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Millions of people flock to the Sydney foreshore every New Year's Eve.
This year both the 9pm Calling Country fireworks and the midnight show are set to light up Sydney on 31 December.
Throughout the evening, a series of official events as well as harbour-side parties will run throughout the night. Here's the lowdown to give 2022 a proper send-off.
New Year's Eve fireworks in Sydney: Times and vantage points
Fireworks times
9pm and midnight.
Vantage points
There are over 50 vantage points along the foreshore. Popular spots include Barangaroo Reserve, Botanic Gardens and Sydney Opera House.
New Year's Eve Sydney restaurants
Want to catch the world-famous fireworks in Sydney but don't want to deal with the crowds? These restaurants are a treat and offer spectacular views of the fireworks shows on 31 December.
New Year's Eve Fireworks Party at the Sydney Tower Eye
There's viewing the fireworks from the foreshore, then there's being there out on the water, seeing the sparklers fly right over your head. What's more, harbour cruises on the night often come with a smorgasbord of food, drinks and live entertainment.
Best places to see the Sydney fireworks including free spots
Vantage Point
Location
Cost
Alcohol allowed
BYO allowed
Open from
Designated accessible viewing area
Barangaroo Reserve
Millers Point
Tickets from $20.90 per person
Yes
No
5:00 PM
Yes
Birchgrove Park
Grove Street, Birchgrove
Free (ticket required)
No
No
8:00 AM
No
Bicentennial Park
Glebe
Free (ticket required)
Yes
No
7:00 PM
No
Blues Point Reserve
McMahons Point
Free
No
No
8:00 AM
No
Botanic Garden
Bridgeview – Sydney
Tickets from $385 per person + booking fee
Yes
No
6:00 PM
Yes
Botanic Garden: Foundation and Friends NYE Picnic
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Tickets from $30–$190 per person + booking fee
Yes
No
5:00 PM
Yes
Botanic Garden: Garden Party at The Calyx
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Tickets from $595 per person + booking fee
Yes
No
7:30 PM
Yes
Botanic Garden: Lawn with the View
Sydney
Tickets from $370 per person + booking fee
Yes
No
7:00 PM
Yes
Botanic Garden: Midnight at the Oasis
Sydney
Tickets from $475 per person + booking fee
Yes
No
6:30 PM
Yes
Botanic Garden: Mrs Macquaries Point
Sydney
Tickets from $20–$160 per person + booking fee
Yes
No
3:00 PM
Yes
Botanic Garden: The Point
Sydney
Tickets from $520 per person + booking fee
Yes
No
5:30 PM
Yes
Bradfield Park & Mary Booth Reserve
Milsons Point
Free
No
No
5:00 PM
No
Bradleys Head: Ampitheatre Precinct
Mosman
Tickets from $46–$89 per person
No
No
3:00 PM
No
Bradleys Head: Athol Lawn
Mosman
Tickets from $24–$41 per person
No
No
3:00 PM
No
Bradleys Head: Mast Precinct
Mosman
Tickets from $30–$57 per person
No
No
3:00 PM
No
Clark Island
Sydney Harbour
Tickets from $10 per person
Yes
No
6:00 PM
No
Cockatoo Island
Sydney Harbour
Tickets from $550 per person
Yes
No
9:00 AM
No
Darling Harbour
Sydney Harbour
Free
No
No
1:00 PM
No
Dawes Point (Tar-Ra Park
The Rocks
Free
No
No
1:00 PM
No
Dudley Page Reserve
Dover Heights
Tickets from $25–$50 per person
Yes
No
6:00 PM
No
Duff Reserve
Point Piper
Free
No
No
12:00 PM
No
Dumaresq Reserve
Rose Bay
Free
No
No
3:00 PM
No
East Circular Quay
Circular Quay
Free
No
No
9:00 AM
No
Elkington Park
Balmain
Free
No
No
8:00 AM
Yes
Embarkation Park
Potts Point
Free (ticket required)
No
No
5:00 PM
No
Giba Park
Pyrmont
Free (ticket required)
Yes
No
4:00 PM
No
Illoura Reserve
Balmain East
Free
No
No
8:00 AM
No
Lavender Bay Parklands
Lavender Bay
Free (ticket required)
No
No
5:00 PM
No
Lookes Avenue Reserve
Balmain East
Free
No
No
8:00 AM
No
McKell Park
Darling Point
Free
No
No
12:00 PM
No
Manly Cove
Manly
Free
No
No
5:00 PM
No
Mort Bay Park
Birchgrove
Free
No
No
8:00 AM
No
Murray Rose Pool & Blackburn Gardens
Double Bay
Free
No
No
3:00 PM
No
North Head
Manly
Free
No
No
5:30 PM
No
Pyrmont Bay Park
Pyrmont
Free
No
No
12:00 PM
No
Rose Bay Foreshore
Rose Bay
Free
No
No
3:00 PM
No
Shark Island
Sydney
Tickets from $186–$260
Yes
No
6:15 PM
No
Simmons Point
Balmain East
Free
No
No
10:00 AM
No
Sydney Opera House
Sydney
Free
Yes
No
7:30 PM
Yes
Taronga Zoo
Mosman
Tickets from $210
Yes
No
6:00 PM
Yes
The Rocks
The Rocks
Free
No
No
1:00 PM
Yes
Thornton Park
Balmain East
Free
No
No
3:30 PM
Yes
Yarranabbe Park
Darling Point
Free
No
No
3:00 PM
Yes
Yurulbin Park
Birchgrove
Free
No
No
8:00 AM
Yes
Top things to do on New Year's Eve in Sydney
The day is young and if you're not spending it warming up your spot on the harbour, then why not tick one of these experiences off your list? They're not a bad way to finish the year off, in our humble opinion.
