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Celebrate the first day of the year in Sydney. After a magical night of fireworks around the city, there’s so much more happening on New Year’s Day. You can attend exclusive parties, relax on the beach, cruise around Sydney Harbour, follow a stunning coastal walk and explore fascinating museums. Welcome to 2025! The mega-venue’s annual New Year’s Day party has become one of Sydney’s favourite past times in recent years and they’re back for more in 2025. Kicking off the new year in style, the venue’s wrangled a lineup of Sydney’s best DJs including Club Sol, Alex Hayes, Groove City, Lo99, Miskin Brothers and more. This Paramatta Institution's New Year's Day line-up is over 15 DJs strong, and is running from 2pm until the small hours. Book a VIP bottle service package for a baller start to 2024. Tickets From seafood lunches to breakfast pastries and drinks to keep the party going, here’s Urban List’s round-up of the best places to be on New Year’s Day in Sydney. Bars And Pubs Open On New Year's Day 2025. Jacksons on George, Sydney CBD: 2pm–10pm; Watsons Bay Hotel, Watsons Bay: 1pm–10pm; Coogee Pavillion, Coogee: 12pm–late Spend New Year's Day surrounded by magnificent animals at Taronga Zoo. See all the amazing talks and enjoy a picnic with incredible panoramic views. Taronga is open every day of the year, including New Year's Day. Sydney Zoo. The amazing Sydney Zoo will be open so you can spend the day among exotic and native animals. The expansive sanctuary Fabulous Ideas for New Year's Day 2025 in Sydney. Whether it's a New Years Day cruise of sail around the harbour, or a bite to eat and a refreshing drink on the first day of the new year. We have things to do and ideas of what's on in this glorious city that is Sydney. For a drink to toast the new year, Opera Bar, Coogee Wine Room, One Drop Brewing in Botany, The Glebe Hotel, The Golden Sheaf Hotel, Jackalberry and Darlo Bar are all open on New Year’s Day, just to name a few bars and pubs. Hit the Beach . Go for the first swim of the year at one of Sydney’s sparkling beaches or ocean pools. The Sydney Harbour Bridge will be completely closed from 11pm Tuesday to 1.30am on New Year’s Day. The Sydney Harbour Tunnel and Anzac Bridge will remain open. See the full list of road closures Kids will love the festive mood, the endless rides, and the vibrant New Year’s celebration, making it the perfect spot to ring in the New Year. Luna Park’s operating hours vary, so it’s recommended to check their website or contact them at +61 2 9033 7694 for the most accurate information. Exploring the Beaches in Sydney in New Year We’re already thinking about New Year’s Eve festivities to close out 2024, and if current reservations chatter is anything to go by, we suggest you do the same ASAP. In Sydney, make the most of the city’s geography with a harbour-front NYE countdown; or lunch by the beach the very next day. Whatever your preference, below you’ll find And Summer in Sydney; What about New Year’s Day? Field Day – The Domain. Field Day is an outdoor multi-staged dance party for those in need of more partying after New Year’s Eve. Field Day on New Year’s Day Day Trips out of Sydney. The New Year gives us an opportunity to get out of town. Tuesday, 2nd January is a public holiday. Sydney New Year’s Eve is a celebration that wows the world with its style and spectacle. More than 100 artists were engaged to produce Sydney New Year’s Eve 2024. Find out more New Year’s Eve Harbour Cruises in Sydney 2024 NYE Cruises. New Year’s Eve cruises traditionally go on sale early in the year, often as early is mid-January. Early bird prices can be a hundred dollars or more cheaper than final prices. If you are travelling on a budget, then my top pick is the Sydney Harbour YHA.Its guests-only NYE party will also solve the problem of a nye party venue! There is a minimum 7 night stay for NYE, and bookings are open now. i want to travel to visit Australia on Dec28 and stay for maybe 10days. my main purpose is to see Sydney Harboir Bridge on the new years eve. are the expenses and costs of hotel on holidays really worth it? flights are also a bit expensive. I love watching fireworks and spent two New Years already in Taipei and Bangkok. With over 40 stations across the network, Sydney's Metro provides quick and easy access to all of Sydney’s major attractions. The Metro services will run every 10 minutes on New Year's Eve from 4am to around 4pm, then every 5 minutes until 3am. On New Year's Day, services will resume running every 10 minutes. Buses Share this event: POOF DOOF New Year's Eve - SYDNEY Save this event: POOF DOOF New Year's Eve - SYDNEY Going fast 2025 NEW YEAR'S EVE COUNTDOWN | TUE 31 DEC 2024 The sky-high cocktail bar Dean & Nancy on 22 is bringing its signature sense of 1960's glamour to New Year's Eve, with a sultry evening of cocktails, live music and a tastefully opulent menu. Sydney Trains will be running a special New Year’s Eve timetable. There will be extra services and some stations will be closed. Major roads in the city centre will be closed. Allow plenty of extra travel time if you are driving. Consider walking or cycling. This is a great way to avoid the crowds and get some exercise. Best Spots Are chemists open on New Year’s Day? No. Most chemists will be closed on New Year’s Day as its a public holiday. There may be a few exceptions so checking with your local is the best way to go. Are cinemas open on New Year’s Day? Yes. All cinemas will be open on New Year’s Day so you can start your year sitting through Gladiator II.
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