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 2023 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.
Top New Year's Eve events, dining and parties in Sydney
Finish 2023 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 |
| From $600 |
Dear Sainte Éloise | Potts Point |
| $130 per person |
Field Day | The Domain |
| $167 per person |
NYE at Taronga Zoo | Mosman |
| From $115 |
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 |
| $99 per person Bring Me New Year set menu + $57pp 2-hour beverage package |
The Rook | CBD, Sydney |
| $120 per person |
Is your restaurant missing from this list?
Top New Year's Eve Sydney cruises
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.
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New Year's Eve Sydney Harbour Cruise
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Sydney Harbour Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise by Captain Cook
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Want more options? Check out our full list of New Year's Eve cruises in Sydney
Best places to see the Sydney fireworks including free spots
Vantage Point | Location | Cost | Alcohol allowed | BYO allowed | Open from | Designated accessible viewing area |
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Barangaroo Reserve | Millers Point | No tickets required | Yes | No | 9:00 AM | Yes |
Birchgrove Park | Grove Street, Birchgrove | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Bicentennial Park | Glebe | Free (ticket required) | Yes | No | 5:00 AM | No |
Blues Point Reserve | McMahons Point | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
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 $40 per person + booking fee | Yes | No | 5:00 PM | Yes |
Botanic Garden: Garden Party at The Calyx | Royal Botanic Garden Sydney | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Botanic Garden: Lawn with the View | Sydney | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Botanic Garden: Midnight at the Oasis | Sydney | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Botanic Garden: Mrs Macquaries Point | Sydney | TBC | Yes | No | 8:00 PM | Yes |
Botanic Garden: The Point | Sydney | TBC | Yes | No | 5:30 PM | Yes |
Bradfield Park & Mary Booth Reserve | Milsons Point | Free | No | No | 6:00 AM | 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 $38 per person | Yes | Yes | 2:30 PM | No |
Cockatoo Island | Sydney Harbour | Tickets from $430 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 $33 - $64 per person | Yes | No | 3:30 PM | No |
Duff Reserve | Point Piper | Free | No | No | 9:00 AM | No |
Dumaresq Reserve | Rose Bay | Free | No | No | 12:00 PM | No |
East Circular Quay | Circular Quay | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Elkington Park | Balmain | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Embarkation Park | Potts Point | Free (No tickets required) | No | No | 7:00 AM | No |
Giba Park | Pyrmont | Free (No tickets required) | Yes | Yes | 4:00 PM | No |
Illoura Reserve | Balmain East | Free | Yes | Yes | 8:00 AM | No |
Lavender Bay Parklands | Lavender Bay | Free (No tickets required) | No | No | 6:00 AM | No |
Lookes Avenue Reserve | Balmain East | Free | Yes | Yes | 8:00 AM | No |
McKell Park | Darling Point | Free | No | No | 12:00 PM | No |
Manly Cove | Manly | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Mort Bay Park | Birchgrove | Free | Yes | Yes | 8:00 AM | No |
Murray Rose Pool & Blackburn Gardens | Double Bay | Free | No | No | 12:00 PM | No |
North Head | Manly | Free | No | No | 5:30 PM | No |
Pyrmont Bay Park | Pyrmont | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Rose Bay Foreshore | Rose Bay | Free | No | No | 3:00 PM | No |
Shark Island | Sydney | Tickets from $38.44 | Yes | No | 3:15 PM | No |
Simmons Point | Balmain East | Free | Yes | Yes | 10:00 AM | No |
Sydney Opera House | Sydney | Free | Yes | No | 7:30 PM | Yes |
Taronga Zoo | Mosman | Tickets from $115 | Yes | No | 6:00 PM | Yes |
The Rocks | The Rocks | Free | No | No | 1:00 PM | Yes |
Thornton Park | Balmain East | Free | Yes | Yes | 3:30 PM | Yes |
Yarranabbe Park | Darling Point | Free | No | No | 12:00 PM | Yes |
Yurulbin Park | Birchgrove | Free | Yes | Yes | 5:00 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.
Shared Helicopter Flight Over Sydney and Beaches- 20 Minutes
RedBalloon
New Years Eve Infinity Sydney Tower Dining
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New Year at Taronga Zoo Sydney
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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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ibis Styles Sydney Central
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Veriu Central
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Hyatt Regency Sydney
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Shangri-La Sydney
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Intercontinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
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