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Giba Park

  • Free
  • BYO alcohol allowed
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Pyrmont

Giba Park in Pyrmont is a family friendly Park with good views of the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and stunning views across Johnstons Bay towards Balmain.

  • A grassy park with trees, large rocks, and several people walking or sitting. An apartment building is visible on the left under a clear sky.
  • A modern apartment building stands beside a large grassy area, with a paved walkway and city skyscrapers visible in the distant background under a clear blue sky.
  • A waterfront view with a metal fence in the foreground, boats docked at a marina, and a city skyline with a large arched bridge in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline viewed from a grassy park area, with water, boats, and buildings visible under a clear blue sky.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

No ticket required.

You do not need to book or register to enter.

Hours

4pm – 1am

Capacity

Holds up to 1,540 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 glass
  • No camping
  • No drones
  • No pets
  • No busking
  • No re-entry
  • Sunshades must be taken down at sunset

Entry conditions

  • Bag checks on entry

Accessibility

  • Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel

Location & Access

Point Street, Pyrmont

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Managed by

City of Sydney

02 9265 9333 Website

Transport options

Getting here

  • Roads around the vantage point in Pyrmont will close from 5pm. Driving is not recommended with limited car parking available. See road closure information.
  • Public transport is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve, with thousands of additional services running.

  • Bus

    Buses and light rail will operate regularly and make stops within short walking distance.

  • Ferry

    Ferries stop running on the harbour by 5:30pm with no services after this time.

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.
  • Roads remain closed until around 4am. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff.

    • Light rail

      • L1 Dulwich Hill Light rail services will not run between Convention and Central from 8pm.
      • For light rail services to Convention or Dulwich Hill walk to The Star light rail stop via Pirrama Road.
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