Cahill Expressway
- Free entry
- Accessible viewing area
- Accessible toilets
Thousands of NSW residents will get the opportunity to join us at one of Sydney's best viewing spots, for our free, family-friendly event. Session 1, gates open 6.30pm and close at 8.30pm. Session 2, gates open at 9.30pm and close at 11.30pm.
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Features
- Food & beverages
- Food for sale. BYO food permitted
- Alcohol
- Prohibited
- Toilets
- Available (including accessible toilets)
- Drinking water station
Restrictions
- Capacity
- 3,500 for
each session - Restrictions
- no glass, no camping, no sunshades, no busking, no drones
Accessibility services
- Mobility accessible services
- accessible entrance and continuous path of travel
- Accessible services
- guest assistance, captioning, quiet room
Getting here
- Public transport is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve with thousands of extra services running.
- The closest station is Circular Quay however from 3pm trains will not be dropping off passengers. If you are arriving after 3pm, use Wynyard or Martin Place Stations and continue on foot.
- Light rail services will not run to Circular Quay from 2pm and buses will relocate to Martin Place and Hyde Park.
- Major roads in Circular Quay close from 2pm with some earlier morning closures in place. Plan ahead if catching taxis or rideshare. See road closure information.
Leaving
- The closest stations are Martin Place and St James.
- Limited ferries will run from Circular Quay after the fireworks to Manly and Lower North Shore wharves only. Buses that usually run from Circular Quay will operate from Hyde Park. Light rail services to the south east will leave from Central only after 7pm.
- 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.
- Open hours
- 6:30pm - 1:15am
- Address
Circular Quay, Sydney
- Contact
Transport for NSW