Dumaresq Reserve

Small open foreshore location with good views of the city and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Admission

  • This is a free vantage point - No tickets required

Times

  • Opens 3pm to 12:30am
  • This location can hold up to 250

Features

Food & beverages

No food for sale but you can bring your own

Alcohol

Alcohol isn’t allowed here

Toilets

Toilets are available but accessible facilities aren’t provided

Restrictions

  • Partial fireworks views
  • No glass
  • No busking
  • No drones
  • No camping
  • No pets
  • No BYO alcohol

Accessibility

Accessible and mobility features

  • Transport less than 1km

Address

Map showing Dumaresq Reserve and nearby vantage points
Dumaresq Road, Rose Bay

This location is managed by Woollahra Council

Transport

Getting here

  • Roads around the vantage point will close from 3pm. Arrive early. See the road closure map and real-time traffic updates at livetraffic.com.
  • The last ferry to Rose Bay leaves Circular Quay at 4:45pm. The last ferry from Watsons Bay to Rose Bay leaves at 5.15pm. No ferries after this time.
  • Buses will operate regularly and make stops within short walking distance.

Leaving the event

  • 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.
  • Roads remain closed until around 2am. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff.

Fireworks viewing guide

What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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