Why Sydney New Year's Eve 2020?

This is one of largest and most popular free events in the world and the crowds build steadily from around midday.

Grab your chance to take part in one of the most renowned New Year celebrations in the world. With its spectacular harbour, distinctive ‘coathanger style’ bridge and iconic Sydney Opera House, Sydney is the perfect stage for an unforgettable end-of-year party and is a magnet for international celebrities. Join the good-humoured crowds lining Sydney Harbour, and make new friends. You’ll have plenty to choose from – more than a million people gather around the foreshore each year in a spirit of cheerfulness and hope. The atmosphere is one you’ll never forget.

Harbour of Light Parade:

The Harbour of Light Parade is one of the highlights of New Year’s Eve.Each vessel is decorated with special rope lights, adding to the unique choreography as the ships dance across the harbour.

Tips:

• Boating: Setting sail and dropping your anchor somewhere in the harbour can be a fun way to experience the night.

• Road closures: Major roads in and around the city will be closed during the event. This may affect how you travel to vantage points and other areas around the inner city and harbour.

• Vantage points: Vantage points around the harbour and inner city will provide great views of the fireworks. Marked the best spots.

• Visiting Sydney: Sydney welcomes visitors from all over Australia and the world throughout the year, but there’s an extra special something in the air for New Year’s Eve.

• Shopping and dining: There’s always a great dish to try, no matter what your budget, from fine dining at some of Australia’s best restaurants, to cheap eats, pub grub or even a quick bite from a street stall at a local market.