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NYE in Sydney

How to spend New Year’s Eve in Sydney

Spending NYE in Sydney is a bucket list item for many people, travellers and locals alike.  For the last 12 years, I have been sharing information on the best places in Sydney to view the New Year’s Eve fireworks show.

I curate and maintain a New Year’s Eve in Sydney Megalist that includes tips on how to choose the best viewing spots, parties, cruises and restaurant options. From October to December, this list is regularly updated to show which tickets are still available.

I have reviewed all the places I have attended including free and ticketed areas, harbour islands, NYE harbour cruises and even the balloted area on the Cahill Expressway. Read over these and see which one sounds like the right choice for you.

If you still have questions pop on over and join our friendly Sydney Expert Facebook Community where you can ask questions and get advice from me directly and also from a friendly bunch of locals who love to help.

We would also love to hear about your NYE experiences so come on over and share your thoughts.

New Year’s Eve Sydney Restaurant Packages

08/03/202307/11/2022 by Sydney Expert
View Hotel North Sydney Rooftop NYE

We have been researching New Year’s Eve Sydney restaurant packages to help you find the best restaurants to see the Sydney fireworks or celebrate the new year. There is little detail available yet, but we expect to see lots of options become available from late-Oct. We have listed as many NYE dining packages as we … Read more

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Pick a Great New Year’s Eve Cruise in Sydney 2023

01/01/202303/01/2022 by Sydney Expert
NYE Harbour Cruise Captain Cook

Are you thinking of booking a New Year’s Eve Cruise in Sydney to watch the Sydney Fireworks and say goodbye to 2022? Well, you aren’t alone! Questions about NYE cruises in Sydney fill travel forums and our inbox every year. This usually starts mid year but after two years of border closures, it seems interest … Read more

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Sydney Suburbs NYE Fireworks Shows

20/05/202215/12/2021 by Sydney Expert
NYE in Sydney suburbs

There are still plenty of Sydney suburbs NYE Fireworks shows, however there are some changes to the 2021 events. Don’t assume that your favourite spots will be happening, in the same way, this year. Make sure you check the latest details in the links provided below before you head out. Celebrating New Year in Sydney … Read more

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New Year’s Eve in Sydney for Beginners 2023

01/01/202323/05/2021 by Sydney Expert
Sydney Harbour fireworks Ferry view

If you plan to be in Sydney for the first time and maybe only time this NYE, you are probably keen to get your plans sorted. Consider this a beginners guide to New Year’s Eve in Sydney. So let start with some of the decisions you are going to need to make for everything to … Read more

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The Best Way to spend NYE on Sydney Harbour 2023

01/01/202312/02/2021 by Sydney Expert
Sydney fireworks

Spending NYE on Sydney Harbour is a bucket list item, even for Sydneysiders. Choosing how to spend the night is a huge decision and often a pretty expensive one, so I have put together some questions that will help you pinpoint what you might want to do.  If you already know what you want to … Read more

Categories NYE in Sydney Tags New Year's Eve, NYE 6 Comments

Beyond the Wharf NYE Cruise Sydney

30/12/202129/09/2017 by Sydney Expert
Beyond the wharf NYE cruise

In 2015 for the first time in a very long time, I spent NYE out on Sydney Harbour I received two complimentary tickets from Beyond the Wharf for their inaugural New Year’s Eve cruises. I am a huge fan of spending time on Sydney ferries so was interested to see what they had planned. What is different … Read more

Categories NYE in Sydney Tags Cruises, Festivals, NYE 13 Comments

Mrs Macquarie’s Point NYE Fireworks

30/12/202115/09/2017 by Sydney Expert
NYE View Mrs Macquarie's Point

Mrs Macquarie’s Point, the dress circle seats for the Sydney fireworks. We have spent many a NYE here and today share our review of this favourite New Year’s Eve spot. In 2021 this site is not a free site but other aspects of the review may be relevant. If you are trying to decide if … Read more

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NYE in Sydney – Alternatives to Circular Quay

29/12/202024/08/2017 by Sydney Expert
Goat Island Fireworks by Lyn Lindfield

What do you do if you are not one for HUGE crowds but still want to watch the Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks from a front-row seat? Well, I asked 3 Sydney bloggers to share their experiences of spending New Year’s Eve in Sydney on the western side of the bridge.  View the NYE Fireworks … Read more

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Goat Island on New Year’s Eve

23/05/201705/10/2013 by Sydney Expert
New Years Eve Goat Island

Should you spend NYE on a Sydney Harbour Island? Thinking about shelling out some dollars for a  Sydney Harbour Island view on New Year’s Eve this year?  We did just that in 2012, read on and see what we thought of it. Where is Goat Island? Sitting in the middle of the Harbour just west … Read more

Categories NYE in Sydney Tags New Year's Eve, NYE 3 Comments

Opera Bar New Year’s Eve Review

03/05/201914/08/2013 by Sydney Expert
Opera Bar Sydney seating

Should I go to Opera Bar Sydney on NYE? Short answer….. YES!  If you have the money then I say do it. Opera Bar is one the most expensive places I have spent NYE at about $300 per person. For our money, we got an amazing view, a buzzing atmosphere and a few canapés.  Drinks were … Read more

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