2024 NYE Road Closures and Special Event Clearways

Public Transport

Patrons attending celebrations in North Sydney council area are advised to use public transport. For timetables, maps and trip planning visit www.transportnsw.info

Sydney Trains

North Sydney train station is the closest Sydney Trains station to North Sydney Council vantage points. Pedestrian access to North Sydney Station from the NYE vantage points is via Blues Point Road, Middlemiss Street, Pacific Highway and Blue Street.

Sydney Trains will run an enhanced New Years Eve event timetable. Specific timetable uplift to be confirmed.

Note: Due to the addition of Victoria Cross Metro station, patrons exiting the area after the 9pm and midnight fireworks are encouraged to use North Sydney train station to travel in the southbound, Sydney CBD direction for connecting services.

 

Metro

Victoria Cross station is the closest Metro Train station to North Sydney Council vantage points. Pedestrian access to Victoria Cross Station is via Blues Point Road and Miller Street. Please note, patrons will be directed to Denison Street when exiting Victoria Cross Station between 8pm and 3am.

Metro will operate a 4-minute frequency.

Note: Due to the addition of Victoria Cross Metro station, patrons exiting the area after the 9pm and midnight fireworks are encouraged to use Victoria Cross Metro station to travel in the Chatswood and Tallawong direction.

 

Buses

As a result of road closures, bus services in the North Sydney area will be limited and following diversions. Patrons are encouraged to plan ahead.

From 3pm on 31 December, some services to and from the Northern Beaches will terminate and depart in Berry Street, North Sydney. Some services from the north-west will operate to and from Miller Street near McLaren Street, North Sydney.

Between 11pm 31 December and 1.30am 1 January, services will not operate across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and will instead terminate and depart from alternative stations on the Sydney Trains and Metro network.

For specific route diversions and timings, visit www.transportnsw.info and plan ahead.

 

Ferries

Around many wharves, roads are closed, no glass is permitted and alcohol-free zones apply. The following wharf restrictions and closures will be in place: 

  • Beulah Street is closed for maintenance. 
  • Cremorne Point closes 5.15pm 31 December. 
  • Jeffrey Street closes 8pm 30 December.
  • McMahons Point closes 10am 31 December. 
  • Milsons Point closes 3pm 31 December

All wharves remain closed until 1am on 1 January 2025.

 

Taxi and Rideshare

There are no temporary taxi ranks or rideshare pick up or drop off locations provided during road closure times.

Taxis and rideshare operators will not have access inside road closures. Patrons are encouraged to plan ahead before travelling to and from New Years Eve vantage points.