• New Year’s Eve

Australian
celebrations are famous
in the whole world. Not
only Australia is one of
the countries where the
New Year arrives first, but
being in the Southern
hemisphere, Australians
also enjoy Christmas and
NYE holidays at the peak
of their summertime.
Who Has New Year’s First?

• It’s a common belief that Australia

is the first country to kick-off the
celebrations. However, although the
sun of the new year rises pretty
early here, Australia only ranks 5th
in the list of countries who
celebrate NYE first. These are:
1. Tonga
2. Samoa
3. Kiribati
4. New Zealand
5. Australia
 Is New Year's Day a Public Holiday?

• New Year's Day is a public holiday. It is a day

off for the general population, and schools
and most businesses are closed.
How Do Australians Celebrate New Year’s Eve?

• Many Australians annually celebrate New

Year’s Eve with parties, music and other
forms of entertainment on December 31.
• Australia is a very diverse country
and there is something from
every taste. In major cities, the
New Year is welcomed
with fireworks and
parties featuring music.
Masquerades and theme parties
are common and parades are very
popular too.
• However, the country also boasts
unique landscapes and stunning
natural beauty. Considering that
the temperatures in January are
ideal for outdoor activities, it’s no
surprise that many Australians
decide to stay out of the main
urban centers. Boat cruises, parks
and beaches, and even camping in
natural reserves are all popular
alternatives. Many decide to throw
their own party — usually involving
the classic Australian barbecue —
and invite friends and family to
their house.
Food Traditions
• Australians celebrate
the New Year with a
barbecue, grilling
sausage, steak, and
lamb.
Food Traditions
 Symbols

• Fireworks symbolize the crossover from New Year’s Eve,

which marks the end of the old year and the beginning of
the New Year. The largest and most elaborate fireworks
occur at midnight between these two days as a way of
saying good bye to the past and welcoming the future.
Fireworks
Fireworks
Opera House Fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks
 Frequently Asked Questions About New
Year Party In Australia
• How do Australians celebrate New Year?
•  Like most of the world, Australians spend New Year by
partying hard. There are wild parties, music, and other
forms of entertainment on the eve of New Year’s that you
could attend on your vacation in Australia in December
• What are some Australian New Year’s traditions?
• Australians spend their New Year’s on January 1 outdoors
by organizing day picnics and beaches in Australia. They
organize barbeques in their homes and invite their friends
and family over.
• What do Australians eat for New Years?
• There is a tradition of having a barbeque in
Australia for the eve of New Year’s. People eat
grilling sausage, steak, and lamb grilled and
smoked on barbeque.
• Is New Year’s Eve a holiday in Australia?
•  January 1 is a public holiday in Australia. It is
when Australians spend time outdoors and go
out for a picnic to the beaches or park. Offices,
schools, and businesses are closed.