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Simmons Point

  • Free
  • BYO alcohol allowed
  • Accessible
  • Balmain East

A small local park with views of the western side of Sydney Harbour Bridge.

  • Sydney Harbour with an island in the foreground, water in the center, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A grassy area with trees beside a river, bordered by a low concrete wall, with buildings visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Stone steps with green railings ascend a small grassy hill, surrounded by rocks, trees, and dense greenery in bright sunlight.
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge spans over the water with a ferry passing below; city buildings and greenery visible on both sides under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Stone steps with green railings descend through dense, leafy vegetation and trees toward a sunlit area and water in the background.
  • Grassy area with trees beside a calm body of water, a stone wall to the left, and houses visible across the water under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Grassy area with trees beside a calm body of water under a partly cloudy sky; houses are visible in the distance across the water.
  • A body of water with a no fishing sign in the foreground, a navigational marker in the water, and a large bridge in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

No ticket required.

You do not need to book or register to enter.

Hours

10am – 1:30am

Capacity

Holds up to 300 people

About the Site

  • Food and beverages

    No food for sale but you can bring your own

  • Alcohol

    You can bring your own alcohol

  • Toilets

    No toilets are available

Restrictions

  • No camping
  • No drones
  • No busking

Accessibility

  • Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel

Location & Access

Simmons Street, Balmain East

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Managed by

Inner West Council

02 9392 5000 Website

Transport options

Getting here

  • Some roads into the Balmain and Birchgrove Peninsula will close from 3pm. After 7pm, access is for resident passholders only. See the road closure map and real-time traffic updates at livetraffic.com

      • Bus

        Buses will continue to operate to and from Balmain and Birchgrove unless directed otherwise due to large crowds.

      • Ferry

        Ferries stop running on the harbour by 5:30pm.

      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.

        • Bus

          Follow signage and directions of NSW Police towards bus services leaving the area towards the city and inner west suburbs.

        • Ferry

          Limited ferries will operate from Balmain East after the midnight fireworks. Plan your trip and have a back-up plan as services will be busy.

        Plan your night

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        What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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