McKell Park

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 midday to 12:30am
  • This location can hold up to 1,000

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

Drinking water station

Drinking water stations are available

Restrictions

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

Accessibility

Accessible and mobility features

  • Transport less than 1km

Address

Map showing McKell Park and nearby vantage points
Darling Point Road, Darling Point

This location is managed by Woollahra Council

Transport

Getting here

  • Roads approaching 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 Darling Point leaves Circular Quay at 4:57pm. No ferries to or from the wharf 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 from NSW Police and staff.

Fireworks viewing guide

What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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