Planning Your Perfect New Year's Eve at Sydney Harbour

Prepare for a fantastic New Year's Eve celebration by Sydney Harbour with a timely reminder from the NSW Government. Early planning is key, especially since priced tickets have been eliminated on NSW Government-owned sites, making spots along the foreshore highly sought after. Get ready for an unforgettable night of festivities!

Photo credit to City of Sydney

Event Logistics and Public Safety

The NSW Government is urging everyone planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve around Sydney Harbour to plan, as demand for spots along the foreshore is expected to be high following the removal of priced tickets on NSW Government-owned sites by the Minns government.

Vantage Point Details

These vantage points will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with monitored capacity limits enforced. Once a vantage point reaches its capacity, it will be closed. Visitors must plan early, including arranging transportation to and from the site. Watch the fireworks from one of these viewing areas on the harbour.

Key Locations and Government Initiatives

As part of its early 2023 election commitments, the Minns government has eliminated paid tickets at various prime locations, including Barangaroo Reserve, West Circular Quay (including First Fleet Park), Campbells Cove, Hickson Road Reserve, and spots in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and The Domain, such as Mrs Macquarie’s Point, for the New Year’s Eve Sydney fireworks.

Ticketed Access

Additionally, other NSW Government public domain venues within Sydney Harbour will be free, but access will be managed through a ticket system to ensure public safety. Tickets for these sites were quickly claimed in the online ballot, including popular locations like the Cahill Expressway event, Bradleys Head, Strickland Estate, Clark Island, Me-Mel (Goat Island), and Shark Island.

Plan Your NYE

The City of Sydney will once again illuminate the harbour with its renowned fireworks display at midnight on December 31. The night's schedule includes an opening smoking ceremony, harbour bridge pylon projections, and the 9 pm Calling Country fireworks, presented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through music, dance, and illustration.

With over a million people expected to join the celebrations, a little planning can make your night special. Check out the complete event schedule and fireworks times in Sydney on New Year's Eve. Don't miss the excitement – plan your perfect New Year's Eve now!