June long weekend opening hours: When you can shop, see a movie and buy a drink
Get excited everybody, the Queen’s birthday long weekend is nearly upon us.
Sure, it might not make any sense to be celebrating our 93-year-old monarch on a completely random day, but who cares as long as we don’t have to go to work on Monday right?
Here’s what is going this long weekend on and the opening hours you need to know.
Which states have a long weekend?
The Queen’s birthday public holiday will be enjoyed by every state on Monday, June 10 except for Queensland and Western Australia.
But don’t worry, they mark the occasion in October 7 and September 30, respectively.
You can find more information about the Queen’s birthday long weekend here.
What is open in Sydney this long weekend?
Supermarkets in Sydney
Coles: No trading restrictions. Find more information on opening times here.
Woolworths: All major stores will be open but smaller metro stores in the city on Margaret Street and George Street will be closed. More information on hours of operation can be found on the shopping giant’s website.
IGA: A majority of the independent grocers will be open. There is more information about opening hours on the website.
ALDI: No trading restrictions. More information about public holiday trading hours can be found on the website.
Sydney bottle shops
Dan Murphy’s: Will be open between 10am and 6pm. Find out more about Dan Murphy’s opening hours here.
BWS: Will be open between 10am and 7pm. There is more information about BWS opening hours on their website.
Other shopping in Sydney
Westfield: Will be open from 10am to 6pm but certain shopfronts in the centre may differ. More information is available about Westfield opening hours here.
Bunnings: Will be open from 7am to 7pm, but some times may vary. To find out more about Bunnings opening hours you can visit their website.
IKEA: Will be open from 9am to 7pm. To find out more about the Swedish giant’s opening hours you can visit their website.
Sydney attractions this long weekend
Most cinemas including Events, Hoyts and Dendy cinemas will be open on Monday. Movie session times will be available on their websites.
The Vivid Festival on Sydney’s harbour will run all weekend long as it enters its final week.
The Sydney Film Festival will be screening across the city until Sunday the 16th of June.
The Archibald Prize is currently on display at the Art Gallery of NSW, through to September. All galleries will be open on the Queen’s birthday holiday but may have shortened hours.
Roads and Transport in and around Sydney
Trains and buses will be running on a reduced schedule. You can check timetables for your journey here.
Meanwhile traffic work on the M4 at The Northern Road at South Penrith will be closed in both directions throughout the weekend from 9pm Friday until 4am Tuesday.
What is open in Melbourne this long weekend?
Supermarkets in Melbourne
Coles: No trading restrictions.
Woolworths: All stores open except metro shopfronts on Bourke Street and Collins Square.
ALDI: No trading restrictions.
IGA: A majority of the independent grocers will be open.
Melbourne bottle shops
Dan Murphy’s: Will be open between 10am and 6pm.
BWS: Stores will be open and times will vary.
Shopping in Melbourne
Westfield: Westfield stores across Victoria will be open from 10am to 5pm but certain shopfronts in the centre may differ.
Bunnings: Will be open from 7am to 7pm, but times may vary.
IKEA: Will be open from 9am to 7pm.
Melbourne attractions this long weekend
The Winter Wine Weekend kicks off this weekend on the Mornington Peninsula if you fancy yourself as a budding sommelier.
The Big Freeze at the G will take place this weekend as footy fans raise money for charity.
Outside of Melbourne, the Woodend Winter Arts Festival which brings international talent from the music, literary and arts community will run from June 7 to 10.
Most cinemas in Victoria including Hoyts and Dendy cinemas will be open on Monday. Movie session times will be available on their websites.
Roads and Transport in and around Melbourne
Melbourne public transport will operate on Saturday timetables on Monday.
Buses will also be replacing trains on certain trips on the Glen Waverley Line, Pakenham Line, Belgrave/Lilydale Line and Sandringham Line due to roadworks.
Extra trains and trams will be put on to cater to footy fans attending three AFL games played in Melbourne this weekend.
You can check your timetable for this weekend here.
Additionally, the eastbound section of La Trobe St will be shut between Swanston and Elizabeth streets until mid-June.
What is open in Adelaide this long weekend?
Supermarkets in Adelaide
Coles: No trading restrictions.
Woolworths: Most stores are open at reduced hours.
ALDI: No trading restrictions.
IGA: A majority of the independent grocers will be open.
Adelaide Bottle shops
Dan Murphy’s: Will be open between 10am and 6pm.
BWS: Stores will be open and times will vary.
Shopping in Adelaide
Westfield: Westfield stores in Adelaide at Marion, West Lakes and Tea Tree Plaza are all closed on Monday June 10.
Bunnings: Will be open from 9am to 5pm.
IKEA: Will be open from 9am to 7pm.
Adelaide attractions this long weekend
The Adelaide Cabaret Festival kicks off this weekend with some huge guest including Australia Euro Vision finalist Kate Miller-Heidke.
The Fishermans Wharf Market is on as usual on Sunday.
Most cinemas in Adelaide including Events, Hoyts and Dendy cinemas will be open on Monday. Movie session times will be available on their websites.
What is open in Canberra this long weekend?
Supermarkets in Canberra
Coles: No trading restrictions.
Woolworths: Most stores are open at reduced hours.
ALDI: No trading restrictions.
IGA: A majority of the independent grocers will be open.
Shopping in Canberra
Westfield: Belconnen and Woden Westfield will be open on Monday from 10am to 4pm.
Bunnings: Will be open from 7am to 7pm, but some times may vary.
IKEA: Will be open from 10am to 6pm.
Canberra attractions this long weekend
Most cinemas in Canberra including Events and Hoyts cinemas will be open on Monday. Movie session times will be available on their websites.
The Sri Chinmoy Queen's Birthday Half Marathon will take place at Lennox Gardens in the city on Monday as runners of all abilities get active to celebrate our queen.
Outside of Canberra, the Braidwood book fair takes place this long weekend.
Always double check opening hours
Whatever your plans might be for this long weekend, remember trading hours for individual stores may vary across locations.
To be 100 per cent certain, call your local store before heading out.
When do double demerits apply this Queen's Birthday long weekend?
Anyone driving in NSW and the ACT is being reminded double demerits start from 12am on Friday until 12am on Tuesday.
Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Northern Territory don’t have double demerits.
Queensland and Western Australia don’t celebrate the Queen’s birthday this Monday so they will also not have double demerit points this weekend.
When is the Queen’s real birthday?
As well as being one of the wealthiest grandmas in the world, the Queen also has the privilege of having two birthdays.
She was actually born on the 21st of April, 1926.
But in the UK and some Commonwealth countries she gets a second birthday celebration on the second Saturday of June, a tradition that dates back to King George II in 1748.
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