Holiday travel · January 26, 2026
Top 8 Hotel Destinations for Australia Day
Australia's national day, January 26, falls in peak summer. It's also observed by many First Nations people as a day of mourning, and many destinations now hold reflective events alongside the celebrations.
Jump to hotels ↓New South Wales, Australia
Why Australia Day
Harbour events, ferry races and fireworks on January 26.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~79°F (26°C); warm, humid
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- city
- beach
Where we'd stay: Park Hyatt Sydney. Waterfront hotel facing the Opera House across Circular Quay.
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Victoria, Australia
Why Australia Day
Events along the Yarra, and the Australian Open is usually under way in late January.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~79°F (26°C); warm
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: Park Hyatt Melbourne. Hotel beside St. Patrick's Cathedral near the Fitzroy Gardens.
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Western Australia, Australia
Why Australia Day
Perth's fireworks over the Swan River are among the country's largest.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~88°F (31°C); hot, dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- city
Where we'd stay: COMO The Treasury. Restored state buildings in central Perth.
Explore Perth →Queensland, Australia
Why Australia Day
Brisbane's riverside events in summer.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~86°F (30°C); hot, humid
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- city
Where we'd stay: The Calile Hotel. Resort-style hotel in James Street, Fortitude Valley.
Hotels in Brisbane →Tasmania, Australia
Why Australia Day
Hobart's mild summer and waterfront events.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~72°F (22°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: MACq 01 Hotel. Waterfront storytelling hotel on Hobart's harbor.
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Yallingup, Western Australia, Australia
Why Australia Day
Margaret River's beaches and wineries in peak summer.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~82°F (28°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- romance
- beach
Where we'd stay: Cape Lodge. Vineyard lodge in the Margaret River wine region.
Explore Margaret River →Marananga, South Australia, Australia
Why Australia Day
Barossa Valley wineries at the height of summer.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~86°F (30°C); hot, dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- romance
- culture
Where we'd stay: The Louise. Vineyard suites in the heart of the Barossa.
Hotels in Marananga →South Australia, Australia
Why Australia Day
Kangaroo Island's wildlife and beaches in summer.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~75°F (24°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- nature
- adventure
Where we'd stay: Southern Ocean Lodge. Clifftop lodge on the island's wild south coast.
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