Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: Tarpeian Lawn
- Free
- Alcohol for sale, no BYO
- Toilets
- Accessible
- Popular
- Sydney
Celebrate the new year overlooking Sydney Harbour! Offering one of the closest locations to the dazzling fireworks, this is a night of fun for all to enjoy.
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Admission, hours and capacity
Admission
No ticket required.
You do not need to book or register to enter.
Hours
9:30am – 12:30am
Capacity
Holds up to 3,500 people
About the Site
Food and beverages
You can buy food here or bring your own
Alcohol
You can buy alcohol here but BYO isn’t allowed
Toilets
Toilets are available, including accessible facilities
Drinking water
Drinking water stations are available
Restrictions
- No glass
- No drones
- No camping
- No sunshades
- No pets
- No busking
- No re-entry
- No BYO alcohol
Entry conditions
- Bag checks on entry
Accessibility
- Guest assistance
Location & Access
Tarpeian Precinct, The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Open in Google MapsEnter from Macquarie Street
Transport options
Getting here
Train
The closest stations are Circular Quay and Martin Place.
Train
Trains will not drop off passengers at Circular Quay after 3pm. Continue on foot from Martin Place train or metro station.
Taxi
Roads near the gardens will close from early morning, 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. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff.
See the Getting home from Sydney CBD area map.
Train
The closest train stations are Martin Place or St James.
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.
Fireworks viewing guide
What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.
