North Head

  • Free entry
No tickets required

North Head has views to the fireworks from Manly. The vantage point is 1.8 km from the entrance gate. There is no vehicle access on NYE and visitors need to be able to walk this distance. The site is alcohol free and you can bring your own food.

Features

Food & beverages
No food for sale. BYO food permitted
Alcohol
Prohibited
Toilets
Available (no accessible toilets)
Drinking water station

Restrictions

Capacity
2,000
Restrictions
partial fireworks views, bag checks on entry, no drones, no camping, sunshades must be taken down at sunset, no pets, no busking

Getting here

  • Buses run regularly to Manly. You will need to continue on foot to reach North Head. Allow extra time.
  • 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 - 12:30am
Address

North Head, Manly
Contact

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service