Mary Booth Reserve
- Free
- Alcohol prohibited
- Toilets
- Accessible
- Popular
- Milsons Point
A popular location due to its close proximity to transport, large open spaces and views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. This area is accessed via Bradfield Park.
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Admission, hours and capacity
Admission
No ticket required.
You do not need to book or register to enter.
Hours
9am – 12:30am
Capacity
Holds up to 2,500 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 pets
- No busking
- No camping
- No drones
- No re-entry
- No BYO alcohol
- Sunshades must be taken down at sunset
Entry conditions
- Bag checks on entry
Accessibility
Location & Access
Fitzroy Street, Milsons Point
Open in Google MapsEntry via Alfred Street near Fitzroy Street.
Transport options
Getting here
- Access into Mary Booth Reserve is via Bradfield Park vantage point, which is on-foot from Alfred St. Follow the directions of NSW Police and staff on site.
- No parking available and roads will be closed, public transport is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve, with thousands of additional services running.
- Roads around Milsons Point will begin closing from 7pm 30 December with major road closures from 5pm on New Year’s Eve, leave the car at home. See road closure information.
Train
- The closest stations are Milsons Point and North Sydney. Plenty of additional services will be operating.
- Note after 6pm, trains from the city will not stop at Milsons Point, alight at North Sydney continue on foot to Bradfield Park.
Metro
- The closest metro station is Victoria Cross Metro station. Plenty of additional services will be operating.
Bus
- Buses towards the Northern Beaches leave from Berry Street.
- Buses towards the north shore and Hills district leave from Miller Street near McLaren Street.
Bus
- Buses will be using different stops and routes due to road closures.
- Buses that usually run to Milsons Point will start and end trips in North Sydney CBD from 3pm, continue on foot down to the foreshore.
Ferry
Milsons Point ferry wharf will close from 2pm with very limited services operating after the midnight fireworks.
Getting home
- Milsons Point station will have crowd control measures in place after the fireworks, be patient and follow the directions of NSW Police and staff on site.
- 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.
- A 'Getting home North Sydney' transportation map will be provided closer to the event.
Train
- The closest train stations are Milsons Point and North Sydney Train stations.
- Plenty of additional services will be operating.
Metro
- The closest metro station is Victoria Cross.
- Plenty of additional services will be operating.
Ferry
Limited ferries run after the midnight fireworks, service will be busy so have a back up plan.
Fireworks viewing guide
What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.
