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Subscriber only From awards presentations to sailing and citizenship ceremonies, Australia Day celebrations took a range of different forms around the Whitsundays. The sailing season was officially opened on Australia Day with a blessing of the fleet and a sail past at the Whitsunday Sailing Club. Residents also enjoyed an Australia Day Family Fun Day at the club, with more than 40 families taking to the water to try their hand at sailing.
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There really is nothing more Aussie than a few cold drinks and snags on the barbecue while celebrating Australia Day.
But for those craving a change of scenery to celebrate one of Australiaâs most popular days on Tuesday, The Observer has you covered.
Listed below are events happening at a whole range of establishments from licensed venues to free events organised by Gladstone Regional Council.
How will you be celebrating Australia Day? Leave a comment telling us how!
â Harvey Road Tavern s Australia Day event poster
A Harvey Road Tavern spokeswoman said the Kids Australian Family Funday was one of their most highly anticipated events on their annual calendar.