Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: Fleet Steps
With views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Fleet Steps is a great place to experience New Year's Eve. Guests will enjoy views of our magnificent harbour and fireworks. Bars will sell a selection of beverages and light snacks. Food trucks will offer a variety of menus.
Admission
- This is a free vantage point - No tickets required
Times
- Opens 10am to 12:30am
- This location can hold up to 3,000
- This venue reached capacity at 3:14pm in 2024
Features
Food & beverages
You can buy food here or bring your own
Alcohol
You can buy alcohol here but BYO isn’t allowed
Toilets
Toilets are available, including accessible facilities
Drinking water station
Drinking water stations are available
Restrictions
- No glass
- Bag checks on entry
- No drones
- No camping
- No sunshades
- No busking
- No pets
- No re-entry
- No BYO alcohol
Accessibility
Accessible and mobility features
- Guest assistance
Address
Fleet Steps South, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney
Enter from Art Gallery Road
This location is managed by Botanic Gardens of Sydney
- For enquiries, call 02 9231 8111 or visit the website
Transport
Getting here
- The closest train station is St James and the closest metro station is Martin Place. Continue on foot to the gardens.
- Roads near the gardens will close from early morning, plan ahead if catching taxis or rideshare. See road closure information.
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.
- Closest train station is St James or Martin Place metro or train station. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff.
- Buses leave from Wynyard, QVB and Hyde Park. Light rail services to the south-east will leave from Central only after 7pm.
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