Sydney New Year s Eve #SydNYE sydneynewyearseve.com CITY OF COLOUR 2015SYDNYE
Welcome to your official Sydney New Year s Eve guide! Celebrate New Year s Eve in the best location in the world. With over a million people watching our spectacular event from the harbour foreshore, this guide has everything you need to plan ahead. Lord Mayor Clover Moore Charity Partner Our official 2015 Sydney New Year s Eve charity partner is Habitat for Humanity a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to building homes, communities and hope in Australia and across the Asia Pacific region. Habitat for Humanity builds safe and affordable housing, addressing water and sanitation issues and providing health and education services. Best seat in the house Our map is the best way to plan your New Year s Eve and find the best spot to watch the show. If you re spending New Year s Eve at one of these prime positions, make sure you plan ahead. These conditions apply at all our vantage points:
BYO alcohol and no glass. Bag searches are a condition of entry; Vantage Points will close when they reach capacity. This is usually earlier in the day, so get there early, download the app (telstra.com/nye) or visit the website (sydneynewyearseve.com) to get live updates on the day; and There will be toilets. Some sites will sell food, drinks and alcohol. Program of events It's not just about midnight. The Sydney New Year's Eve program keeps you entertained from sunset to the final countdown. 6pm & 8pm Air displays above Sydney Harbour Thrills over the water. 700 pm Fire tug water display, Sydney Harbour Tug boats show off their spray power. 8.30pm Pylon projections on both sides of the Sydney Harbour Bridge The north and south bridge pylons come to life with huge projected images.
8.40pm 9.00pm 9.15pm Welcome to Country Ceremony, Sydney Harbour Reflecting our respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage, this ceremony honours the relationship between traditional custodians and the land. 9pm family fireworks, Sydney Harbour Enjoy a dramatic eight-minute fireworks display at a family-friendly time, complete with soundtrack and the full effect of four firework barge sites. Harbour of Light Parade*, Sydney Harbour An illuminated flotilla of vessels sails through the harbour. Midnight Midnight fireworks, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour At the stroke of midnight, Sydney's world-famous fireworks display brings in the new year in spectacular style with a 12-minute display. Each year the design of the fireworks brings surprises and wows millions of viewers around the world.
Vantage Point Locations Blues Point Reserve, Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point Bradfield Park, Alfred Street, rth Sydney Mary Booth Lookout, Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli Cremorne Point Reserve, Milson Road, Cremorne Point Dawes Point (Ta-Ra) Park, Hickson Road, The Rocks Campbells Cove, Hickson Road, The Rocks The Rocks, Hickson Road, Sydney Observatory Hill, Upper Fort Street, Sydney West Circular Quay, George Street, The Rocks Circular Quay Promenade, Circular Quay, George Street East Circular Quay, Alfred Street, Sydney Alcohol for Sale Mobility Access
Vantage Point Locations Sydney Opera House, Macquarie Street, Sydney Mrs Macquaries Chair, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney Embarkation Park, Victoria Street, Potts Point Alcohol for Sale Mobility Access Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour Pyrmont Bay Park, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont Pirrama Park, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont Tips for a safe and memorable New Year's Eve When choosing a vantage point, make sure you have a back-up plan, as popular areas fill up quickly. Read the signs and listen for announcements. Download the official Sydney New Year s Eve Telstra app for real-time updates and information. You can also follow #SydNYE and @CityofSydney on Twitter.
Look out for your mates and plan a meeting place in case you get separated. Make sure your mobile is charged so you can contact your mates. Please recycle use bins provided or take your rubbish home with you. n-alcoholic drinks must be in sealed plastic containers (many sites will sell food and drinks). Wear sunscreen and a hat during the day. Don t litter. Don t forget to bring your radio and tune in to 104.1 2Day FM for the 9pm family fireworks and midnight fireworks soundtracks, to appreciate the full fireworks experience! Phone 000 in case of emergency. A night for everyone A live audio description will be broadcast on 2RPH from 8.30pm on 1224AM, 100.5FM, 2RPH digital and online at 2rph.org.au. Highlights including 9pm family fireworks, Harbour of Light Parade and midnight fireworks will be audio described live from the foreshore, bringing the 2015 Sydney New Year's Eve program to life for listeners.
