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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: Bennelong Lawn

  • Free
  • Alcohol for sale, no BYO
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Popular
  • Sydney

Experience views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from right above the Opera House on Bennelong Lawn. With views of the city skyline and Opera House, this is one of the best places to be! Bars will have a selection of beverages and snacks. Food trucks offer a variety of menus.

  • Crowds gather on a grassy area near the Sydney Opera House, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge visible in the background on a cloudy day.
  • Fireworks light up the sky above Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge at night, with crowds watching and trees partially visible in the foreground.
  • A large crowd gathers near the Sydney Opera House at night, with colourful lights illuminating nearby trees and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

No ticket required.

You do not need to book or register to enter.

Hours

9am – 12:30am

Capacity

Holds up to 1,000 people

About the Site

  • Food and beverages

    You can buy food here or bring your own

  • Alcohol

    You can buy alcohol here but BYO isn’t allowed

  • Toilets

    Toilets are available, including accessible facilities

  • Drinking water

    Drinking water stations are available

Restrictions

  • No glass
  • No drones
  • No camping
  • No sunshades
  • No busking
  • No pets
  • No re-entry
  • No BYO alcohol

Entry conditions

  • Bag checks on entry

Accessibility

  • Guest assistance
  • Buggy service
More about the designated viewing area

Location & Access

Bennelong Lawn, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney

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Entry through Government House Gates, corner of Bridge and Macquarie streets

Managed by

Botanic Gardens of Sydney

02 9231 8111 Website

Transport options

Getting here

See road closure information.

  • Train

    Trains will not drop off passengers at Circular Quay after 3pm. Continue on foot from Martin Place train or metro station.

  • Train

    The closest station is Circular Quay, or Martin Place.

  • Taxi

    Roads near the gardens will close from early morning, plan ahead if catching taxis or rideshare.

Getting home

Pedestrian diversions will be in place on New Year’s Eve. The way you leave may be different to how you arrived. Be prepared for a longer walk to transport hubs. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff.

See the Getting home from Sydney CBD area map.

  • Train

    The closest train stations are Martin Place or St James. 

  • Light rail

    Light rail services to the south-east will leave from Central only after 7pm.

  • Bus

    Buses leave from Wynyard, QVB and Hyde Park.

Plan your night

Fireworks viewing guide

What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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