The Rocks

• This is a free vantage point - No tickets required

• Opens 1pm to 3am
• This location can hold up to 23,000
• This venue reached capacity at 10:30pm in 2024

• No glass
• No camping
• No sunshades
• No pets
• No busking
• No re-entry
• No drones
• No portable chairs over 80cm tall
• No BYO alcohol

Accessible and mobility features

• Accessible drop off point
• Accessible parking
• Transport less than 1km

Getting here

• 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 or Martin Place stations and continue on foot via George Street. 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.
• Circular Quay station will be busy. Access to Wynyard train station and buses is via George St and King St only.
• Buses leave from Wynyard, QVB and Hyde Park. Light rail services to the southeast will leave from Central only after 7pm.
• Limited ferries run after the midnight fireworks, services will be busy so have a backup plan.