Accessible viewing area - Barangaroo
Barangaroo is a great location for families to watch the spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks. It features excellent views of Balmain, Goat Island, Balls Head Point and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The site is suitable for people with a range of access requirements.
Site description
· The site slopes up to the south.
· An accessible area is located close to the top of the slope (which is relatively flat) and provides a view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
· Facilities and services are located slightly uphill from the accessible area. This is an easy/medium difficulty.
· No shade – bring a hat, sunscreen, rain jacket or umbrella
· No seating – you may bring your own fold up chairs
Site access
Entry to the site is via Gate H5, Hickson Road, Barangaroo. The site opens at 6pm on 31 December and closes at 12.30am on 1 January.
Booking the accessible viewing area
You must book the accessible viewing area in advance by contacting ey. Your booking is non-transferable and accessibility criteria will apply.
For more information about accessibility and transport for the City of Sydney NYE event contact:
Paul Nunnari, Manager, Event Access and Inclusion
NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet
Phone: (02) 9228 5667 Mobile: 0477 318 481
Email:
Getting there
Public transport
· This is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve.
· Circular Quay train station is about 10-minute walk on a relatively flat path. Note that trains will not stop at Circular Quay station between 6pm on 31 December and 1am on 1 January. However accessibility guests are permitted to exit the train at this station. Please contact Paul Nunnari for more information.
· Wynyard station is about a 10-minute walk with a moderate/high gradient incline and decline.
· To plan your trip, visit transportnsw.info or call 131 500.
Driving and parking
Driving is not recommended. Extensive road closures and clearways are in place in and around the city on New Year’s Eve. See livetraffic.com.au for details. For accessible parking details please email ey
Taxis and private vehicles
Taxis are in high demand on New Year’s Eve, so please book in advance.
Call 02 8332 0200 or visit zero200.com.au. For guests arriving via taxi or private vehicle, please note that Hickson Road closes to all vehicles at 7pm on New Year’s Eve.
Nearest drop off zone
The access drop off/pick up zone for guests with limited mobility is at Hickson Road, Barangaroo. Hickson Road closes to vehicles at 7pm on New Year’s Eve.
Audio description
Enjoy a live audio description from 8.30pm on:
· 2RPH
· 1224AM
· 100.5FM
· 2RPH digital
You can also listen online at 2rph.org.au
Highlights include the 9pm family fireworks, Harbour of Light Parade and midnight fireworks display. Bring your own radio with headphones to tune in.
104.1 2DayFM will also simulcast soundtracks for the 9pm and midnight fireworks.
Find out more
Plan a great night out with the New Year’s Eve event guide and the official Sydney NYE Telstra App.
See the City of Sydney’s website sydneynewyearseve.com for details.