Australia Day is celebrated on January 26 every year and commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. All across Australia there are parades, barbecues, parties and fireworks. Read on below for some ideas for your own Australia Day party in the UK.

Things To Do & Eat On Australia Day

• Try some of these quintessentially Australian foods:
  • Prawns, lamb steaks, barbecued mango, potato salad, coleslaw, hamburgers, damper, prawn and avocado skewers.
• You'll need a range of drinks for children and adults, alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
  • Children: Fruit juice poppers, apple juice, fizzy drinks, water.
  • Adults: Beer, wine, water, fizzy drinks, orange juice, water.
• You can't forget the deserts:
  • Lamingtons, icy poles, Anzac biscuits, pavlova, decorate a cake for Australia (or even bake a cake in the shape of Australia!).

Australia Day Decorations & Catering

• Party Delights - Have a good range of banners, tableware, scene setters and decorations for your Aussie party. They are based in England with UK and some international delivery. See Australia Day.  

Australia Day Party Costumes & Gifts

• Jokers Masquerade - Based in England with UK and selected international delivery. They don't deliver to Canada or the U.S. Try typing Australia in the product search.
   
• Silly Jokes - A practical joke and party shop based in England. UK and most international delivery. For costumes and accessories see Australian.