FAQs

Australia Day Celebrations is a free family event. 

Lost property can be taken to the Information tent (see map). Items will be returned to their owners who are able to correctly identify the items. Any items that are not claimed will be taken back to the City of Ryde offices you can then contact customer service (9952 8222) post event to collect items.

Let’s hope this doesn’t happen but if you do find a lost child or lose your child go to the Information Tent (see map) or St Johns immediately. Staff will work with security reunite lost children with their carers as soon as possible.

There are wrist bands available at the Information tent for you to write your contact details on and secure on your child’s wrist.

Please note that adult supervision is required at all children activities by carers. 

City of Ryde events team will monitor the weather leading up to the event and will notify the public of any updates via the City of Ryde website and social media pages.

There is a disability drop off zone located at Ross Smith Ave.

Meadowbank train station and bus stop is located near the event and we encourage everyone to travel via train where possible.

Visit trip planner at www.transportnsw.info to organise your journey from start to finish. 

Australia Day fireworks will go off at 9.00pm.

Yes, there will be a variety of performances throughout the day. To see full stage schedule click here.

There are a huge variety of activities for kids to enjoy, including kids sports inflatables, skate workshop, free face painting, craft activities and much more!

We have our annual Thong throwing competition at 6.30pm. Please head to our competitions page for more information. 

No, this is an alcohol free event.

• Suitable clothes for weather on the day
• Reusable water bottle and bag
• Sunscreen, hats and UV protected clothing
• Eftpos/ Credit Card

City of Ryde is committed to a sustainable environment and our Australia Day Celebrations al is designated as a ‘Waste Wise Event.’ We encourage festival attendees to bring their own bags and re-useable water bottles as no plastic water bottles or plastic bags can be sold at the event. Several water stations will be available across the day.

Yes, this event is open to all age groups.

Yes, small to medium size dogs are allowed within the event area. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the dog does not impact other attendees’ experience. We do however recommend that you keep pets indoors during the fireworks.

There will be food trucks, ice cream and a sausage sizzle onsite available for the purchase.  

No, there will be no ATM's onsite to provide cash out. If you wish to bring cash, please arrange before coming to the venue. All vendors will have a cashless payment option available. 

There will be limited seating available. We do encourage patrons to BYO low lying chair or picnic rugs.

No smoking or vaping onsite.

Yes, but please be considerate of where you are placing your pram to not obstruct walkways or view of entertainment for other patrons.

Yes, we allow patrons to bring their own food, be that a picnic or takeaway. There will be food trucks and a sausage sizzle onsite throughout the event to purchase.  Please make sure you discard all your rubbish at the end of the night. 

We will have a photographer at the event. Photographs taken at the event may be used in future for promotional purposes. 

There is limited parking available at Meadowbank Park. We do encourage event patrons to use public transport. 

The City of Ryde is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the City of Ryde Events team if you require further accommodations or information at events@ryde.nsw.gov.au.