Park to Gordon
8.40am, 9.20am, 10am, 10.40am, 11.20am, 12pm, 12.40pm, 1.20pm and
2.15pm (last pick up)
Thank you to our 2018 event sponsors​

Are you a true blue Aussie? Are you looking for some classic Australia Day fun?
Bring your family and friends to the Australia Day celebrations on Friday 26 January 
10am – 1.30pm at Hornsby Mall.
The Lions Club will be serving up a tasty BBQ (gold coin donation), with proceeds going to local charitiesWalk, Talk and Fly (which supports Children with Cerebral Palsy) and Hornsby Connect (Counselling Services).
“The day is about celebrating what is good about our nation and why we are proud to live in this great country,” Hornsby Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock said.
“Australia Day is a time for us to reflect upon what it means to be an Australian and celebrate our community and cultural diversity.”
Enjoy the day with free live, local entertainment. Various multicultural choirs will keep you entertained with their songs and dance performances.
Bring your dancing shoes and join a Zumba dance session. Kids can also have fun with the Bollywood dance workshop.
Hornsby’s best face painters will be there to transform the kids into their favourite superheroes and characters while they enjoy the ticketed rides that are on offer.
Australia Day wouldn’t be complete without a didgeridoo performance by Hornsby’s PCYC Peter Kirkwood and Australian folk songs written and performed by the talented Jennifer Lees and Mick Gallagher.
The Australia Day event is proudly presented by Hornsby Lions Club and Hornsby Shire Council.
For more information please visit hornsby.nsw.gov.au/australiaday
WHEN: Friday 26 January 2018
WHERE: Hornsby Mall
TIME: 10am – 1.30pm

Hornsby Shire Council invites local business owners and members of the community to have their say about Economic Development in Hornsby Shire. Council wants to understand needs of local businesses and would like your feedback on how we can best support you.
Council will be holding three initial consultation sessions. For catering purposes, please RSVP by the dates indicated below.
Pennant Hills Golf ClubWhen: Monday 29 January 6pm to 7:30pm.
Where: Burns Road South, Beecroft
RSVP: To Tom Marshall at tmarschall@hornsby.nsw.gov.au no later than 5pm, Thursday 25 January.
Asquith Golf ClubWhen: Tuesday 30 January 6pm to 7:30pm.
Where: Lord St, Mount Colah
RSVP: To Tom Marshall at tmarschall@hornsby.nsw.gov.au no later than 5pm, Thursday 25 January.
Hornsby RSL ClubWhen: Friday 2 February 7am to 8:30am.
Where: 4 High St, Hornsby
RSVP: To Tom Marshall at tmarschall@hornsby.nsw.gov.au no later than 5pm, Monday 29 January.
For more information, contact David Johnston, Manager, Community Services on 9847 6800.
Take the survey nowUnable to attend a session? Have your say today by completing the survey below.
Hornsby Shire Council Local Business Survey


Venue:  Various, please see above
Location: Various, please see above
Time: Various times, please see above
Cost: Free
Contact:  Tom Marschall
Phone:  9847 6800
Email:  tmarschall@hornsby.nsw.gov.au