As early morning ceremonies wind down, celebrations for Australia Day 2018 have kicked off across the country.
Millions of Australians have started warming up their barbecues, putting on their swimming costumes and setting up for the long weekend.
Social media has already been flooded with pictures of excited Aussies at the beach or preparing for a day in the sun.
As the early morning ceremonies wind down, celebrations for Australia Day 2018 have begun across the country
Excited punters have begun warming their barbecues and donning chef’s aprons ahead of the national day of celebration
Some BBQ masters even managed to get creative with their food, spelling out ‘Happy Australia Day’ with their sausages
Donning as many patriotic items as possible is a must on Australia Day, as this family have managed to do
Sydney started the day with a traditional welcome to country in Barangaroo before families got their deck chairs out and opened a few early beverages.
People were seen draped in the Australian flag and layered in patriotic tattoos, both temporary and permanent, as the country begins the first day of a weekend-long celebration.
BBQ kings and queens were spotted behind the grill in the morning, and eager fitness fans loaded up on sausage sandwiches after an early workout.
Some even managed to get creative with their food, spelling out ‘Happy Australia Day’ with their sausages.
One woman was spotted wearing a Wonder Woman outfit, complete with an Australian flag as her cape and what appears to be an army reserve hat
Punters were eager to get in the water at Cronulla this morning as they began their Australia Day celebrations
With temporary tattoos and patriotic floating devices, this woman got her fair share of surf at Cronulla in Sydney’s south
Friends celebrate Australia Day 2018 at the beach with an array of blow up fingers and surfboards in the national flag print
This group is sure to stand out at the beach with their bright blue, Australian flag inspired beach tent
One woman was spotted wearing a Wonder Woman outfit, complete with an Australian flag as her cape and what appears to be an army reserve hat.
Holiday makers on board a luxury cruise ship in Sydney Harbour were treated to a good morning with the Today Show breakfast program.
Sun savvy punters made sure to layer up on the sunscreen – in the national colours of green and gold of course.
Crowds lined the streets across the nation for annual parades and marches.
Holiday makers on board a luxury cruise ship in Sydney Harbour were treated to a good morning with the Today Show breakfast program
Surf lifesavers were also on patrol as festivities began at beaches across the country, urging swimmers to be safe
The annual Australia Day Iron Person competition took place in Sydney’s Cronulla in the early morning
Crowds have packed up their picnics and set up camp at beaches and parks across the country to enjoy a day with friends and family.
Boats were decked out with the national flag as plenty took to the water for a day of fishing.
Everyone from surf lifesavers and gyms to local charities added their photos to social media, encouraging everyone to stay safe and enjoy the national holiday.
Early crowds packed up their picnics and set up camp at beaches and parks across the country to enjoy festivities
Boats were decked out with plenty of national flags as people took to the water for a day of fishing on Australia Day