Observatory Hill Park

• This is a free vantage point - No tickets required

• Opens midday to 1am
• This location can hold up to 4,500
• This venue reached capacity at 7:32pm in 2024

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

Accessible and mobility features

• Guest assistance
• Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel

Getting here

• Pedestrian diversions will be in place on New Year’s Eve.
• The closest train station will be Wynyard (exit from Wynyard Walk towards Barangaroo) or the Barangaroo Metro.
• 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 but from 3pm trains will not be dropping off passengers.
• If you’re arriving after 3pm, use Wynyard station 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 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.
• Buses leave from Wynyard, QVB and Hyde Park. Light rail services to the south-east will leave from Central only after 7pm.
• There will be no access to/from Circular Quay for Observatory Hill.
• Barangaroo Metro Station will be accessible from Observatory Hill.
• Buses leave from Wynyard (accessible via King Street only), QVB and Hyde Park.