Sydney New Years Eve Accommodation
New Years Eve is generally a massive celebration for Australians and there are a multitude of events and parties with entertainment designed around fun for everyone, and Sydney has always been the poster child for these amazing celebrations.
Depending on the kind of celebration you are after, whether you want to ham it up with the masses on a pub crawl, hang out at a swanky cocktail lounge and admire the city views, take a scenic cruise on the river or harbour or enjoy the company of good friends around the dinner table, with so many options around Australia. While each region of Sydney will have its main events to bring in the New Year, we have focussed on the main centres with accommodation options nearby to reduce travel times and provide a variety of options to suit your NYE stay. Each major suburb will also have many people celebrating in their own way - you will never be short of somewhere to celebrate even if its at a neighbourhood party or in the centre of the CBD - everyone in Australia loves to make the most of the party atmosphere to welcome the new year. Most public areas within city centres around Australia are family-friendly and due to alcohol restrictions in public areas it is always best to decide on your celebration venue in plenty of time. Book tickets and accommodation early to save disappointment and get the best seat in the house this New Years Eve!Sydney on New Years Eve
There is no better place in Australia to count down to the New Year than in Sydney, in fact Sydney is known as the New Years Eve Capital of the World attracting over 1.6 million people to this vibrant metropolis. Each year, the City of Sydney provides an amazing fireworks display, a family fireworks display at 9pm followed by a massive finale at midnight lighting up the night sky from the top of skyscrapers, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House with barges dotted around the harbour attracting 1.6 million people to the foreshore. The famous Sydney Harbour is also lit up with over 60 illuminated vessels taking part in ‘The Harbour of Light Parade’. Made up of small boats, big boats and historic tall ships, floating around the harbour in this unique and enchanting nautical parade. The most popular NYE celebration activity in Sydney is to take a harbour cruise, dining cruise or party cruise to see the spectacular fireworks displays from the harbour with the backdrop of the Sydney city skyline, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House all specially lit up for the occasion. There are multitudes of harbour-side restaurants and bars along Sydney’s prestigious waterfront precincts and due to their extreme popularity, it is always best to book as early as possible to secure your spot. Some fantastic packages are on offer in Sydney with all-inclusive NYE deals combining meals, drinks and live entertainment so that your evening is sorted - all you have to do is have a great time and enjoy the party. The main New Year celebrations feature international acts and well known performers such as Kylie Minogue and NYE celebrations also kick off the Sydney Festival that runs a creative program of events throughout January making it a great time to visit! The best way to get to the celebration focal point of the Sydney Harbour and foreshore areas is by public transport with either buses, trains or ferries. Best picks for NYE accommodation in Sydney...- Circular Quay
- Darling Harbour
- Sydney CBD