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Birchgrove Park

  • Free
  • BYO alcohol allowed
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Birchgrove

A popular location for families with good views of the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

  • Boats floating on water with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and nearby buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Boats anchored on calm water with Sydney Harbour Bridge and city buildings visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • Several boats float on calm water with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city buildings visible in the background under a blue sky.
  • A paved path runs beside a stone wall along a calm waterfront, with large trees, a grassy park, and buildings visible in the background.
  • A wooden pier with white railings leads to a grassy park area, bordered by a stone wall and fence, under a clear blue sky.
  • Paved walkway beside a stone wall borders a body of water, with a grassy field, trees, and small buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • A park with green grass, trees, two benches, a paved path, and houses with red roofs in the background under a clear sky.
  • Paved path beside a stone wall and waterway, shaded by a large tree, with grass, buildings, and a footbridge 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

8am – 1:30am

Capacity

Holds up to 5,000 people

About the Site

  • Food and beverages

    No food for sale but you can bring your own

  • Alcohol

    You can bring your own alcohol

  • Toilets

    Toilets are available, including accessible facilities

  • Drinking water

    Drinking water stations are available

Restrictions

  • No drones
  • No camping
  • No busking
  • Sunshades must be taken down at sunset

Accessibility

  • Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel

Location & Access

Grove Street, Birchgrove

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Managed by

Inner West Council

02 9392 5000 Website

Transport options

Getting here

  • Some roads into the Balmain and Birchgrove Peninsula will close from 3pm. After 7pm, access is for resident passholders only.
  • See the road closure map and real-time traffic updates at livetraffic.com

  • Bus

    Buses will continue to operate to and from Balmain and Birchgrove unless directed otherwise due to large crowds.

  • Ferry

    Ferries stop running on the harbour by 5:30pm.

Getting home

  • Plan your trip and have a back-up plan as services will be busy.
  • Pedestrian diversions are in place on New Year’s Eve. The way you arrive, may be different to how you get home. Be prepared for a longer walk to transport hubs.

  • Bus

    Follow signage and directions of NSW Police towards bus services leaving the area towards the city and inner west suburbs.

  • Ferry

    Limited ferries will operate from Birchgrove after the midnight fireworks. 

Plan your night

Fireworks viewing guide

What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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