The gentling sloping grass at Barangaroo Reserve provides a fantastic view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge fireworks display, and it’s one of the cheapest NYE celebrations close to all the sparkly action.
Families and couples will enjoy a safe evening with a western vantage point of the harbour. You’re welcome to bring a picnic supper, but there’s also dinner options like burgers, souvlaki and hotdogs available from Chur Burger and pre-bookable gourmet hampers. Don’t bring that fancy bottle of bubbles, because it’s a no-go zone for booze.
The gates open at 6pm, but tickets are limited to 10,000 park patrons, so get in early. Adult tickets are $41.80, but kids can attend for as little as $5.65.