
New Year's Eve Fireworks Party at the Sydney Tower Eye
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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.
9pm and midnight.
There are over 50 vantage points along the foreshore. Popular spots include Barangaroo Reserve, Botanic Gardens and Sydney Opera House.
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.
Finish 2022 off in spectacular fashion dancing on a rooftop, charging your glasses underneath mirror balls and partying until the wee hours of 2023.
Here's our hitlist of the best parties and events that still have room for you on the night.
Event's name | Location | Inclusions | Cost |
---|---|---|---|
Sydney Tower Eye | Westfield Sydney |
| $179.10 per person |
Dear Sainte Éloise | Potts Point |
| $165 per person |
Field Day | The Domain |
| $167 per person |
NYE at Taronga Zoo | Mosman |
| $210 per person |
NYE at the Opera Bar | CBD, Sydney |
| $1,599 per person |
SoCal | Neutral Bay |
| $99 per person |
​​Zephyr Sky Bar | CBD, Sydney |
| $475 per person |
The Winery | Surry Hills |
| $169 per person |
The Rook | CBD, Sydney |
| $110 per person |
Odd Culture | Newtown |
| $150 per person |
Amadeus at Sydney Opera House | CBD, Sydney |
| $392 per person |
NYE In The Park | Camperdown |
| $99 per person |
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.
Want more options? Check out our full list of New Year's Eve cruises in Sydney
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 |
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.
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:
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The enviable hotel rooms to get that perfect view of the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks.
Book yourself in for a night on Sydney Harbour with the sky lit up with the NYE fireworks – add canapés, company and bubbly and voilà .
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