bridiej

I was just wondering if Australia Day is classed as a bank holiday and therefore everyone has the day off?

Simone

Yes, a public holiday here in WA at least, and I would be surprised if it's different anywhere else.

Most shops will be closed, I think Bunnings is open though

bridiej

Thank you!

I guess another day to go by then without my agent advising us about our TRA and when it can be sent off...

Pollyana

Day off in Queensland too - so we can all go and splash in the puddles

bondipom

I am still at work here. late shift. Day off tomorrow. May go and watch the ferry race from South head. The walkway is now open from Dover Heights to Watsons Bay so may do that.

Merlot

I reckon those that are in the process of moving to Australia or are Aus Citizens in the UK should get a day off from their UK job, just to get in the mood!!!

M

mlbonner

Yep, off tomorrow. Called Myers in Brisbane CBD earlier and they're open tomorrow 10-5pm.

annn

Some people might find this useful if looking to find out about Australian holidays especially if you want to know school terms.

http://www.oztourism.com.au/ozhols.htm

Hope it helps


annn

NickyC

Hey BP,

Does that mean you can walk all the way from Bondi to Watsons Bay along the cliffs - without having to divert into the streets? I know they were planning on resuming bits of cliff-top gardens from some people. Which bits have just been opened? Where does it start?

I've never done the walk from Bondi north - only the Bondi to Coogee one. Might give it a go too, sometime soon.

Siren & Brian

Thats shocking....shut the bloody shops, there is more to life than shopping for crap.

E=mc2

Oi, no! We are headed up to the CBD tomorrow and as the weather is crap we will be spending our rubber dollars in the Myer centre. If it clears up we might have a splash at Southbank before watching the fireworks at 19.30

CasG

Another hot day in Melbourne 37 forcast
I agree with Siren, plenty of time to do your shopping - as I'm not due to start work till the 7th Feb, i may just stroll down to the beach/ marina park and see whats happening - sorry folks to those working!

Cas

walla

Oh yes indeedee a nation wide public holiday........ bbq's galore especially at my place

BTW we get 10 public holidays a year as opposed to 8 in the uk, another reason for coming

Geordie George

And we're all invited, right?!

worzel

My agent is Australian but based in the UK. So will she be checking my visa tomorrow or having the day off do you thing