What is Sydney doing for New Year's Eve to ensure it's COVID-safe?
Wearing masks and physical distancing are no longer required across NSW. Most venues have removed their COVID-safe measures in response.
While this is the case, it's still a good idea to practice health and safety measures on New Year's Eve. This includes:
Social distancing where you can
Wearing a mask when not eating or drinking
Washing your hands regularly
Staying home or getting tested if you feel unwell
Best hotels in Sydney for New Year's Eve
Rooms with a view are plentiful in Sydney, from waterfront stunners such as Park Hyatt to sky-high wonders such as Shangri-La. Try these winners out or check out our full list of Sydney hotels with fireworks views here.
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when does the ticket sale for NYE 2020 approximately start (your empirical values)? how long does it take until the locations are sold out?
Thanks in advance!
Björn
Thanks for reaching out! The exact dates hasn’t been announced yet so you can come back on our site from month to month to check if it the announcement is up! Hope this helps!
I am travelling with my daughters to see/experience Sydney NYE 2018/2019.It’s their first trip overseas. I would like to find a family friendly place with a good vantage point. We don’t mind joining the long queues just to get a good spot. Our accommodation is in Arncliffe so I guess we will need to travel in early. So any vantage point on the side of the bridge we will be staying in would be good.
Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
Since there are a lot of options for you to see or experience Sydney’s New Year’s Eve, it would be a good idea to explore our page, specifically the map you will find above as it outlines the different vantage points. Take into consideration your personal needs, preference, and budget when looking for a place to stay as well.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
I am looking to find out when/where tickets go on sale for the fireworks at Sydney harbour for new year 2018/2019? I would be buying online from the UK.
You are already on the right page where you may check for ticket deals for the New Year’s Eve fireworks views in Sydney.
You can click the “Get Deal” button on the page if you want to check the details of a particular deal. And yes, you may book online even if you are from the UK.
Hi Scott,
Thanks for your question.
The list of vantage points for the 2017 fireworks has not yet been released, however last year certain points such as Neilson Park, Elkington Park and Goat Island allowed for BYO drinks.
We will update our site with confirmation of details and locations when the official listing for this year’s event comes out.
Hope that helps,
Stephanie
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when does the ticket sale for NYE 2020 approximately start (your empirical values)? how long does it take until the locations are sold out?
Thanks in advance!
Björn
Hi Björn,
Thanks for reaching out! The exact dates hasn’t been announced yet so you can come back on our site from month to month to check if it the announcement is up! Hope this helps!
Best,
Nikki
When can I book tickets for Sydney Opera House Gala New Year 2019?
Hi Naharuddin,
Thanks for leaving a question on Finder.
You can purchase tickets for Premium, A-, B- and C-Reserve seats for both La Bohème and Opera Gala.
Just click on the seats you’d like to purchase above and you’ll be able to complete your order.
Cheers,
Joel
Hi
I am travelling with my daughters to see/experience Sydney NYE 2018/2019.It’s their first trip overseas. I would like to find a family friendly place with a good vantage point. We don’t mind joining the long queues just to get a good spot. Our accommodation is in Arncliffe so I guess we will need to travel in early. So any vantage point on the side of the bridge we will be staying in would be good.
Thanks
Hi MeriPNG,
Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
Since there are a lot of options for you to see or experience Sydney’s New Year’s Eve, it would be a good idea to explore our page, specifically the map you will find above as it outlines the different vantage points. Take into consideration your personal needs, preference, and budget when looking for a place to stay as well.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua
I am looking to find out when/where tickets go on sale for the fireworks at Sydney harbour for new year 2018/2019? I would be buying online from the UK.
Hi Rona,
Thanks for your question.
You are already on the right page where you may check for ticket deals for the New Year’s Eve fireworks views in Sydney.
You can click the “Get Deal” button on the page if you want to check the details of a particular deal. And yes, you may book online even if you are from the UK.
Cheers,
Anndy
Hi, I am looking for somewhere in Sydney for NYE and wondered if there is any free areas and BYO alcohol?
Hi Scott,
Thanks for your question.
The list of vantage points for the 2017 fireworks has not yet been released, however last year certain points such as Neilson Park, Elkington Park and Goat Island allowed for BYO drinks.
We will update our site with confirmation of details and locations when the official listing for this year’s event comes out.
Hope that helps,
Stephanie