![]() ![]() Sydney NYE At Darling Harbour will offer visitors a program full of free entertainment for the whole family to enjoy with Cockle Bay set to be one of the most exciting locations to ring in 2017. The Sydney Opera House is always one of the 1st vantage points to reach capacity on NYE but is also one of the best views in town. For those wanting to be close to the Sydney Opera House, arrive early to nab the best seat in the house. Visitors will get good views of most areas of the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Sydney Harbour. Plan for your best NYE celebration yet with Destination NSW’s round up of some of the best Sydney locations to welcome in 2017:įree entry to reserved areas – site opens at 9amĮast Circular Quay covers the strip of promenade between Circular Quay Railway Station and the Sydney Opera House & is always a popular viewing spot for all the action on the Harbour. With many locations across the Harbour foreshore to view the fireworks, as well as festivities & parties to experience, celebrating NYE in Sydney is another great reason to book a holiday to NSW” Ayres.ĭestination NSW Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Chipchase, said “NYE is a magical night in Sydney, attracting visitors from across the country & the globe. “With Sydney such a popular destination for visitors for NYE, we know that local hotels, restaurants & cafes will book out fast so I encourage those planning to come to Sydney to welcome in 2017 to pre-plan & book their travel in advance to make the most of all the great events & activities on offer” said Mr. ![]() Pet owners were also urged to make sure their animal had a safe space inside the house when fireworks began.NSW Minister For Trade, Tourism & Major Events, Stuart Ayres, said “As the 1st major city in the world to ring in the new year, Sydney’s famous Midnight Fireworks attracts eyes from across the globe but nothing beats witnessing our harbour city’s NYE 1st-hand” In addition to the crowd lining the foreshore, around 2,000 boats filled the harbour to get a water view of the spectacular.Įxtra police were out in force in Sydney, along with other major cities across Australia, and officials urged revellers to stay safe and drink responsibly. ![]() Loading.Ī crew of 50 had worked on site since December 18 to prepare for the event. The two displays, at 9:00pm and midnight, comprised an estimated seven tonnes of fireworks, including 12,000 shells, 25,000 shooting comets and 100,000 individual pyrotechnic effects - the biggest display the city has ever seen. "So celebrating their music as part of Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks displays is an opportunity to reflect on the year that has been and what the future may hold." "This year, sadly, we saw the loss of many music and entertainment legends around the world," fireworks co-producer Catherine Flanagan said. There was also a nod to the Bowie classic Space Oddity, with Saturn, moon and star-shaped fireworks.īowie, who died at the age of 69 just 10 days into 2016, lived in Sydney for about 10 years during the 1980s and '90s. not only off the barges, but also off the Sydney Harbour Bridge", a reference to Prince's hit Purple Rain. Sydney's fireworks over the harbour paid homage to Prince and David Bowie, and were set to a music medley inspired by the late singers.įireworks director Fortunato Forti said for the first time, it would "rain purple this year. More than 1 million people hit the shores of the city's harbour foreshore, with crowds also packing into choice viewing spots in other major cities across Australia to ring in 2017. Sydney's fireworks are set to reference Prince's classic Purple Rain. ![]()
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