Australia Day in the Capital is a celebration designed for Canberra residents to unwind, relax and have fun all at the same time. There are events for all ages. From concerts, to historical tours, to children’s entertainment, you’ll surely have a fun-filled day until the Canberra sky lights up with an extravagant fireworks display. Prepare your stomach for all the good food from local food trucks around the city. Kids and kids at heart will surely get an adrenaline rush from giant slides and a good old game of cricket. This is how Australia Day is commemorated the Canberra way.
Last year, thousands of people flocked at the Regatta Point for the Australia Day concert and then marveled at the stunning pyrotechnic show that brightened Lake Burley Griffin. This year, even more people are expected to celebrate Australia Day in the Capital. Transport Canberra will be running on their public holiday schedules. Road closures and some public car parks will be closed for public safety. If you should take public transport, we suggest to leave early as delays and long wait times are a possibility. But why wait in line for the next available ride when you can always bring your own car? Don’t worry about not having a place to park your ride. We at Spacer have gathered essential Australia Day information such as event schedules and parking options for a hassle-free celebration.
Australia Day in the Capital
Australia Day in Canberra starts with a great Aussie breakfast near Stage 88 at the Commonwealth Park. Secure the best picnic spot and have the kids enjoy a day of activities, from fun games to face painting. While they are at it, listen to great music at the live concerts or walk around the marketplace to see what goodies you can find. The best way to enjoy Australia Day is to plan ahead. Know what events the ACT Government has in store for you this year with this Australia Day events calendar below:
Most events are happening by the lake. If you are after family fun time, Regatta Point or Patrick White Lawns is your ideal location. But if you plan to see other activities, please make sure to check their schedule as some of them happen at the same time in different venues. This is another reason why aside from planning for the day’s events, pre-booking your parking is a must as well. For more details regarding Australia Day activities in Canberra, please visit their official website.
Australia Day Parking Alternatives
As soon as your itinerary of events on the 26th of January is completed, let us help you find that perfect parking spot for you. The top three parking solution providers in Canberra are Parking Made Easy, Wilson Parking and Parkhound. These third party parking players have the most numbers of available parking spaces around the area on Australia Day.
Parking Made Easy had around 17 available parking spots on 26 January. 7 of which offers parking on a daily basis. However, operating hours are not indicated on their website unless you sign up for membership that costs around $30 a month. As soon as you have a paid account set-up, details regarding the parking space becomes available and you’ll have access to the contact details of the owners of the spaces.
Wilson Parking is a third party parking provider that usually manages known parking facilities for malls and commercial spaces. Parking spaces on offer on 26 January are not as expensive as what they have in Sydney and Melbourne. There are a few parking facilities in Canberra that offers free parking during public holidays. However, operation hours aren’t as long and some parking spaces only allow parking for 1-2 hours.
Parkhound’s parking spaces on offer around Canberra are fairly priced starting from $5 up to around $12. Because Parkhound is parking sharing platform, where existing parking spaces from carports, driveways and garages around the vicinity are being utilised, thus creating a community of people with extra parking spaces and people who need these spaces. Searching the Parkhound website is free of charge. No membership required. Just enter the location and a list of parking spaces will populate. Alternatively, you may also list your spare parking spaces for free and earn extra money from your underutilised spaces.
The key locations of Australia Day festivities in Canberra were used to check the availability and prices of possible parking spaces on these areas on the 26th of January. Before making a reservation, we strongly recommend that you directly check their websites for updated listings and costs. This comparison table was made to show you that you can easily find parking spaces at an affordable price, even during national holidays such as Australia Day.
So, don’t hesitate to bring your car and enjoy a more convenient and safe travel to celebrate one of the biggest events in our country. Happy Australia Day in Canberra from all of us here at Spacer.
Source(s):
Canberra Australia Day, https://www.weekendnotes.com/canberra/australia-day/
Top 5 Australia Day Events in Canberra 2018, https://www.weekendnotes.com/top-5-australia-day-events-in-canberra-2018/
Australia Day in the Capital, http://www.events.act.gov.au/australia-day
