Bella Clinton has hunted around for Sydney’s most intesting treats - from crab racing to prawn peeling, hot air ballooning to the Tall Ships race.

Check these out, and see what takes your fancy.

Hot Air Ballooning

Set your alarm as celebrations start early in Parramatta with the hot air balloon display taking off at 6am.

The biggest aerial balloon display in Sydney is stunning to watch as the sun rises. Feast on an array of food stalls from Australian and International barbeque pitmasters, serving up smoked, grilled and marinated delights!

There’s fun for the whole family including vintage car lovers and motoring enthusiasts, as the iconic CARnivale motoring display comes to town too.

Crab Racing

Crab racing at the Collaroy is an event not to be missed on the 26th of January. This seaside venue will set the crustaceans free to the delight of all the kids. The adults will be kept happy with cold cocktails and live music, so kick back and let the crab games begin!

Prawn Peeling Competition

Heading North for Australia Day? Make sure you stop by The Seabreeze Hotel in South West Rocks to release your competitive streak in the annual prawn peeling competition. Our hot tip - head, then legs, then shell.

If after all that speedy prawn shelling you’re feeling peckish tuck into a legendary lamb shank pie and enjoy the live music. Face painting and lucky dips will keep the kids happy too. Happy peeling!

Jelly Fish Eating & Thong Throwing Competition

Yep, you heard right! A jelly fish eating competition and thong throwing competition will be going down in Maitland Park this Australia Day.

‘Life’s a Beach’ themed celebrations is bringing a slice of coastal life to Maitland Park - think, giant beach volleyball, live marine displays and a Classic Kombi show.

If that doesn’t satisfy your stomach then a free barbeque surely will!

Tug and Yacht Ballet

Have you ever seen yachts and tugboats dance? Probably not!

This Australia Day, watch as 10 Eastsail yachts and 2 powerful Svitzer tugboats gracefully glide around Sydney Harbour to beautiful opera music by Leo Delibes.

Expect tacks and turns in unison, tugboats and yachts changing direction and gliding with the grace of a ballerina.

For best viewing points station yourself at Bradfield Park in Kirribilli, the Sydney Opera House or Dawes Point.

Ferrython

Sydney Harbour has all the action this Australia Day. Our favourite First Fleet ferries dress to impress and put on a show on the 26th of January. Watch as they carve up the Harbour and make their final dash to the finishing line under the Harbour Bridge.

Tall Ships Race

Pack a picnic basket, some pom-poms and make your way down to Sydney Harbour to cheer on the impressive fleet of historic and charter vessels as they race through the seas.

1pm starting time at Bradley’s Head and the finishing line is the Harbour Bridge.

Goat Island Party

Let your hair down on Goat Island for a Hottest 100 Party like no other.

Presented by NSW National Parks and WIldlife Services, this luscious island getaway will be host to Sydney’s finest craft beer and cider from Young Henry’s, Mary’s famous burgers and live shows and electronic DJ sets. Oh and did we mention front row views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge?!

Harness and Golden Yabby Races

Go bush this Australia Day for the annual Parkes Harness and Golden Yabby races. A great day for the young and old.

Get in early to place your bets and pick the best-looking Yabby. Live music and an Australian Built car display too.

Havaianas Thong Challenge

Thongs and Bondi. Two fair dinkum Aussie icons in one event! Get down to bondi for the annual Australia Day Thong Challenge.

Thousands take part every year in an attempt to take out the world record for the largest number of giant, inflatable Havaianas out in the ocean. Float around, have a laugh and try catch a wave. It’s always a cracker of a time!

Wake Up with the Wildlife

Share a sausage sanga with a roo or two at Featherdale’s Wildlife Park. Why not have breakfast with the wildlife this Australia Day at Featherdale’s Wildlife Park in Doonside. Tickets are $2 and all money raised goes to charity. Bookings required.