Top 5 Things To Do On Australia Day

While Australia Day may no longer have the same excitement and pride surrounding the day as it once did, to many Aussies, a day off is a day off. So whether you want to celebrate being Australian by throwing a get-together, use the day off to catch up on some house work, or instead take the day to commemorate the First Nations Australians, how you choose to spend Australia Day is completely up to you. For those of you who are still unsure how to make of the day off, we've put together a list of what we think are the top 5 most Aussie ways to celebrate the public holiday.

 

1. Play a game of backyard cricket 

What is more Aussie than a game of cricket in your very own backyard (or front yard/street, whichever is bigger). It's fun, allows the whole family to join in, and is as Aussie as it gets. Plus, you can even use your wheelie bins as wickets!

2. Have a classic Aussie BBQ 

This Australia Day, why not 'throw a shrimp on the barbie'. The barbecue is a staple to the Aussie way of life and what better way to celebrate the day than doing it the Sam Kekovich way and cooking up some lamb (or whichever meat you fancy).

3. Grab your swimmers and head to the beach

A public holiday and beach day go hand in hand for many Australians. It's hard to beat a day in the sun, building sand castles, working on a tan, playing a game of beach volleyball, and swimming through and over big waves. The only negative is the dreaded sunburn showing up.
 

4. Go to your local pub for a drink

If you don't feel like staying at home, why not head to your local pub for a scooner and chicken parmy. A lot of pubs around the country will be playing live music and have Australia Day specials on their menu.

5. Keep the kids cool and entertained at home

As the public holiday lands in the middle of Summer, it calls for many Summer time activities. A few of our favourite ways to cool down in the Summer heat include:

• Throwing a water balloon/water gun fight
• Running through the sprinklers
• Slipping down a slip 'n' slide
• Taking a dip in the pool (or blow up pool)
• Eating some fresh watermelon
• Chomping on a Zooper Dooper or ice block

 

Want to make your own ice blocks? Check out our Strawberry Collagen Ice Block recipe.