Blues Point

  • Free entry
  • Accessible toilets
No tickets required

A popular site with panoramic views of the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.

Features

Food & beverages
Food for sale. BYO food permitted
Alcohol
Prohibited
Toilets
Available (including accessible toilets)
Drinking water station

Restrictions

Capacity
8,600
Restrictions
no glass, no drones, no camping, bag checks on entry, sunshades must be taken down at sunset, no pets, no busking

Getting here

  • There is no on-site parking available, catch public transport.
  • The closest train station is North Sydney, continue on-foot down Blues Point Road to access the vantage point.
  • Due to road closures the night before buses will not operate down to McMahons Point on New Year’s Eve and the ferry wharf will close from 10am on the day.
  • See road closure information

Leaving

  • Limited ferries will leave from McMahons Point after the midnight fireworks however services as expected to be busy.
  • Walk up Blues Point Road to access North Sydney Station for trains and buses leaving the area. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff on site as crowd control measures will be in place around the station.
  • 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.
Location of vantage point indicated with a marker

Opening hours

10:00pm - 1:30pm

Address

Blues Point Road, McMahons Point

Directions from Google Maps Road closures