Australia Day 2025 - Bella Vista Farm & Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre
Next date: Sunday, 26 January 2025 | 10:00 AM
to 03:00 PM
Celebrate Australia Day at Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre, Baulkham Hills from 10am - 3pm and continue the festivities at 4.30pm - 9pm at Bella Vista Farm, Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella Vista.
One of Sydney’s biggest Australia Day celebrations is back at Bella Vista Farm Park with Ricki-Lee headlining a day of free family fun, food and fireworks.
The festivities won’t be limited to Bella Vista with a massive pool party and free barbecue kicking off the day at Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre from 10am to 3pm.
Families can enjoy a FREE sausage sizzle (limited availability), inflatable obstacle course in the 50m pool, party tunes from a DJ and roving entertainment.
The celebrations at Bella Vista Farm run from 4:30pm to 9pm, where Australian singer Ricki-Lee will take the stage as the headline act, performing some of her biggest hits.
Audiences can also enjoy an exclusive Bluey Live Interactive Experience and the interactive renditions of Junkyard Beats.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said that Australia Day is a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to come together and celebrate our diversity, spirit, and unity.
“Australia Day is an opportunity to celebrate our vibrant nation and the remarkable community spirit that fills us all with great pride to be Australians,” Mayor Byrne said. “I encourage you all to come together to honour our shared values and achievements and this amazing country.”
Bella Vista Farm will also feature a wide array of delicious food trucks, FREE activities for all ages, face painting, and roving entertainers. Visitors can also enjoy carnival rides, community stage performances from local groups, and a spectacular fireworks finale that will light up the night sky at the end of the night.
Waves Pool Party Details
Please note: This is an alcohol-free event.
WHEN: 10am - 3pm Sunday 26 January 2025
WHERE: Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre, Roxborough Park Road
WHAT: FREE sausage sizzle (limited availability), inflatable obstacle course in the 50m pool, party tunes from a DJ l, roving entertainment and more.
COST: General Waves admission fee. For more details, visit www.wavesfitnessandaquatic.com.au.
Fun at The Farm
Please note: This is an alcohol-free event.
WHEN: 4:30pm - 9pm Sunday 26 January 2025
WHERE: Bella Vista Farm, Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella Vista
WHAT: Performances from Ricki-Lee, the Bluey Live Interactive Experience and Junkyard Beats, local dance group performances, food trucks, face painting, roving entertainment, fireworks and more.
Cost: Bella Vista Farm offers free entry. However, food from the food trucks and rides are charged an additional fee.
Ride Ticket Prices:
- Unlimited Pass: $20
- 3 Tickets: $10
- Single Ticket: $5
Fireworks: Fireworks will start at approximately 9pm and will last for up to 10 minutes. Please take precautions for the comfort of your pets.
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NORWEST BOULEVARD ROAD CLOSURE (SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 2025)
Please be advised Norwest Boulevard will be closed from Elizabeth Macarthur Drive to Westwood Way in both directions from 8:45pm for approximately one hour. The road closure will allow for pedestrians to safely leave Council's Fun at the Farm Australia Day event. Detours will be in place.
If you are attending or driving to the event, during the road closure, cars will only be able to exit the Bella Vista Farm car park from Westwood Way by turning right onto Norwest Boulevard.
Thank you for your understanding and we apologise for any inconvenience.
For the Foodies
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Name of Food Stall
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Food Offered
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Mrs Wang's Dumplings
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Handmade dumplings
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Sydney Ice Cream
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Soft serve Ice Cream, slushies and drinks
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Dippin Dots Frozen Bites
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Dippin Dots
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Dos Churros
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Handmade Gourmet Vegan Spanish Churros, Gourmet Dipping Sauces and cold drinks
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Lambda Souvla Grill
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Greek Street Food
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You Pizza
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Woodfired pizza
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Emmys Turkish Gozleme
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Freshly made Turkish gozleme with Vegan, vegeterian and meat options.
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Alejandro’s Authentic Italian
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Woodfired Piadina (sandwich)
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Teta's Pitta Pty Ltd
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Pitta pocket sandwiches, also on offer Pitta Rolls, Loaded fries & Flame-grilled BBQ meat platter.
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Ola Lola
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Paella, empanada and nachos.
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Tea-riffic Bubble Tea
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Bubble tea, ice coffee and drinks
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Strawberry Drizzle
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Fresh strawberries in a cup, drizzled with melted chocolate
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Camelot Amusements
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Vintage Ice Cream truck serving traditional Soft Serve Ice cream products and drinks.
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Hills Daily Grind
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Barista made beverages, and bakery items
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My Bella Asian
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Asian Fusion - mix of Indonesian, Chinese and Malaysian cuisine
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The Kellyville Bushrangers Rugby League Club
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Sausage sandwiches and Cold Drinks
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Social Stories
Social Stories are developed for major Council events to help individuals understand what to expect when attending. It prepares them for social situations by providing clear information about what will happen and what typical responses might be.
Australia Day at Bella Vista Farm - Social Story, January 2025(PDF, 18MB)
Australia Day at Waves - Social Story, January 2025(PDF, 5MB)
Bella Vista Farm Map
Download Illustrated Map of Event Locations at Bella Vista Farm for Australia Day 2025(PDF, 15MB)
Details on the Event Locations
Main Stage
- Bluey
- Smoking/Welcome to Country Ceremony
- La Fiesta Sound System
- Ricki-Lee & Band
- Mainstage MC - Lara Parker-Kent
The Local - Community Stage Program
- Local dance groups and cultural performances
- Community Stage MC - Nathan Cassar
The Playground
- Face painting
- Amusement rides
- Emergency services display
The Homestead
- Friends of Bella Vista Farm and Devonshire Tea
- Friends of Bella Vista Farm Trash and Treasure
The Backyard
- Tiny tots tumbletown
- Library Caddy
- Community Nursery
- Resource Recovery
- Life Be In It
- Junkyard Beats Music Garden
The Tuckerbox
Entry Map
Download Parking Map for Bella Vista Farm Australia Day 2025(PDF, 35MB)
Exit Map
Norwest Boulevard Closure
Please be advised Norwest Boulevard will be closed from Elizabeth Macarthur Drive to Westwood Way in both directions from 8:45pm for approximately one hour. The road closure will allow for pedestrians to safely leave Council's Fun at the Farm Australia Day event. Detours will be in place.
If you are attending or driving to the event, during the road closure, cars will only be able to exit the Bella Vista Farm car park from Westwood Way by turning right onto Norwest Boulevard.
Thank you for your understanding and we apologise for any inconvenience.
Australia Day in The Hills is assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
When
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Sunday, 26 January 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 03:00 PM
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Sunday, 26 January 2025 | 04:30 PM
- 09:00 PM
Location
Waves Pool Party is located at Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre, Roxborough Park Road, Baulkham Hills.
Bella Vista Farm Park, Elizabeth Macarthur Dr, Bella Vista, 2153, View Map
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Bella Vista 2153
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Australia Day 2025 - Bella Vista Farm & Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre