Simmons Point

  • Free entry
No tickets required

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

Features

Food & beverages
No food for sale. BYO food permitted
Alcohol
BYO allowed
Toilets
No toilets
Drinking water station

Restrictions

Capacity
300
Restrictions
no camping, no drones, no busking

Accessibility services

Mobility accessible services
accessible entrance and continuous path of travel

Getting here

  • Some roads into the Balmain and Birchgrove Peninsula will close from 3pm. Arrive early as heavy traffic is expected.
  • Buses will continue to operate to and from Balmain and Birchgrove unless directed otherwise due to large crowds.

Leaving

  • Follow signage and directions of NSW Police towards bus services leaving the area towards the city and inner west suburbs.
  • Limited ferries will operate from Balmain East after the midnight fireworks. Plan your trip and have a back-up plan as services will be busy.
  • 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

11:00pm - 2:30pm

Address

Simmons Street, Balmain East

Directions from Google Maps Road closures