Accessibility

Making New Year’s Eve safe and welcoming for everyone.  

Accessible viewing areas, maps, guides and transport options to help you plan your night. 

Two people in wheelchairs and two standing individuals converse on a platform overlooking a cityscape and a large bridge, with a crowd below.

Designated accessible viewing areas

Reserved for people with disability or access needs to enjoy with their family and friends. We’ve provided some information for each spot including accessible features, site entry and public transport advice. 

Bookings essential.

Our vantage point map also shows general public viewing areas that have accessible features.

Accessibility map

Our accessibility map can help you to plan your visit to Sydney New Year’s Eve. It includes details about public toilets, potential barriers, stairs and inclines. 

There are major road closures in the city centre and along the harbour which may affect access to facilities or venues on New Year’s Eve. Visit the road closures page.  

For more information, contact our access and inclusion coordinator online or call +61 2 9265 9333. 

Other ways to enjoy the celebrations

Audio description

ABC Radio will broadcast a live audio description of the midnight fireworks. 

Tune in on AM/FM, digital radio, ABC Listen app or Channel 25 on your TV.

You can also listen to the live audio description on 2RPH.

TV and online

You can watch the event on the ABC and iview. The broadcast begins at 8:45pm. Live closed captions available.

Accommodation and transport

City of Sydney provides an accessibility map. Keep in mind road closures are in place on New Year’s Eve.

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA ) offers accessible taxi’s. Bookings essential. Call 13 9000 or book online.

Transport Info features trip planners with maps and journey details.

Sydney.com provides accessible tourist information, including things to do and options for getting around.

Accessible pick up and drop off zones

The City of Sydney provides one pick up and drop off zone:

Contacts

For more information on access and inclusion, you can contact our access and inclusion coordinator on +61 2 9265 9333 or by filling out this form.

Telephone Interpreting Service: 13 14 50 (Australia only) 

You can also contact us through the National Relay Service.