Vantage points – Places to watch the Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks
As the Omicron variant is surging around Sydney, many people are electing to stay at home in front of the TV this New Year’s Eve and watch the New year celbrations virtually by watching TV or ABC I-view.! One presumes this is pretty much in accord with the plans that Mark Zuckerberg has for all of us ,..to live a virtual life ,…we no longer do need to be there in situ,.. it is all becoming a virtual experience!
We can now absorb the full experience and all entertainment via images displayed on a flat screen!?
It must be said that Omnicron has forced the cancellation of many events including the massive and elaborate events that were originally planned for Melbourne!
But remenber -Face mask rules
Under the current public health order, everyone in NSW over the age of 12 is required to wear a face mask in the following settings:
- in an indoor area of premises other than a place of residence
- in an indoor area on common property for residential premises
- at a public transport waiting area
- in a vehicle or vessel being used to provide a public transport service
- working at a hospitality venue and dealing directly with members of the public
- on a domestic commercial aircraft, including when the aircraft is flying above NSW.
Masks are strongly encouraged in outdoor settings where physical distancing is not possible.
Happily ,..Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations have not been cancelled,..and are are going ahead, in a more organized and subdued fashion,..despite growing COVID-19 case numbers across the City , but the tradition of crowding onto harbourside foreshores for free with an esky packed full of drinks and Bubbly to ring in the New Year is definitely off.
If you want to see the massive fireworks display into the sky at 9pm and again at at midnight, you generally have to pre-book at most vantage points.
Most sites are charging admission but popular areas such as Blues Point Reserve, Giba Park Pyrmont, Lavender Bay and Observatory Hill are still offering free tickets.,..nut again you need to Book and show a Ticket on your App to gain access.
In previous years, most locations would sell out,.. but this year it appears there has been a reluctance to venture out, with many tickets still available.
If you don’t have a booking at a vantage point or a reservation at a venue, you are being asked not to travel into the CBD, where a heavy police presence is expected on the ground and on the harbour.
The New South Wales Police Minister, Paul Toole, has pleaded with people to celebrate sensibly.
Here are a selection of the Locations and venues that are available.
*Remember to only travel into the city if you have a ticket to vantage point or reservation at a venue.
Observatory Hill opens to ticket holders at 7pm. You’ll need scan your ticket (on your phone or as a print-out) on arrival. Ticket holders must arrive by 10.30pm.
Remember to only travel into the city if you have a ticket to vantage point or reservation at a venue.
Use the vantage point map to find a location with availability or see a list of events at venues in the city tonight.
Places to watch the Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks
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Barangaroo Reserve
Millers Point
- Ticketed $20.90 – $46.90.
- You can drink here. No BYO.
- Designated accessible viewing area.
- Opens at 5pm.
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Botanic Garden: Bridgeview
Sydney
- Ticketed $260 + booking fee.
- You can drink here. No BYO.
- Designated accessible viewing area.
- Opens at 6pm.
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Botanic Garden: Foundation and Friends NYE Picnic
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
- Ticketed $130 – $150 + booking fee.
- You can drink here.
- Designated accessible viewing area.
- Opens at 5pm.
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Botanic Garden: Harbour View
From this spectacular ground level, harbour front location, guests will enjoy unsurpassed views of the 9:00pm and midnight fireworks. Enjoy an entrée hamper on arrival, followed by a selection of sweet and savoury delights.
The Point features live entertainment for you to dance the night away, so gather your best group of friends or loved ones, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to welcome 2022 in style!
Exclusive 18+ only event.
$385 per ticket + booking fee
Included in your ticket:
– Exclusive access to premium waterside views at Fleet Steps
– Delicious food options, including entree, main and dessert
– Live DJ and musicians
– Licensed bars to purchase beverages
– Eclectic mix of seating optionsRoyal Botanic Garden Sydney
- Ticketed $25 – $150 + booking fee.
- You can drink here. No BYO.
- Designated accessible viewing area.
- Opens at 11am.
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Botanic Garden: The Point
Sydney
- Ticketed $385 + booking fee.
- You can drink here. No BYO.
- Designated accessible viewing area.
- Opens at 5.30pm.
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Bradfield Park & Mary Booth Reserve
Milsons Point
- Free entry.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 8am.
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Bradleys Head: Amphitheatre Precinct
Mosman
- Ticketed $22.43 – $101.95.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 3pm.
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Bradleys Head: Athol Lawn
Mossman
- Ticketed $12.23 – $ 50.98.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 3pm.
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Bradleys Head: Mast Precinct
Mosman
- Ticketed $14.78 – $61.17.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 3pm.
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Campbells Cove
The Rocks
- Ticketed $10 – $25 .
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Designated accessible viewing area.
- Opens at 6pm.
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Circular Quay Wharf 2
Circular Quay
- Ticketed $10 – $25.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 6pm.
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Dawes Point (Tar-Ra) Park
The Rocks
- Ticketed $7.50 – $12.50.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 6pm.
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East Circular Quay
Circular Quay
- Ticketed $10 – $25.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 6pm.
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Hickson Rd Reserve
The Rocks
- Ticketed $25 – $50.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 6pm.
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Murray Rose Pool & Blackburn Gardens
Double Bay
- Free entry.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 3pm.
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Observatory Hill Park
Millers Point
- Ticketed – Free.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Designated accessible viewing area.
- Opens at 7pm.
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Pirrama Park
Pyrmont
- Ticketed – Free.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Designated accessible viewing area.
- Opens at 7pm.
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Strickland Estate
Vaucluse
- Ticketed $12.23 – $50.98.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 5.30pm.
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Sydney Opera House
Sydney
- Ticketed $10 – $25.
- You can drink here. No BYO.
- Designated accessible viewing area.
- Opens at 12pm.
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West Circular Quay
The Rocks
- Ticketed $10 – $25.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 6pm.
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Yarranabbe Park
Darling Point
- Free entry.
- Alcohol prohibited. No BYO.
- Opens at 3pm.
*Remember to only travel into the city if you have a ticket to vantage point or reservation at a venue.
