What's On

Other Events on New Year's Eve

Royal Botanic Gardens | Darling Harbour | Taronga Zoo | Sydney Harbour Islands | Bondi & Bondi Beach

Each year there are a number of other great events held on New Year’s Eve, from a picnic at the Zoo to the stylish events at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Royal Botanic Gardens

Midnight at the Oasis

Ticketed event - Fleet Steps

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style. Enjoy a gourmet feast while you gaze over Sydney Harbour. You are guaranteed a spectacular view of the fireworks, all from the comfort of a true Oasis. Ticket price includes gourmet meal, DJs, café table seating and a dance floor. Alcohol and other beverages available for purchase. Only 1,100 tickets available.

Access: Site entry via Art Gallery Rd. Further information available closer to the event.

Conditions of Entry: No BYO alcohol/beverages. No chairs. No beach umbrellas. No sparklers. No pass outs.

Ticket Sales: Further information available closer to the event.

Further Information: www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

 

Lawn with The View

Ticketed event  – Bennelong Lawn

Your picnic will be provided so just grab your blanket and head to this exclusive area overlooking the Sydney Opera House and enjoy panoramic views of Sydney's greatest fireworks spectacle. Ticket price includes a gourmet picnic hamper. Alcohol and other beverages available for purchase. Only 650 tickets available.

Access: Site entry via Government House Gate, north of the Conservatorium of Music on Macquarie St. Further information available closer to the event.

Conditions of Entry: No BYO alcohol/beverages. No chairs. No large umbrellas. No sparklers. No pass outs. Photo ID and ticket required.

Ticket Sales: Further information available closer to the event.

Further Information: www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au


Darling Harbour

Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is proud to host an exciting program for 2008 Sydney New Year's Eve. Darling Harbour will present a spectacular, free entertainment program including children's entertainment, live bands, plus two fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight.

For more information visit www.darlingharbour.com


NYE08 @ Taronga Zoo

Ticketed events – Taronga Zoo

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a unique and memorable experience at Taronga Zoo. A great night for the whole family.

Looking for a unique and memorable experience? Celebrate this New Year's Eve at Taronga Zoo. Kick off your New Year's Eve with a special peek around the Zoo after closing time. Groove to great live entertainment set against the spectacular skyline of Sydney with some of the best views of the New Year's Eve fireworks. Safe for the family and easily accessible, bring your own picnic or food and beverages are also available on site for sale.

Ticket Information: Further information available closer to the event.

Ticket Sales: Further information available closer to the event.

Further Information: www.zoo.nsw.gov.au


Sydney Harbour Islands

Ticketed events – National Parks and Wildlife Service

Clark Island

Capacity: 390
Entry: Ticketed event
Toilets: Yes
Alcohol: BYO alcohol. None for sale at this site.
Food and Beverage: BYO picnic. None for sale at this site.
Restrictions: No glass. No camping. No fires. No pets.
Bring: Ticket, torch, blanket, torch, warm/wet weather gear and only low small folding chairs.
Access: Ticket price includes return ferry transport from Circular Quay.
Parking: No. Use public transport to Circular Quay.
Ticket Sales: Further information available closer to the event.
Further Information: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Fort Denison

Capacity: 150
Entry: Ticketed event
Toilets: Yes
Alcohol: Included in ticket price.
Food and Beverage: Four course dinner included in ticket price.
Restrictions: No glass. No BYO alcohol. No camping. No fires. No pets.
Access: Ticket price includes return ferry transport from Circular Quay.
Parking: No. Use public transport to Circular Quay.
Ticket Sales: Further information available closer to the event.
Further Information: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Goat Island

Capacity: 780
Entry: Ticketed event
Toilets: Yes
Alcohol: BYO alcohol. None for sale at this site.
Food and Beverage: BYO picnic. None for sale at this site.
Restrictions: No glass. No camping. No fires. No pets.
Bring: Ticket, torch, blanket, warm/wet weather gear and only low small folding chairs.
Access: Ticket price includes return ferry transport from King St Wharf (Darling Harbour).
Parking: No. Use public transport to Darling Harbour.
Ticket Sales: Further information available closer to the event.
Further Information: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Shark Island

Capacity: 790
Entry: Ticketed event
Toilets: Yes
Alcohol: BYO alcohol. None for sale at this site.
Food and Beverage: BYO picnic. None for sale at this site.
Restrictions: No glass. No BYO alcohol. No camping. No fires. No pets.
Bring: Ticket, torch, blanket, warm/wet weather gear and only low small folding chairs.
Access: Ticket price includes return ferry transport from Rose Bay.
Parking: No. Use public transport to Rose Bay.
Ticket Sales: Further information available closer to the event.
Further Information: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au


Bondi and Bondi Beach

Waverley Council will be running its Bondi Summer community safety campaign again this year. As in previous years, the campaign will combine a series of managed events with strict enforcement of the alcohol free zones in and around Waverley’s three beaches main beaches: Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte.

Bondi Beach

'Shore Thing' Licensed 18+ dance event at Bondi Beach Pavilion and Bondi Park from 9pm to 3am featuring an international artist to be announced later this year. This is a ticketed event. For more information contact www.fuzzy.com.au.

Consume alcohol responsibly. Anyone found to be intoxicated will not be permitted entry and/or will be asked to leave the event. This is a drug free event. Anyone found with illegal substances will be handed over to the Police. Alcohol Free Zones will be strictly enforced outside of the event.

Dudley Page Reserve

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic and watch the Sydney fireworks at Dudley Page Reserve, Dover Heights.  There will be food stalls, licensed bar (sorry, strictly no BYO alcohol), free kids rides, performers and laid-back entertainment for all. This is a ticketed event and numbers are strictly limited. For more information contact www.waverley.nsw.gov.au

 

Alcohol Free Zones: Police and security staff strictly enforce the alcohol free zones around Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches and parks during the festive season to make sure that people only drink within licensed premises/events within the area.

Road Closures and Clearways: Local road closures will be in place. Further information available closer to the event date.

Public Transport: Public Transport and Special Event Buses will be in operation. Further information available closer to the event date. Trains will continue to run on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day from Bondi Junction to the City. For more information contact www.131500.com.au

Further Information: Waverley Council www.waverley.nsw.gov.au or call 8362 3406.