Manly Cove
Escape the inner city madness and enjoy a family-friendly evening. Watch the sunset on the last day of the year, followed by a spectacular view of the fireworks at Manly Cove, including partial views of the Sydney Harbour fireworks at 9pm and midnight.
Admission
- This is a free vantage point - No tickets required
Times
- Opens 5pm to 9:30pm
- This location can hold up to 10,000
Features
Food & 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 station
Drinking water stations are available
Restrictions
- No drones
- No camping
- No busking
- No glass
- Partial fireworks views
- No BYO alcohol
- Further restrictions
Accessibility
Accessible and mobility features
- Transport less than 1km
Address

East Esplanade and West Esplanade, Manly
This location is managed by Northern Beaches Council
- For enquiries, call 1300 434 434 or visit the website
Transport
Getting here
- Roads around Manly Wharf will close from 5pm to 10:30pm. See the road closure map and real-time traffic updates at livetraffic.com.
- Buses will use different routes and stops nearby in short walking distance of the wharf.
- Last ferry to Manly leaves Circular Quay at 4:45pm. Last ferry to the city leaves Manly at 5pm. Buses will run between the city and Manly Wharf.
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.
- Due to the midnight fireworks in the city, the first ferry to leave Manly Wharf will be at 12:30am.
- Buses near Manly Wharf will use different stops due to road closures. Check signs and plan ahead.
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