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Events on Sydney Harbour

Throughout the year Sydney Harbour forms the backdrop to a number of special events staged on or around this vast blue waterway. New Year's Eve fireworks may be the most famous but other events include the start of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on 26 December and the thrilling Ferrython races that are held each year on Australia Day, 26 January.

Best places to see the fireworks in Sydney on New Years Eve

Sydney comes alive in summer. Major events, including Sydney New Year’s Eve, really bring the city to life. The spectacular midnight fireworks display, featuring the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, is the perfect way to see in the New Year.  Plan your New Year’s Eve with our interactive map. Find the best vantage points and gain an understanding of the facilities and services available in each location.

This information may change up to 31 December 2012, please confirm details before making any arrangements. 

NYE 2012 Venues

Vantage Point Location Capacity Toilets Alcohol Food & Beverage Pets Mobility access Managed access area
Balls Head Reserve Balls Head Rd, Waverton 2000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited Not Available Not Allowed Not Available N/A
Barangaroo Hickson Rd, Millers Point 20000 Accessible toilets available Sale Only For Sale Not Allowed Available Managed access site
Bicentennial Park Chapman Ave, Glebe 3000 Accessible toilets available BYO For Sale Not Allowed Available N/A
Blues Point Reserve Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point 12000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Not Allowed Available Managed access site
Bradfield Park Alfred St, North Sydney 50000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Not Allowed Available Managed access site
Campbells Cove Hickson Rd, Sydney 6000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Not Allowed Available Managed access site
Christison Park Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse 3000 Mens and womens BYO Not Available Not Allowed Not Available N/A
Circular Quay Promenade Circular Quay 4500 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Not Allowed Available Managed access site
Cremorne Point Reserve Milson Rd, Cremorne Point 5000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited Not Available Not Allowed Not Available N/A
Dawes Point (Tar-ra) Park Hickson Rd, The Rocks 35000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Allowed Not Available N/A
East Circular Quay Alfred Street, Sydney 4500 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Not Allowed Available Managed access site
Embarkation Park Victoria St, Potts Point 1500 Accessible toilets available Prohibited Not Available Not Allowed Available Managed access site
First Fleet Park George St, The Rocks 11000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Not Allowed Available Managed access site
Illoura Reserve Darling St, Balmain East 3000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Allowed Available N/A
Kurraba Point Reserve Kurraba Rd, Neutral Bay 1000 Mens and womens Prohibited Not Available Not Allowed Available N/A
Lookes Avenue Reserve Lookes Ave, Balmain East 1000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Allowed Available N/A
Manns Point Greenwich Rd, Greenwich 2000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited Not Available Allowed Available N/A
Mary Booth Lookout Waruda Ave, Kirribilli 2000 Mens and womens Prohibited For Sale Not Allowed Not Available Managed access site
McKell Park Lindsay Avenue, Darling Point 1000 Mens and womens Prohibited Not Available Not Allowed Not Available Managed access site
Mrs Macquaries Point Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney 20000 Accessible toilets available Sale Only For Sale Not Allowed Available Managed access site
North Head North Head Scenic Drive, Manly 2000 Mens and womens BYO Not Available Not Allowed Not Available Managed access site
The Sunday Telegraph Observatory Hill Vantage Point Upper Fort St, Sydney 10000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Not Allowed Not Available Managed access site
Pirrama Park Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont 3000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Allowed Available N/A
Redleaf Gardens and Beach New South Head Rd, Double Bay 500 Mens and womens BYO Not Available Allowed Not Available Managed access site
Robertson Park Military Rd, Watsons Bay 500 Accessible toilets available BYO Not Available Not Allowed Available N/A
Rushcutters Bay Park New Beach Rd or New South Head Rd, Darling Point 2000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited Not Available Allowed Available N/A
Simmons Point Simmons St, Balmain East 300 Accessible toilets available Prohibited Not Available Allowed Available N/A
Sydney Opera House Macquarie St, Sydney 6000 Accessible toilets available Sale Only For Sale Not Allowed Available Managed access site
Sydney Park Sydney Park Rd, St Peters 2000 Accessible toilets available BYO Not Available Allowed Available N/A
Tarpeian Precinct Located off Macquarie St, Sydney 6000 Accessible toilets available Sale Only For Sale Not Allowed Available Managed access site
The Rocks Hickson Rd, Sydney 36000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Not Allowed Available N/A
Thornton Park Darling St, Balmain East 1000 Mens and womens BYO For Sale Allowed Available N/A
Yarranabbe Park New Beach Rd, Darling Point 10000 Accessible toilets available Prohibited For Sale Not Allowed Available Managed access site

NYE fireworks on Sydney Harbour

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Beautiful Sydney Harbour is centre stage for one of the biggest events of the year – New Year’s Eve in Sydney. If you’re in Sydney for New Year’s Eve, you’ll be in one of the first places on the planet to experience the exciting start to another new year.

Around 1.5 million spectators line the harbour foreshore - so plan ahead to ensure you have a safe and fun-packed New Year’s Eve. The fireworks can be seen all the way from the Gladesville Bridge in the inner west to the famous headlands forming the entrance to the harbour in Sydney Harbour National Park.

Looking for the best places to see fireworks on Sydney Harbour? Find out about the best viewing areas, event times, road closures, harbour and transport information. Fireworks barges are located on the harbour between Point Piper and Cockatoo Island. Popular vantage points include The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Mosman, Balmain and Glebe. Barangaroo is also a fantastic vantage point to watch fireworks with friends and family. Pack a picnic and book tickets to get a spot.

Special events for New Year’s Eve are held in some of Sydney’s best harbourside venues. Sydney Opera House has something for everyone - the annual Opera Gala, cabaret shows and sumptuous dining amidst an all-night-long party atmosphere.

From Sydney’s famous Taronga Zoo, uninterrupted panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and fireworks are served up with lavish canapés and champagne cocktails. New Year’s Eve at Luna Park is full of fun, food and rides.

 

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