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New Years Eve
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour with Sydney Cove Water Taxis
Sydney Harbour is world-renowned for the most spectacular event in the world to welcome in the New Year, offering two unforgettable fireworks displays at 9 pm and midnight on Sydney Harbour. Not only do you have the fireworks on the Harbour Bridge, office buildings and the Opera House, but There are also 7 fireworks barges spread out from Goat Island west of the Harbour bridge all the way to Clark Island East of the Harbour bridge which makes Sydney Harbour the best place to be on New Years eve. The New Years Fireworks event is produced by the City of Sydney and has a pre-show program, which includes the Sydney Harbour Lights parade by several vessels within the exclusion zone between the 9pm and midnight fireworks
Arrive in Style with Sydney Cove Water Taxis
Skip the road closures and traffic hassles by choosing a Sydney Cove Water Taxi. These services offer a truly memorable experience by taking you anywhere you need to go on Sydney Harbour to get you to your party venue or hire your own water taxi for front-row seats to watch the fireworks. Highlights include:
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Private cruises through Sydney Harbour, giving you stunning views of the skyline and fireworks.
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Exclusive access to the exclusion zones on the harbour for both the 9 pm and midnight shows.
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Small-group charters (typically 20–28 passengers) for a relaxed, intimate experience.
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Most vessels allow you to bring your own snacks and drinks, making it a perfect option for groups or couples.
Water taxis also offer a unique way to access the Harbour when many roads and public areas are closed or heavily crowded.
Arrive in Style with Sydney Cove Water Taxis
Skip the road closures and traffic hassles by choosing a Sydney Cove Water Taxi. These services offer a truly memorable experience by taking you to or from most places around the Harbour for you to bring in the New Year.
Have a party on a friends boat we offer vessel transfers as well for you to join your friends or hire your own water taxi for a front-row seat to the fireworks. Highlights include:
- Private charter a water taxi for your group’s exclusive use. Our skippers will navigate to the best possible viewing location for you to enjoy the fireworks display.
- Exclusive access to the exclusion zones between 9:45pm to 11:00pm to get you across the Harbour before the midnight Fireworks show.
- Small-group charters (typically 20–28 passengers) for a relaxed, intimate experience.
- Most vessels allow you to bring your own drinks and snacks, making it a perfect option for private groups or individual shared vessels.
Water taxis also offer a unique way to access the Harbour when many roads and public areas are closed or heavily crowded see link for more information The official website | Sydney New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour: Water Taxi FAQ
1. What cruise options are available?
- 9 pm Family Fireworks Cruise: Departs at 8:00 pm and returns at 9:30 pm.
- Midnight Main Event Cruise: Departs at 11:00 pm and returns at 12:30 am.
2. Where do the cruises depart from?
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Shared cruises typically depart from Woolloomooloo Wharf, opposite the Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel.
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Private charters can depart from a variety of wharfs, though extra fees may apply for non-standard pickup locations.
3. How many passengers can each boat hold?
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Each water taxi can accommodate 20–28 passengers, ideal for both shared groups and private celebrations.
4. Can I bring my own food and drinks?
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Yes! All cruises are BYO (Bring Your Own). Most vessels will provide ice, but you should check this in advance.
5. Are there onboard facilities?
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Boats come with Bluetooth sound systems so guests can enjoy the synchronized fireworks soundtrack.
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Note: There are no toilet facilities onboard, so plan accordingly.
6. Do the water taxis access the exclusion zone?
- Yes. Water taxis are the only vessels allowed inside the official exclusion zone between 9:45pm & 11:00pm after the exclusion zone is active at 8pm , offering prime advantage to get to and from different viewing locations for the midnight fireworks displays. Water Taxis are also except from the 6-knot speed restriction that in place from 3:00pm to 7:00pm which means they can still get you around the Harbour quicker
7. How do I book, and when should I pay?
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Bookings are made directly through the operator via phone or email.
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Full payment is required by 30 November. Cancellations are non-refundable.
8. Can I use the water taxi just to get to or from most places ?
- Absolutely. You can book a water taxi simply for transport to or from your land-based New Year’s Eve location—especially useful given the city’s road closures and large crowds.
9. What will I see before the fireworks?
- Cruises typically include a scenic Harbour tour, experiencing iconic landmarks before stopping right on the exclusion Zone line normally between Clark and Bradleys for an unforgettable panoramic view of the fireworks display.
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Wharf |
Closed |
Time |
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Balmain East (Darling Street) Ferry Wharf |
31st December |
17:30 |
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Beaulah Street Kirribilli |
30th December 20:00 |
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Campbells Cove Pontoon Circular Quay |
31st December |
14:00 |
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Commissioners Steps Circular Quay |
31st December |
14:00 |
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Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf |
31st December |
17:15 |
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Eastern Pontoon Circular Quay |
31st December |
14:00 |
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Harbour Master Steps Circular Quay |
31st December |
14:00 |
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Ives Steps Walsh Bay |
31st December |
14:00 |
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Jeffrey Street Kirribilli |
30th December |
20:00 |
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Man O' War ( Opera House) |
30th December |
00:00 |
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McMahons Point Ferry Wharf |
31st December |
10:00 |
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Milsons Point Ferry Wharf |
31st December |
15:00 |
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Taronga Zoo Ferry Wharf |
31st December |
17:15 |
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Towns Place East and West (Walsh Bay 10) |
31st December 14:00 |
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Walsh Bay Pier 2 Pontoon |
31st December |
14:00 |
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Woolwich Ferry Wharf |
31st December |
11:30 |
- All wharves remain closed until 1:00am on 1st January, except Man O War which re-opens at 7:45am on 1st January.
- Cockle Bay Darling Harbour closure will occur from 8:00am Tuesday the 31st of December – 3:00am, 1st January.
Experience Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Eve like never before with front-row seats on the water, courtesy of a Sydney Cove Water Taxi. Be sure to book early and prepare for a magical night on the harbour!
If you’ve ever considered a cruise on Sydney Harbour at night, you can’t go past New Year’s Eve for a visual extravaganza of epic proportions you will not forget. We offer shared cruises leaving from Woolloomooloo wharf in Front of China Doll Restaurant or you can hire the water taxis for exclusive group hire, Relax or whoop it up and get into the fun atmosphere with a couple of million other folks around the Harbour. There are two great cruises on the night. For the 9.00 P.M. fireworks display we do a cruise from 8.00 until 9.30 p.m. For the midnight fireworks, we cruise from 11.00 until 1230. We guarantee you will see all there is to see on the night. We usually cruise around slowly for an hour or so checking out all the sights while you sip your (B.Y.O.) celebratory drinks until shortly before the firing where we find a spot near the Opera House and Harbour Bridge to watch the most amazing fireworks you’ll ever see.
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day. All allocated seats for fireworks and all other transfers are to be paid for in full, by the 30th of November prior to the Event and are non-refundable.