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New years eve fireworks live stream, schedule and viewing spots for NYE 2023-2024 in Sydney

Instantly recognisable, the celebrations in Sydney have always been the highlight of my New Year and watching the live stream of the new years eve fireworks over Sydney Harbour has become a traditional part of the new year experience. With people around the world frequently using it as part of their own new year party preparations, it's one of the most iconic new years celebrations in the world.

The focal points of the Sydney pyrotechnics display are the city's iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House, where crowds gather in huge numbers all around the harbour to watch the show.

There are plenty of alternative new year parties in Sydney too, however, with the new NYE in the Park music festival being one exciting new option if you don't feel like battling the crowds around the harbour looking for the best fireworks views.

Sydney NYE Fireworks

As is traditional, there will be 2 displays, one at 9pm and the other at midnight. The midnight fireworks are launched from various locations, including, of course, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.

Best Fireworks Viewing Spots

If crowds really aren't your thing, you might want to avoid the harbour, Circular Quay and Opera House themselves, instead there are some excellent vantage points to be had a little further afield - head over to the north shore for a more panoramic view, and you can avoid the public transport issues completely by viewing from just a short ferry ride across the harbour at Manly, which is a few miles away but still affords a decent view of the fireworks, especially if you wander up to North Head. Darling Harbour is also popular, but again fills up quickly.

Some harbourside viewing points are actually offered for sale by the National Parks service. You can secure a spot of the prime location of Clark Island for a whopping $400, while more reasonable prices can secure enviable views from Shark Island, Bradleys Head and Nielsen Park.

One of the best possible views available is from the vantage point of the Sydney Tower Eye, with it's 360 degree observation deck and the famous SKYWALK. More details here

Another good idea for securing a front row view of the fireworks is to attend the NYE Party at Luna Park, perfectly located at the far end of the harbour bridge.

There is an excellent map of all of the best viewing spots around the harbour here:

Fireworks viewing spots

Harbour Party

Head to Luna Park this New Year's Eve. Not only will you get a front row view of the epic fireworks, but there's unlimited rides, fantastic line up of DJs and live entertainment. There will be indoor and outdoor stages and performances from the likes of Said Dami, Jade Zoe, Yolanda Be Cool, Lara Hyams, Alex Preston, Demi Bryant, Sgt Slick, Stacie Fields, Tenzin, . There's a VIP package ávailable too, so get your tickets now. Harbour Party

New Years Eve at The Rocks

Before and after the fireworks, the area around The Rocks is the place to be, although be aware the whole area will be absolutely rammed and specific bars will all be ticket-only (and the tickets for this night will not be cheap!) so make sure you plan well in advance, and allow plenty time to get where you're going, and to get served once you're in there!

Pier One Sydney Harbour NYE

There is also a a great way of seeing the New Year in at Pier One Sydney Harbour, combining great harbour views with drinking, dining and of course luxurious hotel rooms - get more details and tickets here.

Botanic Gardens New Year Party

There are events with spectacular fireworks views available from the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens, who hold the Lawn with a View picnic style event on Bennelong Lawn, located right above the Opera House. You can see the list of tickets and reserve yours by visiting the official site.

Sydney Harbour NYE Fireworks Cruise

One way to guarantee your view is to watch from actually on the water. There are a few companies offer this opportunity, including the Sydney Showboats, where you can make a real evening of it with food, drink and live music before taking in the fireworks from one of the best vantage points possible.

Harbour of Light Parade

The Harbour of Light Parade is an additional visual spectacle for all to enjoy in the lead-up to the fireworks displays, a parade of boats of various shapes and sizes being lit up before parading in convoy across the harbour from around 9.30pm.

New Year at Sydney Opera House

For those of a more cultural leaning then it is actually possible to celebrate new years eve at Sydney Opera House itself, where Opera Australia hosts a black tie dinner event, with live music, an exclusive party and of course some of the best possible views of the fireworks. All details and tickets available here.

Lost Paradise Festival

I know it's a little further away, but the Lost Paradise Festival is on from 28 December through to 1st January, held at Glenworth Valley. The line up is sensational: Foals, Flume, Carl Cox, PNAU, Sycco, Dom Dolla, Chanbel Tres, Skeleten, Velvet Trip, Royel Otis, Birdee - Full line up and tickets here: Lost Paradise

NYE Live Stream

The live streaming options for Sydney have become so extensive over the last few years that we have created a dedicated page listing all of the TV and online viewing options, including the official live stream (which this year will also be available via Facebook and Youtube, especially useful for watching on mobile devices) and all the top webcam views:

Watch the Sydney new years eve fireworks live streaming here:

Sydney NYE fireworks live stream

New Years Eve Hotels

If you're planning on visiting Sydney over the New Year period, then early reservation is strongly recommend. You can search, check availability and book all of the most popular Sydney NYE hotels here.

AirBNB is another increasingly popular option for accommodation but again be aware that hosts very much tend to capitalise on the occasion and anything with even a partial fireworks view is going to command a substantial premium.

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