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Your New Year’s Eve plans made easier

As the end of 2024 inches closer, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll spend the biggest night on the calendar.

Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks from the Kirribilli foreshore. Image: Morris McLennan / City of Sydney

Whether it’s looking for a front row seat along the foreshore, a dinner cruise around the harbour, a family-friendly spot to watch the fireworks or a private function to party with friends, the official Sydney New Year’s Eve website makes planning the big night a little easier.

Ahead of the one million people who’ll flock to prime viewing locations around Sydney Harbour, the website can help make this New Year’s Eve be your most memorable yet.

Sydney New Year’s Eve features comprehensive information and resources to help locals, interstate and international visitors plan their night and find out about the numerous ways to celebrate.

As the majority of vantage points along the foreshore are free and open to the public, the website details each site’s opening and closing times, transport options, alcohol restrictions and accessibility services.

A vantage point map with advanced filters can help you find the perfect spot to ring in the new year. The map will be updated on the night as sites fill and close. You can also stay informed in real time with the website’s live blog and up-to-date transport and event information.

In the lead up to New Year’s Eve, the website will be updated with more vantage points, location details, road closures and transport information as it becomes available.

Visit Sydney New Year’s Eve and start planning your celebration.

Published 5 September 2024