Sydney has broken a record on Australia Day for the most number of inflatable thongs in the ocean.
With 2068 registered thongs in the water at North Bondi beach, Sydneysiders have smashed the former record of 1301 held by Cottesloe beach in Western Australia.
"It's a great mood down here. Everyone went crazy when our MC John Mathison announced the final number," said Florence Sandford, spokeswoman for the fifth annual Havaianas Thongs Challenge.
"Now everyone's just walking around the beach carrying the giant thongs."
Bikini bodies on the beach displayed temporary Australian flag tattoos in honour of the national festivities and many people were happy to flaunt the flag on their boardies, bikinis and towels.
Lifeguard Rosie Taliano of Surf Rescue on North Bondi said there were no major first aid disasters despite the thousands on the beach. (Credit: AAP)
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