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Pirrama Park

  • Free
  • BYO alcohol allowed
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Pyrmont

Recommended as an accessible family friendly site. Great views of the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and harbour.

The boardwalk area around the park will be closed for the duration of the event on New Year’s Eve for safety reasons.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

No ticket required.

You do not need to book or register to enter.

Hours

10am – 1am

Services for this vantage point will be available from 4pm.

Capacity

Holds up to 8,000 people

About the Site

  • Food and beverages

    You can buy food here or bring your own

  • Alcohol

    You can bring your own alcohol

  • 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
  • Sunshades must be taken down at sunset

Accessibility

Learn more about the designated viewing area accessibility features of Pirrama Park.

View the Pirrama Park accessible site map.

Accessible drop off and pickup point not available from 5pm, 31 December to 4am, 1 January. Shuttle bus services will run.

For more information, contact majoreventsaccessinclusion@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au 

  • Accessible drop off point
  • Transport less than 1km
  • Shuttle bus service
  • Seating
  • Guest assistance
  • Quiet room
  • Toilets
More about the designated viewing area

Location & Access

Pirrama Road, Pyrmont

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Managed by

City of Sydney

02 9265 9333 Website

Transport options

Getting here

  • Roads around the vantage point in Pyrmont will close from 5pm. Driving is not recommended with limited car parking available. See road closure information.
  • Public transport is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve, with thousands of additional services running.

  • Bus

    Buses and light rail will operate regularly and make stops within short walking distance.

  • Ferry

    Ferries stop running on the harbour by 5:30pm with no services after this time.

Getting home

  • Pedestrian diversions are in place on New Year’s Eve. The way you arrive, may be different to how you get home. Be prepared for a longer walk to transport hubs.
  • Roads remain closed until around 4am. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff.

  • Light rail

    L1 Dulwich Hill Light rail services will not run between Convention and Central from 8pm. For light rail services to Convention or Dulwich Hill walk to The Star light rail stop from Pirrama Road.

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