Indian Ocean Skyshow
The Cities of Fremantle and Cockburn have teamed up for what will be the largest Australia Day fireworks display ever launched off the Western Australian coastline.
As a result of the collaboration of resources between Fremantle and Cockburn, the fireworks display will be noticeably more intensive and creative than previous years.
Simulcast on Radio 6IX from 7.30 pm, the skyshow begins at 8 pm on Australia Day, 26 January. More spectacular and creative than ever before, the fireworks display will be launched 300 m off Bathers Bay. Tune into 6IX 1080AM or 405.7FM.
Fremantle Mayor Dr Brad Pettitt and Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett are urging all residents to come together for this family friendly event to help celebrate what makes Australia great.
Best viewing locations
- Fishing Boat Harbour
- Bathers Beach foreshore
- The Roundhouse
- Esplanade Park
- North Mole
- Monument Hill
- South Beach.
Travel and parking options
- The red and blue CAT bus routes will be operating as normal
- Visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au for a details of bus and train services
- Car pooling is a great way to get into the city and minimise your impact on the environment
- Cycle paths exist on most major routes into the city with numerous bike racks to secure bikes around the CBD
- If you are planning to bring your car click on the parking and travel options map for the best places to park.
Road closures
Only the roads listed below will be closed for the Indian Ocean Skyshow
- Corner of Mews Road & Mews Road Crossing into the fishing boat harbour from 7.00 pm–9.30 pm
- Wardan Lane from 7.00 pm–9.30 pm
- No entry or exit from Mews Road between 7.00 pm and 9.30 pm
- Monument Hill Reserve closed from 7.00 pm Wednesday 25 January until 12 noon Friday 27 January.
Community information
- A first aid post will be located in the car park on the southern side of the railway crossing opposite Joe’s Fish Shack
- Place all recyclable material in the yellow topped bins and organic rubbish in the green topped bins located throughout the Esplanade Reserve
- A water station will be located near the stage and drinking fountains can be found across the reserve
- Please be aware that the noise from the fireworks may cause distress to pets.
- This is a family–orientated event, with a zero-tolerance to alcohol consumption and anti–social behaviour.
The Indian Ocean Skyshow is proudly brought to you by the Cities of Fremantle and Cockburn and is sponsored by Channel Nine, Radio 6IX, Fishing Boat Harbour and Little Creatures Brewing.
