The NSW Government is reminding everyone intending on celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve around Sydney Harbour to start planning early, as spots around the foreshore will be in hot demand after the Minns government removed priced tickets on NSW Government-owned sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of these vantage points will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with monitored capacity limits in place. Each vantage point will be closed once capacity is reached, so it is important visitors make their plans early, including transportation in and out of the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fulfilling one of its early 2023 election commitments, the Minns government has removed paid tickets at Barangaroo Reserve, West Circular Quay (including First Fleet Park), Campbells Cove, Hickson Road Reserve and locations in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and The Domain, including Mrs Macquarie\u2019s Point, for New Year\u2019s Eve Sydney fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other NSW Government public domain venues within Sydney Harbour will also be free, with access managed through a ticket system to ensure public safety. Tickets to these sites have been exhausted after being snapped up rapidly in the online ballot, and included the Cahill Expressway event, Bradleys Head, Strickland Estate, Clark Island, Me-Mel (Goat Island) and Shark Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
City of Sydney will once again light up the harbour with its renowned dazzling fireworks display at midnight on 31 December. The night\u2019s schedule also features an opening smoking ceremony, harbour bridge pylon projections and the 9pm Calling Country fireworks which are presented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through music, dance and illustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A full list of Sydney Harbour vantage points, including ticketing information and availability, is available at the official Sydney New Year’s Eve websitelaunch<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two charities are exempt from the no-cost requirement \u2013 Taronga Conservation Society of Australia and the Royal Botanic Gardens Foundation \u2013 as the ticket revenue at these events is an important support for the conservation and scientific work of both NSW public institutions. Tickets have already sold out at both these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acting NSW Premier Prue Car said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have the most beautiful harbour and the most beautiful city, and every person should have the opportunity to enjoy the fireworks for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNew Year\u2019s Eve shouldn\u2019t be about raising revenue, it should be about families and friends getting together to celebrate and reflect on a year past and look forward to the year to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEvery little bit helps at this time of year \u2013 that’s why we have made it free for thousands of families to see in the New Year”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acting Minister for Jobs and Tourism Kate Washington said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are 49 different vantage points to view the Sydney Harbour fireworks, so I encourage everyone to plan early \u2013 visit the website, think about how you\u2019re going to get in and out of the city and be prepared for crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are so many ways to celebrate no matter where you live. Remember there are fantastic events that might be closer to home, including those run by local councils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThousands of extra public transport services will be running throughout the night and into the early morning on New Year\u2019s Day. While our network will be busy, the best option is to leave the car at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNew Year\u2019s Eve is the largest event of the year, and for NSW Police, the safety of our community is always the number 1 priority. Responsible behaviour from those with tickets to the busy foreshore sites will make for a safe and memorable New Year\u2019s Eve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSydney is upbeat and ready for the biggest party of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMore than a million people will make their way to the city and to the 49 vantage points around the harbour for Sydney\u2019s free New Year\u2019s Eve fireworks celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019d encourage revellers to get to the city early, pack food, water and sun protection and wear good walking shoes! New Year\u2019s Eve 2023 promises to be a night to remember.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The NSW Government is reminding everyone intending on celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve around Sydney Harbour to start planning early, as spots around the foreshore will be in hot demand after the Minns government removed priced tickets on NSW Government-owned sites. Most of these vantage points will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with monitored capacity … Continue reading “Start planning for a free and safe New Year\u2019s Eve around Sydney Harbour”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24667","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nswnews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24667","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24667"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24667\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24668,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24667\/revisions\/24668"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24667"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24667"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24667"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}