Australia Day Hamilton

One of the largest celebrations held throughout the country year after year is Australia Day. Celebrated on January 26th, Australia Day is a public holiday honouring the arrival of the first British Fleet on Australian soil.

Visitors to Hamilton can join in on the festivities to commemorate the day with a local community event held each year in the Hamilton Botanic Gardens.

Australia Day Hamilton, 2025 Date & Program, Botanic Gardens VIC

Australia Day celebrations at the Hamilton Botanic Gardens are a vibrant showcase of community spirit. It allows us to reflect on the rich and diverse journey of our nation’s history and the stories that shape our lives.

It is a day to acknowledge all Australians’ contributions and celebrate the unique perspectives that each of us brings to our community.

The wet weather venue will be the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre.

Events also take place in towns throughout the Southern Grampians Shire in Victoria.

Australia Day – 2025 Town Celebrations

Hamilton
10:30am at the Hamilton Botanic Gardens (wet weather alternative Hamilton PAC)
Official Southern Grampians Shire Celebrations include flag raising, local musicians’ performances, a Citizenship ceremony, Australia Day Award presentations and free BBQ by Hamilton Lions Club.

Balmoral
10:30am at Seymour Park, corner of Glendinning and Stirling Streets
Flag raising, guest speaker Mr Neville Trotman and free community breakfast.

Branxholme
5:30pm at Heritage Park, off Henty Highway
Free BBQ and salads, BYO chairs, picnic rugs and drinks.

Byaduk/North Byaduk
8am at the Byaduk Sports Pavilion
Flag Raising ceremony, guest speaker and free community breakfast

Cavendish
9am at Cavendish Town Square, Scott St
Flag raising ceremony, guest speaker, Free Community Breakfast.

Coleraine
8am at the Coleraine Tourist Information Centre, Pilleau St.
Flag raising ceremony, award presentations, free breakfast.

Dunkeld
8am at Dunkeld Memorial Park
Flag raising, local award presentations, guest speakers and free community breakfast.

Glenthompson
12pm at Lions Park, Glenthompson
Flag raising ceremony, guest speaker, BBQ lunch.

Penshurst
8am at Penshurst Botanic Gardens, Martin St
Flag Raising Ceremony, Guest speaker, Penshurst Citizen of 2025 Award.

Tarrington
8am at Reserve Rotunda, Tarrington
Flag Raising, Guest Speaker Mayor Councillor Dennis Heslin & Free community breakfast.

Wannon
12pm at Wannon Falls Reserve
Free community lunch, BYO Chairs, picnic rugs and drinks.
Wicked Wildlife Presentation.

So come along in your best Aussie gear and get involved in this special day to celebrate all the best things about being Australian!