NYE 2026 ยท Sydney

Family-friendly New Year's Eve in Sydney 2026

The 9pm Family Fireworks were designed for kids, so you can see a full harbour show and be home in bed before midnight. Ticketed parks give you guaranteed space, toilets and food, which makes a big difference with little ones.

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Booking tips

  • Aim for the 9pm Family Fireworks with younger kids.
  • Ticketed parks guarantee space and facilities, so you don't need to arrive at dawn.
  • Pack hats, sunscreen, water, a picnic rug and ear protection for little ones.
  • Agree on a meeting point in case anyone gets separated.

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Every listing shows a "from" price, what's included and which fireworks you'll see. Prices are per person and based on published packages, so always confirm the current price with the venue.

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Family-friendly New Year's Eve in Sydney 2026

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๐Ÿ“ Bennelong Point ยท Circular Quay & The Rocks

Sydney Opera House Forecourt (free ticketed)

A free ticket for a world-famous view. Be online at 10am on 26 December, because they go in minutes.

๐ŸŽ† Both 9pm & midnightTicketed vantage pointsFree
Freeticket required
๐Ÿ“ Sydney Harbour ยท On the Harbour

Goat Island (free ticketed)

Watch from an island in the middle of the harbour, with no crowds.

๐ŸŽ† Both 9pm & midnightTicketed vantage pointsFree
Freeticket required
๐Ÿ“ Dover Heights ยท Eastern Suburbs

Dudley Page Reserve Ticketed Vantage

A grassy hilltop with a long-range view of the whole skyline lighting up.

๐ŸŽ† Both 9pm & midnightTicketed vantage pointsFamily-friendlyUnder $250
$30from, per person
๐Ÿ“ McMahons Point ยท North Shore

Blues Point Reserve Ticketed Vantage

The view from the postcards: the Bridge and Opera House lined up together.

๐ŸŽ† Both 9pm & midnightTicketed vantage pointsFamily-friendlyUnder $250
$65from, per person
๐Ÿ“ Manly ยท Northern Beaches

Felons Manly NYE

Craft beer, a jetty party and Manly's own 9pm fireworks, all well away from the city crush.

๐ŸŽ† 9pm (Manly Cove)DinnersUnder $250Family-friendly
$149from, per person

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