Manly Cove

  • Free entry
  • Accessible toilets
No tickets required

Escape the inner city madness and enjoy a family-friendly evening. Watch the sunset on the last day of the year, followed by a spectacular view of the fireworks at Manly Cove, including partial views of the Sydney Harbour fireworks at 9pm and midnight.

Features

Food & beverages
Food for sale. BYO food permitted
Alcohol
Prohibited
Toilets
Available (including accessible toilets)
Drinking water station

Restrictions

Capacity
10,000
Restrictions
no drones, no camping, no busking, no glass, partial fireworks views

Accessibility services

Accessible services
guest assistance

Getting here

  • Roads around Manly Wharf will close from 5pm to 10:30pm. See the road closure map and real-time traffic updates at livetraffic.com.
  • Buses will use different routes and stops nearby in short walking distance of the wharf.
  • Last ferry to Manly leaves Circular Quay at 4.45pm. Last ferry to the city leaves Manly at 5pm. Buses will run between the city and Manly Wharf.

Leaving

  • 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.
  • Due to the midnight fireworks in the city, the first ferry to leave Manly Wharf will be at 12:30am.
  • Buses near Manly wharf will use different stops due to road closures. Check signs and plan ahead.
Location of vantage point indicated with a marker
Open hours
  • 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Address

East Esplanade and West Esplanade, Manly

Contact

Northern Beaches Council