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Campbells Cove

  • Free
  • Alcohol prohibited
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • The Rocks

Located east of The Rocks and north of the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Great views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.

  • A large crowd watches vibrant pink fireworks explode over Sydney Harbour, with the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge illuminated at night.
  • Fireworks light up the night sky over Sydney Harbour, with the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge visible, and crowds gathered along the waterfront.
  • Fireworks light up the night sky over Sydney Harbour, with crowds gathered near the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and boats docked in the water.
  • A large crowd gathers on a waterfront promenade at night, with boats decorated in lights and a lit-up bridge visible in the background.
  • Large crowd gathers outdoors near Sydney Harbour Bridge during the day, with people sitting and standing under partly cloudy skies.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

No ticket required.

You do not need to book or register to enter.

Hours

9am – 1am

Capacity

Holds up to 9,200 people

This venue reached capacity at 6pm in 2025

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 pets
  • No busking
  • No drones
  • No re-entry
  • No portable chairs over 80cm tall
  • No BYO alcohol
Read the full conditions of entry

Accessibility

  • Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel
  • Transport less than 1km

Location & Access

Hickson Road, Sydney, The Rocks

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Enter from Hickson Road

Managed by

Placemaking NSW

02 9240 8500 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.
  • See road closure information.

  • Train

    The closest station is Circular Quay but from 3pm trains will not be dropping off passengers. If you’re arriving after 3pm, use Wynyard train Station or Martin Place metro station and continue on foot.

  • Metro

    The closest station is Martin Place, continue on foot.

  • Light rail

    Light rail services will run to Town Hall only from 2pm.

  • Bus

    Buses will relocate to Martin Place from 2pm and Hyde Park from 5pm. Continue on foot to the harbour via George Street.

  • Taxi

    Major roads in Circular Quay close from 2pm with some earlier morning closures in place. 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.
  • See the Getting home from Sydney CBD area map.

  • Light rail

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

  • Bus

    Buses that usually run from Circular Quay will operate from Hyde Park.

  • Ferry

    Limited ferries will run from Circular Quay after the fireworks to Manly and Lower North Shore wharves only.

Plan your night

Fireworks viewing guide

What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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