Check the map for accessible vantage points and transport options. Details of the access features for some sites can be found at sydneynewyearseve.com/accessibility Wheelchair-accessible taxi bookings in Sydney are coordinated through a central booking network, Zero200. Call on 02 8332 0200 or visit the Zero200 website. If you're celebrating New Year's Eve at home, live closed captions will be available on ABC1's broadcast from 8.30pm to 12.30am. The simulcast soundtrack is played on 104.1 2Day FM at 9pm and midnight. The fireworks will be live streamed by Telstra on telstra.com/nye There are several designated accessible viewing areas for people with disability to enjoy the event with their family and friends. Contact: Sydney New Year's Eve Accessibility Officer: Email: nyedisability@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Phone: +61 2 9265 9333 National Relay Service (NRS): If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service. For more information visit relayservice.gov.au
Drink Responsibly Check out the 2015 map for Locations selling alcohol. You can also buy drinks at licensed premises across the city. alcohol can be brought into an official Sydney New Year's Eve vantage point. Staying in Tune in to ABC for the best view of the world-famous Sydney Harbour 9pm family fireworks and midnight fireworks. Everyone's favourite, Eddie Perfect, is in the thick of the action live at the Sydney Opera House with a dazzling line-up of comedy, music and entertainment. The fun kicks off at 8.30pm when Eddie, ABC KIDS and ABC 3 take over your TV for the spectacular 9pm family fireworks. Eddie will be joined by a jam-packed cast of celebrity friends to farewell 2015 as the country counts down to the breathtaking midnight fireworks. Wherever you're celebrating enjoy the live stream of the fireworks on telstra.com/nye. Or tune your radio to 104.12Day FM to enjoy the exclusive synchronised music soundtracks at 9pm and midnight. MAGICAL MIDNIGHT MOMENT The Royal Australian Mint has worked with the City of Sydney to produce a stunning 2016 $1 Fine Silver Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin
Which depicts Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House during that magical midnight moment. Visit our e-shop to secure your memento. 1300 652 020 ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT eshop.ramint.gov.au Want to know more about NYE? Visit a City of Sydney info booth to plan a fun and safe New Year's Eve. Check the map for booth locations. Our Circular Quay and QVB booths will be open from 27-30 December from 10am-8pm. All booths will open from 10am-11.30pm on New Year's Eve. Roving teams will be on the street to answer questions about the event, transport, accessible services, food and drink options, alcohol restrictions, and anything else you need to know. Take Kare ambassadors will be out and about from midnight providing support to young people in vulnerable situations. Whether it's helping someone get to public transport, reconnecting with friends or handing out water, the Take Kare ambassadors will be there to get you home safely.
Download the official Sydney NYE App See a map of the best NYE vantage points. Preload up to 50 standard SMS messages to your friends and family. Find everything you need to know for a safe and fun night. Wherever you're celebrating, enjoy exclusive content including the 2015 Sydney New Year's Eve firework displays and more at telstra.com/nye While you're in town... Sydney in summer is the place to be, and New Year's Eve is just one night in a packed season of events. Sydney Festival 7-26 January Join the fun at Sydney Festival this January. The Festival Village in Hyde Park will be bursting with music, circus and cabaret, family entertainment, and great food and drinks. Don't miss the free concerts in the Domain and plenty more across Sydney. Sydneyfestival.org.au Australia Day 26 January The world's most beautiful harbour city will host spectacular Australia Day activities on the water and across Sydney. Immerse yourself in the celebration that unites the nation with the wugulora Indigenous
Ceremony, Tug and Yacht Ballet, Ferrython and many other events throughout the day. Australiaday.com.au Chinese New Year 6-21 February Celebrate the Year of the Monkey at the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside China. Find your zodiac sign with stunning lunar lanterns popping up across the city from 6 February until 14 February. Savour the flavours of the festival with restaurants offering special Lunar Feasts meals, and enjoy more than 80 festival events. sydneychinesenewyear.com Darling Harbour Say goodbye to 2015 and HELLO to 2016 with an unforgettable night of spectacular entertainment and fireworks. There ll be two stunning fireworks displays, at 9pm and midnight, which will ignite the skies over Cockle Bay in this huge event for the whole family. So join in the fun from 7.30pm, when partygoers of all ages will have the time of their lives as they count down to midnight in Darling Harbour
Plan ahead and use public transport Public transport is the best way to get around on New Year s Eve. Leave the car at home and take advantage of extra services. Take your Opal card for easy travel. Train More than 1,000 extra trains will run on New Year s Eve. Plan to get into the city early to get your spot for the fireworks. Circular Quay - Between 6pm and 1am you will not be able to get off at Circular Quay. You can walk to the harbour foreshore from Wynyard, St James or Martin Place. Domestic Airport and International Airport - trains will stop at airport stations on New Year s Eve until 1am and recommence from 5am on New Year s Day. Milsons Point - After the fireworks the only entrance to Milsons Point Station will be from Ennis Road (off Broughton Street). If you are walking up Alfred Street you will be asked to continue walking to rth Sydney Station. Bus There are over 3,500 extra buses to get you to and from the celebrations, but extensive road closures will be in place and bus stops will be moved.
Ferry Extra ferries will run until the harbour exclusion zone commences. The last service time from some wharves is as early as 5.35pm. Ferries are expected to be very busy, so have a back-up plan. After the midnight fireworks, extra ferries will run on some routes to get you home. However, they are expected to be crowded or may be delayed if the harbour exclusion zone time is extended. Light Rail Extra light rail services will operate every 7-8 minutes between 6pm and 2am. To plan your trip go to sydneynewyearseve.com or phone 131500 Getting home Large crowds will be leaving the Sydney CBD and rth Sydney at the end of the fireworks, and you may need to leave from a different location than you originally planned. Staff will be on the ground directing you to your nearest transport locations. Leaving a little later might mean you avoid the crowd, but plan your trip to make sure you don t miss your lift home. Road closures There will be significant road closures and special event clearways in the Sydney CBD, rth Sydney, lower north
shore, inner west and the harbour foreshore. The Sydney Harbour Bridge will be closed from 11pm - 1am. Taxi pick-up and drop-off may be restricted. A secure taxi rank will be available on Pitt Street, near Liverpool Street. For road closure details and to plan your trip, go to sydneynewyearseve.com or call 131 500.