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Yurulbin Park

  • Free
  • BYO alcohol allowed
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Birchgrove

A popular park with views of the western side of Sydney Harbour Bridge.

  • A sailboat is on the water with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline in the background under a clear sky.
  • View of a city skyline and harbor with boats, including a bridge on the left, seen from behind a wooden railing on a clear day.
  • Green grass and trees border a river with a bridge and city buildings visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • Sydney skyline with tall buildings, Sydney Harbour Bridge on the left, blue sky, and water in the foreground under bright daylight.
  • A grassy park with scattered trees overlooks a river with boats docked along the opposite shore under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Trees and greenery line a grassy garden by the water, with a stone path and docked boats visible in the background under daylight.
  • Grassy park with trees overlooking a river, city skyline, and a large arched bridge in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • A grassy clearing bordered by trees with sunlight filtering through, overlooking water and distant buildings in the background.
  • A grassy park area with scattered trees, large rocks, and a stone wall. Residential buildings are partially visible 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

8am – 1:30am

Capacity

Holds up to 200 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

Restrictions

  • No camping
  • No drones
  • No busking
  • Sunshades must be taken down at sunset

Accessibility

  • Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel

Location & Access

Louisa Road, Birchgrove

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Managed by

Inner West Council

02 9392 5000 Website

Transport options

Getting here

  • Some roads into the Balmain and Birchgrove Peninsula will close from 3pm. After 7pm, access is for resident passholders only. See the road closure map and real-time traffic updates at livetraffic.com

    • Bus

      Buses will continue to operate to and from Balmain and Birchgrove unless directed otherwise due to large crowds.

    • Ferry

      Ferries stop running on the harbour by 5:30pm.

    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

        Follow signage and directions of NSW Police towards bus services leaving the area towards the city and inner west suburbs.

      • Ferry

        Limited ferries will operate from Birchgrove after the midnight fireworks. Plan your trip and have a back-up plan as services will be busy.

      Plan your night

      Fireworks viewing guide

      What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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