Your guide to NYE celebrations in Australia

Still planning for New Year's Eve celebrations? Read this.

Sydney new year firework, 2019

Sydney new year firework Source: Getty Images

Sydney

Location: Sydney Harbour

Schedule:

6:00 pm: Aerial display
7:00 pm: Tug boat and water display
7:30 pmWelcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
8:00 pm: Aerial display
9:00 pm: Family fireworks
9:08 pm: Calling Country performances, concert and pylon projections
Midnight: Fireworks display (synchronised simulcast on KIIS 1065; live stream available here)

For vantage points, road closures, public transport and other information, visit here.
New Year's Eve Fireworks on Sydney Harbour
Officers armed with semi-automatic rifles will be on guard during NYE celebrations in Sydney. (AAP) Source: AAP

Melbourne

9:30 pm Fireworks

Location: Yarra Park / MCG Precinct

Schedule:

6:00 pm: Entertainment and stage performances begin
7:30 pm: Feature film "Toy Story 3" screening
9:28 pm: Multimedia countdown
9:30 pm: Fireworks display
9:37 pm: Feature film "Toy Story 3" screening (continued)

For road closures, public transport and other information, visit here.

Midnight Fireworks

Location: Melbourne CBD (Treasury Gardens, Flagstaff Gardens, Docklands, Kings Domain)

Schedule: 

9:00 pm: Music performances and entertainment
Midnight: Fireworks display

For road closures, public transport and other information, visit here.
Melbourne New Year's Eve 2018
Mapa de espectáculos organizados para la fiesta de fin de año en Melbourne. Source: City of Melbourne

Brisbane

Location: South Bank

Schedule: 

8:30 pm: Fireworks display
Midnight: Fireworks display

Best vantage points: Clem Jones Promenade, Streets Beach, River Quay (map here)

For public transport and other essential information, visit here.

Perth

Location: Northbridge Piazza, Perth Cultural Centre

Schedule:

5:30 pm: Family movies "The Secret Life of Pets" (at Northbridge Piazza) and "Shrek" (at Perth Cultural Centre)
6:00 pm: Street entertainment
7:00 pm: Live entertainment
9:00 pm: Family countdown and fireworks display
Midnight: Official countdown and fireworks finale

For accessibility, parking, public transport and other essential information, visit here.
New Year in Northbridge, Perth
Source: City of Perth

Adelaide

Location: Elder Park, Riverbank

Schedule: 

5:00 pm: Bars and food traders open for business
6:00 pm: Kids Zone opens (craft workshops, mini-shows, street theatre performances, bubble shows)
6:40 pm: The City of Adelaide Pipe Band marching (from Jolly's Boathouse and arriving in front of the stage)
7:00 pm: Welcome to Country
7:15 pm: Entertainment begins on the main stage (Rotunda)
9:00 pm: Homestart Fireworks display accompanied by DJ
9:15 pm: Entertainment continues on the main stage (Rotunda)
Midnight: Homestart Fireworks display accompanied by DJ
12:15 am: DJ music continues until 1:00 am

For accessibility, road closures, parking, public transport and other essential information, visit here.
New Years Eve in Adelaide
Source: City of Adelaide

Hobart

Location: Sullivan's Cove, Derwent River

Schedule:

9:30 pm: Fireworks display
Midnight: Fireworks display

Consult the City of Hobart for more details.

Canberra

Location: Civic Square

Schedule:

6:00 pm: Music performances
9:00 pm: Fireworks display
9:15 pm: Performances
Midnight: Fireworks display

Consult EventsACT for more details. For public transport information, visit here.
New Year's Eve in the City of Canberra
Source: Facebook/ EventsACT

Darwin

Location: Darwin city

Schedule: 

5:00 pm: Entertainment for children and families
9:00 pm: Fireworks display
9:30 pm: Music performances
Midnight: Fireworks display

Consult the NT Government and the Darwin Waterfront for more details.


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