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North Head

  • Free
  • Alcohol prohibited
  • Toilets
  • Manly

North Head has views to the fireworks from Manly.

The vantage point is 1.8 km from the entrance gate. There is no vehicle access on NYE and visitors need to be able to walk this distance. 

  • View of a grassy area and shrubs overlooking a wide body of water with landmasses and a distant city skyline under a cloudy sky.
  • View of a blue harbor with sailboats, green islands in the foreground, and a city skyline with tall buildings under a clear, partly cloudy sky in the distance.
  • A coastal landscape with green bushes in the foreground, blue water, and city buildings visible on the distant shoreline under a sky with scattered clouds.
  • Boats anchored in a harbor at sunset, with city skyline and tall buildings silhouetted against an orange sky in the background.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

No ticket required.

You do not need to book or register to enter.

Hours

5pm – 12:30am

Capacity

Holds up to 2,000 people

About the Site

  • Food and beverages

    No food for sale but you can bring your own

  • Alcohol

    Alcohol isn’t allowed here

  • Toilets

    Toilets are available but accessible facilities aren’t provided

Restrictions

  • No drones
  • No camping
  • No pets
  • No busking
  • No BYO alcohol
  • Partial fireworks views
  • Sunshades must be taken down at sunset

Entry conditions

  • Bag checks on entry
Read the full conditions of entry

Location & Access

North Head, Manly

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Managed by

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

1300 072 757 Website

Transport options

Getting here

  • Bus

    Buses run regularly to Manly. You will need to continue on foot to reach North Head. Allow extra time.

  • Ferry

    Last ferry to Manly leaves Circular Quay at 4:45pm.

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.

  • Bus

    Buses near Manly Wharf will use different stops due to road closures, check signs and plan ahead.

  • Ferry

    Due to the midnight fireworks in the city, the first ferry to leave Manly Wharf will be at 12:30am

Plan your night

Fireworks viewing guide

What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

View guide

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