The Rocks

Popular vantage point located in the citys north between Millers Point and Circular Quay. Limited vantage point areas in open spaces and is a popular venue for hotels and restaurants. Full and partial firework views available.

The Rocks - Day time
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Admission

  • This is a free vantage point - No tickets required

Times

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

Features

Food & beverages

You can buy food here or bring your own

Alcohol

Alcohol isn’t allowed here

Toilets

Toilets are available, including accessible facilities

Drinking water station

Drinking water stations are available

Restrictions

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

Accessibility

Accessible and mobility features

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

Address

Map showing The Rocks and nearby vantage points
Sydney, The Rocks

This location is managed by Placemaking NSW

Transport

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 however from 3pm trains will not be dropping off passengers. If you are 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 from 12pm and Hyde Park from 5pm.
  • Major roads in Circular Quay close from 12pm with some earlier morning closures in place. Plan ahead if catching taxis or rideshare. See road closure information.

Leaving the event

  • Circular Quay station will be busy. Access to Wynyard train station and buses is via George Street and King Street only.
  • Buses leave from Wynyard, QVB and Hyde Park. Light rail services to the south east will leave from Central only after 7pm.
  • Limited ferries run after the midnight fireworks, services will be busy so have a back up plan.
  • See the Getting home from Sydney CBD area map.
  • Pedestrian diversions are in place on New Year’s Eve. The way you arrive, may be different to how you get home. Be prepared for a longer walk to transport hubs.

    Fireworks viewing guide

    What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.

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