Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: Foundation & Friends NYE Picnic
- Ticketed (paid)
- BYO alcohol allowed
- Toilets
- Accessible
- Sydney
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with us. Join Foundation & Friends for an unforgettable evening at the Mare and Foal Lawn, featuring stunning waterfront views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Guarantee your access to the harbour foreshore in this exclusive ticketed area.
Admission, hours and capacity
Admission
Tickets are required.
- $255 Foundation & Friends members
- $315 Guest of Foundation & Friends members
- $80 Child (6–15 years)
- Children aged 5 years and under are free of charge
Hours
5pm – 12:15am
Capacity
Holds up to 4,000 people
About the Site
Food and beverages
You can buy food here or 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 sunshades
- No pets
- No busking
- No re-entry
- No glass
Entry conditions
- Bag checks on entry
Accessibility
- Transport less than 1km
- Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel
- Buggy service
- Guest assistance
Transport options
Getting here
- Public transport is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve, with thousands of additional services running.
Train
The closest train station is St James.
Drive
Driving is not recommended with limited car parking available and major road closures in place from midday. See road closure information.
Taxi
Roads near the gardens will close from early morning, plan ahead if catching taxis or rideshare.
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.
- See the Getting home from Sydney CBD area map.
Train
The closest train stations are St James or Martin Place.
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