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Cahill Expressway

  • Ticketed (free)
  • Balloted
  • Alcohol prohibited
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Sydney

Thousands of NSW residents will get the opportunity to join us at one of Sydney's best viewing spots, for our free, family-friendly event.

  • Session 1, gates open 6.30pm and close at 8.30pm
  • Session 2, gates open at 9.45pm and close at 11.30pm

  • Fireworks light up the night sky over Sydney Harbour, with the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge visible. Boats are on the water and bright reflections color the surface.
  • Fireworks light up the night sky above Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, reflecting on the water with boats below.
  • Sydney Harbour at night with fireworks over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, ferries docked in the foreground, and city lights in the distance.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

A free ticket is required.

Entry is determined by ballot. Enter the ballot at Transport for NSW.

  • Ballot live 9am 3 September.
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Hours

6:30pm – 1:15am

Capacity

Holds up to 4,000 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 camping
  • No sunshades
  • No busking
  • No drones
  • No BYO alcohol

Accessibility

  • Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel
  • Guest assistance
  • Captioning
  • Quiet room
More about the designated viewing area

Location & Access

Circular Quay, Sydney

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Access via Macquarie Street at Bent Street.

Managed by

Transport for NSW

(02) 8202 2200 Website

Transport options

Getting here

  • Public transport is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve with thousands of extra services running
  • Driving is not recommended with road closures and limited car parking available.
  • Catch transport to Central or Town Hall train stations or Gadigal and Central Metro Stations and continue on foot.
  • Accessible entrance and drop off point is Iron Wharf Place. Arrive before 8pm due to road closures.

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

    Trains and metro services run frequently from nearby Central Station.

  • Light rail

    • Light rail services to the south east will leave from Central only after 7pm.
    • L1 Dulwich Hill Light rail services will not run between Convention and Central from 8pm. For Inner West light rail services walk to Convention light rail stop.

  • Bus

    Buses leave from Wynyard, QVB, Hyde Park and Central.

Plan your night

Fireworks viewing guide

What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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