Sydney is one of the most wonderful places in the world to celebrate the New Year because of its world-famous fireworks that illuminate the areas around the city. Destination NSW reveals some of the best places for visitors to welcome in the New Year from family viewing at Darling Harbour for events in the Taronga Zoo and grassy areas along the shoreline of the Harbour foreshore.
With Sydney a popular destination for visitors of the New Year, as you know that the local hotels, restaurants and cafes book quickly, so to encourage those who are planning to come to Sydney to celebrate and welcome 2019 you need to plan ahead and book your travel in advance to make most of all the major events and activities on offer.
The magical night of the New Year in Sydney, attracting visitors from all over the country and the world in many parts of the coast harbor strip to see the fireworks and celebrations and parties to experience, celebrate the New Year another great occasion in Sydney.
Below are the list of the free and paid tickets entry of best places to visit in Sydney, Australia:
Free Locations to Visit
- Circular Quay opens at 9:00am
- Darling Harbour opens at 11:00am
- McMahons Point opens at 12:00pm
Paid Entry with a Ticket
- Barangaroo Reserve $29 for adults per ticket opens at 6:00pm
- Taronga Zoo $190 for adults opens at 3:30pm
- Bennelong Lawn – Royal Botanic Garden $329 adults opens at 7:00pm
Sydney, Australia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 31: Fireworks explode off the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the midnight fireworks display on New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour on December 31, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)