Throughout the day, the harbour was alive with boats of all descriptions. Intermingled with people simply enjoying a day out on the harbour were all the official races and events such as the Ferry Race and Tall Ships. Early on Australia Day morning.
People start to congregate on the foreshore and boats get out on the harbour.
The Defence forces joined in celebrations with boats out on the harbour and a fly-over from the airforce. At 12noon there was a 21 gun salute near the Opera House. A Navy vessel accompanied by dozens of yachts and cruisers People congregate at Campbells Cove in The Rocks to see the activities on the Harbour. A Sydney Harbour Ferry Boats against the backdrop of Kirrabilli A catamaran which visitors use to get from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour. Another catamaran used for cruises on the harbour for visitors A water taxi at Cambell's Cove.