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Public Transport
Public transport and walking are the only ways to travel on New Years Eve so leave your car at home. Plan your travel well ahead with the following tips.
- Remember that a special event timetable is in operation on Sydney New Years Eve.
- Pre-purchase your return public transport tickets ahead of time.
- Additional public transport services will be in operation, however some delays may be expected. Allow extra time to travel to and from your destination and please be patient.
- Be aware that road closures affect the normal bus transport routes and no traffic will be allowed in or out of the road closure areas. Refer to the road closures page for more information.
- Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk to and from transport terminals.
- Meet friends away from busy stations and stops.
- Remember that it is an offence to consume alcohol, food or drink on public transport.
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Buses
Due to CBD road closures, temporary bus terminals are in place on New Year’s Eve until New Year’s Day.
Ferries
Regular Ferry services departing from Circular Quay will cease early.
Trains
There will be restricted access on to trains at certain times at particular stations. Full details available closer to the event.
Taxis
The crowd and road closures around Sydney on New Year’s Eve can make it challenging for taxis to safely set-down and pick-up passengers in certain areas of the City, particularly around the harbour foreshore. Taxi companies will not be able to take booking requests for pick-up in areas where there are road closures and intending passengers are advised to use the Secure Taxi Rank for taxi transport from the City.
The Secure Taxi Rank is located in Elizabeth Street (East) between Liverpool Street and Nithsdale Lane. This rank has been established to assist people requiring taxi transport from the City area on New Year’s Eve and will be managed by staff to facilitate access to taxis.
The Secure Taxi Rank will be staffed from 9pm on 31 December 2011 to 5am on 1 January 2012.
Taxis are in high demand on New Year’s Eve and therefore delays may occur.
Cycling
The Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway will be closed from 6pm on 31 December – 1am on 1 January, Southbound and 6pm on 31 December - 2am 1 January, Northbound.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway opens at 1am for southbound travel only for cyclists and pedestrians, all bicycles must be walked across the bridge at this time. At 2am the cycleway will return to normal operation with northbound and southbound access.
More details
For full public transport information including timetables, trip planning and travel tips visit www.131500.com.au or call 131 500.
Alternatively please download the 2011 NYE Transport Guide here