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Blues Point

  • Ticketed (paid)
  • Available soon
  • Alcohol prohibited
  • Toilets
  • McMahons Point

A popular site with panoramic views of the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Party into the night with live music and DJs.

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge spans across the water with the Sydney Opera House visible in the background; boats are floating in the harbor under a clear blue sky.

Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

Tickets are required.

Tickets will be available soon.

Hours

3pm – 12:30am

Capacity

Holds up to 8,000 people

About the Site

  • Food and beverages

    You can buy food here or bring your own

  • Alcohol

    Alcohol isn’t allowed here

  • Toilets

    Toilets are available, including accessible facilities

  • Drinking water

    Drinking water stations are available

Restrictions

  • No glass
  • No drones
  • No camping
  • No pets
  • No busking
  • No re-entry
  • No BYO alcohol
  • Sunshades must be taken down at sunset

Entry conditions

  • Bag checks on entry
Read the full conditions of entry

Location & Access

Blues Point Road, McMahons Point

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Managed by

North Sydney Council

02 9936 8100 Website

Transport options

Getting here

  • See road closure information.
  • Public transport is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve, with thousands of additional services running.

  • Train

    The closest station is North Sydney.

  • Metro

    The closest Metro station is Victoria Cross Metro station.

  • Bus

    • Buses will be using different stops and routes due to road closures.
    • Buses that usually run to Blues Point will start and end trips in North Sydney CBD from 3pm, continue on foot down to the foreshore.

  • Ferry

    McMahons Point wharf will close at 10am, with limited ferries resuming after the midnight fireworks.

  • Walk

    Access into Blues Point vantage point is on-foot from Blues Point Road.

  • Drive

    Roads around McMahons Point will begin closing from 7pm 30 December with major road closures from 5pm on New Year’s Eve, leave the car at home. No parking available and roads will be closed.

Getting home

  • 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.
  • Follow the directions of NSW Police and staff on site.
  • A 'Getting home North Sydney' transportation map will be provided closer to the event.

  • Train

    If you’re travelling home back towards the city catch trains from North Sydney Station from Blue Street.

  • Metro

    If you’re traveling north catch the Metro from Victoria Cross from Miller Street.

  • Bus

    Buses towards the Northern Beaches leave from Berry Street, buses towards the north shore and Hills district leave from Miller Street near McLaren St.

  • Ferry

    Limited ferries will leave from McMahons Point after the midnight fireworks.

Plan your night

Fireworks viewing guide

What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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