GALLERY: Wollongong's Australia Day party

By Bree Fuller
Updated January 27 2014 - 1:44am, first published January 26 2014 - 6:27pm
Fireworks along Wollongong Harbour as part of Australia Day festivities. Picture: ANDY ZAKELI
Fireworks along Wollongong Harbour as part of Australia Day festivities. Picture: ANDY ZAKELI
Daniela and Carleah in Lang Park. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Daniela and Carleah in Lang Park. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
John Bubb during the sand sculpture competition at Belmore Basin. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
John Bubb during the sand sculpture competition at Belmore Basin. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Milly takes a photo of Trish Thompson at Belmore Basin. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Milly takes a photo of Trish Thompson at Belmore Basin. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Unkle Syril of the Swingaleles performs at Belmore Basin. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Unkle Syril of the Swingaleles performs at Belmore Basin. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Kalissa and Patricia enjoy the rides at Belmore Basin. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Kalissa and Patricia enjoy the rides at Belmore Basin. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Ashlyn takes it easy in Wollongong Harbour. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Ashlyn takes it easy in Wollongong Harbour. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Paddle-boarding in Wollongong Harbour. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Paddle-boarding in Wollongong Harbour. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Dragon boating in Wollongong Harbour. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Dragon boating in Wollongong Harbour. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Annalee Hamilton and Nathan Fletcher celebrate Australia Day at Belmore Basin. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
Annalee Hamilton and Nathan Fletcher celebrate Australia Day at Belmore Basin. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO
A flag-bearing skydiver over Wollongong. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
A flag-bearing skydiver over Wollongong. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Wollongong police ensure revellers have a safe Australia Day. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Wollongong police ensure revellers have a safe Australia Day. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Maya high-fives her dad at Belmore Basin. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Maya high-fives her dad at Belmore Basin. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Kate Robinson and Sara-Jane Wardle at Belmore Basin. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Kate Robinson and Sara-Jane Wardle at Belmore Basin. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Talliyah and her baby brother Tyson at Belmore Basin. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Talliyah and her baby brother Tyson at Belmore Basin. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Fun in the sand at Belmore Basin. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Fun in the sand at Belmore Basin. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Australia Day celebrations in Lang Park. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Australia Day celebrations in Lang Park. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Shantelle and Tahnee at Belmore Basin. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Shantelle and Tahnee at Belmore Basin. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Australia Day celebrations in Lang Park. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Australia Day celebrations in Lang Park. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Australia Day celebrations in Lang Park. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Australia Day celebrations in Lang Park. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Conner McCarry and Shaun Henry in Lang Park. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Conner McCarry and Shaun Henry in Lang Park. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Ned Kelly roams the streets as part of Australia Day celebrations in Wollongong. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN
Ned Kelly roams the streets as part of Australia Day celebrations in Wollongong. Picture: CHRISTOPHER CHAN

It had all the hallmarks of a great Aussie celebration - sun, surf, sand, smiles and a spectacular fireworks display.

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