Chris Minns has made good on a key election pledge today, announcing that NSW government-owned sites around Sydney's harbour foreshore will be free for the public this New Year's Eve.
Included are some of the best vantage points to view Sydney's world-renowned fireworks display, including locations in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Barangaroo Reserve and the Domain - including Mrs Macquaries Point.Fireworks light up the skies above Sydney Harbour. Key government-owned sites will be free this year.Most of these vantage points will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with monitored capacity limits in place.
These locations include Bradleys Head, Strickland Estate and Clark Island, Me-Mel and Shark Island.Mrs Macquarie Chair is one of Sydney's most sought-after vantage points come New Year's Eve. For the first time in over a decade, Sydneysiders will now be able to gather there on December 31 free of charge.This year, those who secure tickets to the island locations will only pay a small fee to cover their return ferry voyage.
More than 60,000 Sydneysiders and tourists are expected to make use of the newly free vantage spots.About one million people flock to Sydney's foreshores and surrounds to watch the Sydney Harbour Bridge and harbour lit up in a pyrotechnic display each year. The NSW government began charging at a handful of locations in 2011, which has expanded over the years to include more than 20 locations.key election promises to make New Year's Eve celebrations accessible to everyone"We have the most beautiful harbour and the most beautiful city, and every person should be able to enjoy it – for free," Minns said at the time.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NRL 2023 LIVE updates: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters at Accor StadiumFew regular-season matches have had as dramatic a build-up as this clash between the game’s oldest rivals with a spot in the finals on the line.
Read more »
NRL 2023 LIVE updates: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters at Accor StadiumFew regular-season matches have had as dramatic a build-up as this clash between the game’s oldest rivals with a spot in the finals on the line.
Read more »
Manhunt for 'extremely dangerous' prisoner who escaped US jailAuthorities in Pennsylvania warn convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante &x27;has nothing to lose&x27; after his breakout.
Read more »
Extra COVID-19 vaccine recommended for Australians 75 and olderAustralia&x27;s health department has updated its COVID-19 vaccine advice.
Read more »
'I have a life sentence': Balin Stewart's dad speaks after knife killer's sentenceBalin Stewart&x27;s teen killer will spend three years and six months in detention.
Read more »