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Darling Harbour

  • Free
  • Alcohol prohibited
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Sydney

Darling Harbour is the ultimate family friendly destination to ring in the new year, with spectacular fireworks at 9pm and midnight over Cockle Bay, along with plenty of dining options and activities for everyone to enjoy!

The Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks are an independent display to the Darling Harbour show and cannot be viewed from this location. Darling Harbour fireworks are organised and managed by Placemaking NSW.

  • Large crowd gathers by a waterfront at night to watch colorful fireworks exploding in the sky above city buildings, reflecting on the water.
  • Fireworks light up the night sky over a city waterfront as people watch from a balcony; buildings and reflections are visible in the background.
  • Fireworks light up the night sky over a city waterfront, with reflections on the water and illuminated buildings in the background.
  • Fireworks explode over a city waterfront at night, with buildings lit up and colorful reflections visible on the water.
  • Colorful fireworks explode over a city waterfront at night, reflecting in the water with crowds watching from the shoreline.
  • City skyline with modern high-rise buildings reflecting on water at dusk, with lights and crowds along the waterfront and fire effects visible.
  • Red fireworks explode over a city waterfront at night, reflecting on the water below; modern buildings and bright lights are visible along the shoreline.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

No ticket required.

You do not need to book or register to enter.

Hours

10am – 4am

Capacity

Holds up to 28,000 people

About the Site

  • Food and beverages

    You can buy food here or bring your own

  • Alcohol

    Alcohol isn’t allowed here

  • Toilets

    Toilets are available, including accessible facilities

  • Drinking water

    Drinking water stations are available

Restrictions

  • No glass
  • No camping
  • No pets
  • No busking
  • No drones
  • No sunshades
  • No re-entry
  • No portable chairs over 80cm tall
  • No BYO alcohol
Read the full conditions of entry

Accessibility

  • Transport less than 1km
  • Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel

Location & Access

Darling Harbour, Sydney

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Access from Market Street, Druitt Street/Sussex Street, Tumbalong Boulevard, Iron Wharf Place, Harbour Street, Liverpool Street

Managed by

Placemaking NSW

02 9240 8500 Website

Transport options

Getting here

  • Public transport is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve with thousands of extra services running
  • Driving is not recommended with road closures and limited car parking available.
  • Accessible entrance and drop off point is Iron Wharf Place. Arrive before 8pm due to road closures.

  • Train

    Catch transport to Central or Town Hall train stations and continue on foot.

  • Metro

    Catch transport to Gadigal or Central metro stations and continue on foot.

Getting home

  • Pedestrian diversions will be in place on New Year’s Eve. The way you leave may be different to how you arrived. Be prepared for a longer walk to transport hubs.
  • See the Getting home from Sydney CBD area map.

  • Train

    Trains run frequently from nearby Central station.

  • Metro

    Metro services run frequently from nearby Central station.

  • Light rail

    L1 Dulwich Hill Light rail services will not run between Convention and Central from 8pm. For Inner West light rail services walk to Convention light rail stop.

  • Light rail

    Light rail services to the south-east will leave from Central only after 7pm.

  • Bus

    Buses leave from Wynyard, QVB, Hyde Park and Central. 

Plan your night

Fireworks viewing guide

What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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