Australia Day 'a success'

Gosford's Australia Day committee chairman, Cr Chris Holstein, has declared Australia Day events held on the Peninsula a "great success".

"The various special events were our best yet," he said.

"Wagstaffe and Woy Woy events were great venues and the Australia Day Committee has received numerous positive comments for the variety of activities.

"Woy Woy had huge crowds gathering to watch the re-enactment of the first landing of Governor Phillip's Central Coast landing in March 1778."

Gosford Citizen of the Year and Woy Woy organiser Heather McKenzie said: "We had a wonderful day.

"It was very much a family-orientated day and we introduced activities for the kids including sack races and egg and spoon races.

"The re-enactment by the NSW Corps of Marines marked the beginning of a full day of entertainment."

Wagstaffe celebrations were also a hit, drawing record crowds to the morning activities.

Gosford mayor Cr Robert Bell said: "It was a great day for the community.

"The celebrations across Gosford City were a definite success, and one of the most important aspects was the affordability.

"We had record numbers up at Mt Penang, at Wagstaffe and again at Woy Woy."

Press release, January 28