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Embarkation Park

  • Free
  • Alcohol prohibited
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Potts Point

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

  • A curved grassy path bordered by a black fence, surrounded by trees and bushes, with buildings visible in the background under a clear sky.
  • Paved pathway with metal railings, lined by trees and shrubs, curves to the right in a sunlit garden area.
  • Open green iron gates lead to a brick-paved walkway with city buildings visible in the background and trees on both sides.
  • A paved walkway curves alongside a metal fence and green bushes, with trees and a lamp post visible in the background.
  • A paved path curves beside a black metal fence, with a bench and green grass on the right, surrounded by trees and bushes under daylight.
  • Brick steps descend to a grassy area bordered by shrubs and a metal fence, with buildings visible in the background.
  • A black metal fence borders a grassy area overlooking water, with a large ship and the Sydney Harbour Bridge visible in the background.
  • A metal fence in the foreground overlooks a body of water, with Sydney Harbour Bridge visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
  • A docked navy ship is in the foreground with city skyscrapers and waterfront buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

No ticket required.

You do not need to book or register to enter.

Hours

4pm – 1am

Capacity

Holds up to 1,200 people

About the Site

  • Food and 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

    Drinking water stations are available

Restrictions

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

Entry conditions

  • Bag checks on entry

Accessibility

  • Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel

Location & Access

Victoria Street, Potts Point

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Managed by

City of Sydney

02 9265 9333 Website

Transport options

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

  • Train

    Trains operate regularly to Kings Cross within short walking distance.

  • Bus

    Buses operate regularly to Kings Cross within short walking distance.

Getting home

  • Roads remain closed until around 4am. Catch trains or buses home from Kings Cross nearby. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff.
  • 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.
  • See the Getting home from Sydney CBD area map.
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