The Rocks

  • Free entry
  • Accessible toilets
No tickets required

Popular vantage point located in the citys north between Millers Point and Circular Quay. Limited vantage point areas in open spaces and is a popular venue for hotels and restaurants.

Features

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

Restrictions

Capacity
11,500
Restrictions
partial fireworks views, no glass, no camping, no sunshades, no portable chairs, no pass-outs, no pets, no busking, no drones

Accessibility services

Mobility accessible services
accessible drop off point, accessible parking, transport less than 1km
Accessible services
changing room, guest assistance

Getting here

  • Public transport is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve with thousands of extra services running.
  • The closest station is Circular Quay however from 3pm trains will not be dropping off passengers. If you are arriving after 3pm, use Wynyard or Martin Place Stations and continue on foot.
  • Light rail services will not run to Circular Quay from 2pm and buses will relocate to Martin Place and Hyde Park.
  • Major roads in Circular Quay close from 2pm with some earlier morning closures in place. Plan ahead if catching taxis or rideshare. See road closure information.

Leaving

  • The closest station is Wynyard.
  • 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.
  • 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

2:00am - 4:00pm