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It’s the first New Year’s Eve in three years with no Covid-19 restrictions anywhere in Australia – and it’s about to go off with a bang.
Revellers heading to watch the fireworks in each city are being warned to plan ahead, pack light and expect an Uber surcharge.
Thousands of people around the country will watch fireworks to ring in the new year.
In Sydney alone, 2,000 fireworks will be launched from the four sails of the Opera House, while 7,000 effects will fire from 184 positions on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The Foti International Fireworks director, Fortunato Foti, said this year would be the best one yet for the harbour city.
“We put more than 4,000 hours into designing, staging and launching the fireworks so we can give people a reason to say ‘that was the best display ever’.”
“With so many people finally able to come and watch the fireworks in person, we really wanted to make sure they were in for something special,” he said.
From the harbourside to the Derwent River, the skies will be lit up in lights. So if you’re heading out, here is a quick survival guide to planning your night.
No one wants to watch the fireworks go off in their rearview mirror as they drive around in circles looking for a park.
To avoid this, most of the capital cities are putting on extra public transport options.
In Sydney, there will be major road closures to allow for the fireworks, so revellers are being told to plan ahead as public transport is the only way to travel into the CBD.
“Getting into and out of the city is different on New Year’s Eve,” a spokesperson for City of Sydney said.
“People need to allow plenty of time to get to their destination. There will be large crowds, road closures and entry cut-off times at some destinations, so we encourage people not to leave their planning to the last minute.”
Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra and Adelaide will all have free public transport for the evening and into the early hours of 2023.
In Hobart, there are four locations that will have the best view – including the Taste of Summer, Parliament House Lawns and Princes Park, all of which can be accessed by public transport. At the Regatta Grounds, there is free parking.
To watch the fireworks in certain cities, such as Sydney, Perth or Adelaide, some people will need to get tickets beforehand – even for the free spots.
