Embarkation Park

Limited views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The park has many trees so the viewing corridors are narrow.

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Admission

  • This is a free vantage point - No tickets required

Times

  • Opens 4pm to 1am
  • This location can hold up to 1200
  • This venue reached capacity at 11:16pm in 2024

Features

Food & beverages

No food for sale but you can bring your own

Alcohol

Alcohol isn’t allowed here

Toilets

Toilets are available, including accessible facilities

Drinking water station

Drinking water stations are available

Restrictions

  • Partial fireworks views
  • No glass
  • Bag checks on entry
  • No drones
  • No camping
  • Sunshades must be taken down at sunset
  • No pets
  • No busking
  • No re-entry
  • No BYO alcohol

Accessibility

Accessible and mobility features

  • Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel

Address

Map showing Embarkation Park and nearby vantage points
Victoria Street, Potts Point

This location is managed by City of Sydney

Transport

Getting here

  • Roads around the vantage point in Potts Point will close from 6am with further closures from 7pm. Arrive early. See the road closure map and real-time traffic updates at livetraffic.com.
  • Trains and buses operate regularly to Kings Cross within short walking distance.

Leaving the event

  • Pedestrian diversions will be in place on New Year’s Eve. The way you leave may be different to how you arrived. Be prepared for a longer walk to transport hubs.
  • Roads remain closed until around 4am. Catch trains or buses home from Kings Cross nearby. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff.

Fireworks viewing guide

What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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