New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and there are so many ways to celebrate for FREE. Below are some great nearby locations to see fireworks at no cost!
Parramatta
- A dazzling drone and firework show
- 30+ food stalls serving up delicious bites
- Kid zone with amusement rides and games
- Roving performers bringing joy across the park
Time: 5pm – 9.30pm
Location: Parramatta Park
Cost: Free entry
Meadowbank New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display
Stay local this New Year’s Eve and head down to Meadowbank Park for family-friendly fireworks at 9pm.
Set up a picnic on the ample grass or run around in our regional playground as City of Ryde brings in the New Year.
Bring your own picnic or purchase takeaway from one of the many local restaurants and enjoy the fireworks spectacular!
There will be a couple of ice cream trucks to help you cool down on that warm summer’s night, as well as a gourmet burger food truck on site with items available for purchase.
- Time: Fireworks are at 9pm
- Location: Meadowbank Park, Constitution Rd, Meadowbank
- Cost: Free
Darling Harbour, Barangaroo & The Rocks
Darling Harbour, Barangaroo and The Rocks will be welcoming thousands for free flame and fireworks at 9pm and midnight. With toilets, food and free entry, it’s the family-friendly place to welcome in 2025.
No special spots or reservations, it’s first-come, first-served with capacity limits managed by City of Sydney. Once a spot’s full, it’s closed, so come early! No pass-outs.
- Cost: Free
Manns Point – Prospect Street, Greenwich
A family-friendly site with views over Darling Harbour and Barangaroo and obstructed views of Sydney Harbour Bridge. While there is no BYO alcohol, it would be wise to BYO food and drink. There are toilets nearby.
- Free
- Opens at 1pm
Dunlop Reserve – Roseby St, Drummoyne
- Located near Birkenhead Point, this lovely grassy area has some shade, and harbour views and it’s accessible.
- It’s an alcohol-free site.
Photo source: Daily Telegraph
Nield Park – Henley Marine Dr, Five Dock
- A less busy option for NYE is Neild Park, Five Dock. Although you won’t be able to see the Harbour Bridge, you can see the city skyline all lit up.
- There is ample street parking, toilets nearby and play equipment to keep the kids entertained until the 9pm fireworks.
- Bring a picnic.
- This venue is an alcohol-free space.
Photo Source: Little Munch
Balmain and Birchgrove
Balmain and Birchgrove are great areas for families and have really good views. There will be numerous road closures from 3pm onwards, so check local info. All parks and reserves in the Balmain peninsula are free, have toilets and are designated as alcohol-free areas.
Check out this website for more info on the following vantage points:
Birchgrove
- Birchgrove Park – Grove Street
- Mort Bay Park – Cameron Street
- Yurulbin Park – Loiusa Road
Balmain East
- Elkington Park – Glassop Street
- Simmons Point – Simmons Street
- Lookes Avenue Reserve – Lookes Avenue
- Thornton Park – Darling Street
- Illoura Reserve – Darling Street
Photo Source: Postcards Sydney