Sack race competitors assemble, ready to do battle at last year's Australia Day event at McMahons Park.
Two great feel-good events west of the river are open to everyone on the Australia Day public holiday.
Two of the front runners in last year's sack race.
First up there’s Kurrajong Comleroy Historical Society’s annual Australia Day breakfast from 9-11am at the hut in Bowen Mountain Park. Bring your own breakfast – whether it’s cereal, or bacon and eggs. There is an electric undercover barbecue, tongs, oil, a kitchen with fridge, cutlery, plates, table and chairs, tea and coffee. John Slavan will talk on the Crago Observatory. Contact: 4567 7410.
Kids will love Hawkesbury Bells Line Lions Club’s annual Australia Day Celebration Breakfast at McMahons Park, Kurrajong Village 8.30am-12.30pm, with old-fashioned games such as sack and egg and spoon races, and a delicious barbecue breakfast.
