The Australia Day Public Holiday on January 26 is one of the most electrifying days to experience on Sydney Harbour – and definitely one of our favourites.
With a program of events spanning morning to night, Sydney Harbour is transformed from a bustling working port to a theatre of fun and inspiration enjoyed by thousands from all the glorious vantage points around the foreshore and on the water.
While there are hundreds of things to see and do, you can’t beat experiencing Australia Day from a private yacht charter.
You will be blown away by the unique program of events, including the Ferrython, Tall Ships race, Salute to Australia, jet flyover, and fireworks display. And that’s just to name a few.
With a private charter boat, you have the luxury and versatility to journey from being in the thick of the celebrations to finding a quiet anchorage to reflect on the beauty of the lucky country. Enjoy a BYO lunch, or let us organise your catering. And don’t forget, Australia Day wouldn’t be complete without that all-important dip in the harbour.
There is so much happening on the Harbour on Australia Day; whether you’re visiting from out of town, an international guest or even a local Sydneysider, we’ve put together a list to highlight our favourite must-do events on Australia Day.Â
"Sam and the team at Lifestyle Charters were absolutely fantastic. Our wedding was perfect and every detail was considered; from the closest anchorage to hitting the most iconic and picturesque locations for our photos. I wouldn't change a thing about our yacht wedding, thank you!"
On a boat of course!
It’s the end of January, we are still in holiday mode and we all want to relax, but we also want to be front row for the festivities.
A private charter cruise combines the best of both worlds.
We recommend a 4-6 hour cruise on a private charter vessel for the ultimate Australia Day experience.
See the full suite of events mentioned above, including the salute to Australia and the jet flyover, and find a beautiful anchorage for lunch and a swim.
Before you know it, you’ll be back on land, ready for more festivities and fireworks!
Our private Australia Day harbour cruises start from $4,500, depending on the vessel you choose.
Note it is a public holiday, so public holiday surcharges do apply across all yachts.
Visit our fleet page to view our full range of vessels.Â
Yes, most boats offer BYO. If you are interested in a boat that doesn’t, we’ll let you know and happily arrange a drinks package for you.Â
Any other questions?
Reach out to our friendly team to discuss celebrating Australia Day on our beautiful Harbour, and we’ll help you create an experience you’ll never forget!Â
Is there anything better than a salty swim - maybe to dust off after a big week (or big night), or to reset your mind and mood. It’s certainly a mood changer and something we encourage doing on every charter! So to help make you and your guests more comfortable in the water, we have a handful of our favourite harbour swimming toys available on Enigma and Felix….
Lily pad - free on request
Sunchill - $150 hire fee per charter
Pool Pontoon - $400 hire fee per charter
2x Stand up paddle boards - $80 per board, per charter
What might you add to your next harbour cruise? Be sure to book to avoid missing out.
Say hello to Felix 💙
This Sydney Harbour show-stopper seduces all its clients. Said by many, including me, to be one of Sydney’s best day boats, Felix can entertain up to 25 guests, is nimble enough to get in close to our stunning harbour beaches, and has a delicious Australian food and wine offering to boot. Tick. Tick. Tick.
This 55ft Salthouse cruise is the envy of most boat owners due to its clean lines, ample space, open plan design and modern aesthetics.
Have you been on board? Or have you got a charter booked on board Felix coming up?
We have some availability over the summer, so best to book soon if you haven’t already.
See you on the water soon xx
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Say hello to ENIGMA 💙
This magic 65ft beauty is one of Sydney Harbour’s most popular luxury charter boats. Comfortable for up to 41 friends, family or colleagues, you and your guests will enjoy its many entertaining spaces, accessible large swim platform & variety of swim toys, delicious food (thanks @cateringbyrukus) and drinks, and friendly service. There is a lot to like about Enigma!
With some availability still left over summer, get in touch now for a quote and availability check. We’d love to host you!
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We’re hiring: We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified GPH (or suitable person with the ability to get GPH qualification) looking for a full-time summer contact position, joining our friendly and hard-working team from 1 October 2024 to 5 April 2025.
The right candidate would be available weekends, assist in ensuring boats are ready for charters, be sole deckhand on board and because we are a small and supportive team, be a service-orientated team player assisting with food and drink service throughout the charter.
Being a core member of the team, the successful applicant will be a fast learner and will be expected to lead freelance crew to deliver charters to our high expectations.
The job is based from the Gladesville Bridge Marina, Drummoyne with plentiful street parking available.
Important bits:
-GPH qualified (or willingness to be)
-Current First Aid
-Current NSW RSA
-Sydney-based
-Some boating and/or hospitality experience
-A hard-worker, team player and willingness to learn on the job
-Attractive salary
To apply, send your resume/credentials along with a few sentences about yourself and what you’ve been up to professionally of late to me, Sam Higgins on sam@lifestylecharters.com.au.
Lifestyle Charters is a family run business who strives to be a leading yachting employer and provider of exceptional and safe charter yacht experiences on our vessels, Enigma and Felix. We pride ourselves in being the gold standard in compliance and safety, and empower our crew to deliver professional and memorable charters on Sydney Harbour for our clients.
Lifestyle Charters
Phone: 0402 557 453
Gladesville Bridge Marina
380 Victoria Place,
Drummoyne NSW 2047
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