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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: Bennelong Lawn

Experience views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from right above the Opera House on Bennelong Lawn. With views of the city skyline and Opera House, this is one of the best places to be! Bars will have a selection of beverages and snacks. Food trucks offer a variety of menus.

Crowds gather on a grassy area near the Sydney Opera House, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge visible in the background on a cloudy day.
Fireworks light up the sky above Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge at night, with crowds watching and trees partially visible in the foreground.
A large crowd gathers near the Sydney Opera House at night, with colourful lights illuminating nearby trees and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.

Admission

  • This is a free vantage point - No tickets required

Times

  • Opens 9am to 12:30am
  • This location can hold up to 1,000

Features

Food & beverages

You can buy food here or bring your own

Alcohol

You can buy alcohol here but BYO isn’t allowed

Toilets

Toilets are available, including accessible facilities

Drinking water station

Drinking water stations are available

Restrictions

  • No glass
  • Bag checks on entry
  • No drones
  • No camping
  • No sunshades
  • No busking
  • No pets
  • No re-entry
  • No BYO alcohol

Accessibility

Accessible and mobility features

  • Guest assistance
  • Buggy service

Address

Map showing Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: Bennelong Lawn and nearby vantage points
Bennelong Lawn, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney

Entry through Government House Gates, corner of Bridge and Macquarie streets

This location is managed by Botanic Gardens of Sydney

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Transport

Getting here

  • Entry through Macquarie Street.
  • The closest station is Circular Quay, or Martin Place.
  • Note trains will not drop off passengers at Circular Quay after 3pm. Continue on foot from Martin Place train or metro station.
  • Roads near the gardens will close from early morning, 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.
  • The closest train stations are Martin Place or St James. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff.
  • Buses leave from Wynyard, QVB and Hyde Park. Light rail services to the south-east will leave from Central only after 7pm.

Fireworks viewing guide

What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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