Every year, on the 26th of January, Aussies flock to their golden beaches and light their barbecues in celebration of Australia Day
Previously known as Foundation Day, it marks the official national day of Australia
Celebrations range from traditional Aboriginal dances, to tall ships racing from Sydney Harbour, to Vegemite wrestling
In the soaring heat, thousands of Australians turn out to enjoy the day's festivities
Tall ships take part in the annual Australia Day tall ship race on Sydney Harbour
Sydney ferries take part in the annual Australia Day Ferrython at Sydney Harbour
Ferries speed past the Opera House in Sydney
Teenagers jump from the bell at Cottesloe Beach in Perth
A young boy dips his head underneath a water fountain at Cook & Phillips Aquatic Centre as temperatures soar past 30 degrees
Beachgoers relax in the sunshine on Bondi Beach in Sydney
Swimmers float on large inflatable thongs (flip-flops) during the 5th Annual Havaianas Thong Challenge World Record attempt at Cottesloe Beach in Perth
Beachgoers play on large inflatable thongs on Bondi Beach in Sydney...
... in a World Record attempt...
presumably to see how many fun loving Aussies they can get so swim with an inflatable thong!
Former French tennis player Henri Leconte enjoys a barbecue during the Australian Open at Melbourne Park...
... he was joined by current French tennis star Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Women take part in the Doctor Pong's Pub Vegemite Wrestling competition in Sydney
A Vegemite sandwich
