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Observatory Hill Park

  • Free
  • Alcohol prohibited
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Millers Point

Close proximity to the fireworks and a good view of western side of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Steep grassy terrain is available to sit on. Large trees in the park can block views.

  • People sit on a grassy hill overlooking Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge on a sunny day, with city buildings visible in the background.
  • A grassy park with a large tree in the foreground and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • A gazebo stands on a hill in a park, with a view of a city skyline and water in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • A grassy park with scattered trees overlooks Sydney Harbour Bridge and city buildings under a clear blue sky.
  • A grassy hill with a stone monument overlooks a river, trees, and city skyline under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
  • View of Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline seen from inside a gazebo, with wooden floor and railing in the foreground and trees partially visible on the right side.
  • A grassy park with large trees in the foreground, overlooking a blue river or bay with buildings and boats in the distance.
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge spanning over water with city buildings in the background, seen from a grassy park area with trees and houses in the foreground under a clear blue sky.
  • A grassy park with trees in the foreground, modern high-rise buildings in the background, and a river visible on a sunny day.
  • Large tree on grassy hill with city skyline and water in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • A brick and wood gazebo with a red roof sits on a grassy area, with people inside. City buildings and large trees are in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • A view of Sydney Harbour Bridge with nearby buildings, trees, and a street in the foreground under a clear sky.
  • A view of Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the right, city skyline in the background, and trees and buildings in the foreground under a clear sky.
  • Paved path curves through a park with large trees, green grass, a signpost on the left, and a few people walking in the distance.
  • A grassy park area with large trees, a few people walking, and modern tall buildings visible in the background on a sunny day.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

No ticket required.

You do not need to book or register to enter.

Hours

midday – 1am

Capacity

Holds up to 4,500 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 camping
  • No pets
  • No busking
  • No drones
  • No re-entry
  • No BYO alcohol
  • Partial fireworks views
  • Sunshades must be taken down at sunset

Entry conditions

  • Bag checks on entry

Accessibility

  • Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel
  • Guest assistance

Location & Access

Upper Fort Street, Millers Point

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Managed by

City of Sydney

02 9265 9333 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 are arriving after 3pm, use Wynyard Station and continue on foot.

  • Light rail

    Light rail services will not run to Circular Quay from 2pm.

  • Bus

    Buses will relocate to Martin Place from 12pm and Hyde Park from 5pm.

  • Taxi

    Major roads in Circular Quay close from 12pm with some earlier morning closures in place. Plan ahead if catching taxis or rideshare.

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

      Circular Quay station will be busy. Access to Wynyard train station is from Kent Street only.

    • Metro

      No access to Barangaroo metro station from Observatory Hill.

    • Light rail

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

    • Bus

      Buses leave from Wynyard, QVB and Hyde Park. Access to Wynyard is from Kent Street only.

    Plan your night

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