2024 NYE Road Closures and Special Event Clearways

Road closures and Special Event Clearways will be in place in North Sydney, Blues Point, Lavender Bay, Kirribilli and Cremorne Point from Monday 30 December to early Wednesday 1 January 2025 for New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Up to 30,000 patrons are expected to view the Sydney Harbour fireworks from three un-ticketed, managed access, vantage points in Blues Point Reserve, Lavender Bay Parklands, and Bradfield Park.  

Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks shows will take place at 9pm and 12 midnight on Sydney Harbour.

Roads in the vicinity of North Sydney will begin closing at 7pm Monday 30 December 2024 and will remain closed until 3am Wednesday 1 January 2025. Police may restrict vehicle access along closed roads, including for residents and businesses.

Private and commercial residents located within road closures are asked to arrange food and other deliveries in advance, before road closure times.

Special Event Clearways will be in place between 6pm Monday 30 December 2024 and 3am Wednesday 1 January 2025. Motorists are advised to check signs before parking as vehicles in Special Event Clearways will be towed and fines apply. Holders of resident parking schemes and disability parking permits are not exempt from Special Event Clearways and towing.

Patrons attending New Year’s Eve are advised to use public transport and plan their travel in advance. Additional services will be in operation. The closest transport hub is North Sydney train station and Victoria Cross Metro station. Patrons are advised the travel route they take to New Year’s Eve celebrations may be different to the travel route they take to depart due to crowd management arrangements.

For timetables, maps and trip planning visit www.transportnsw.info.