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Sydney New Year’s Eve

There’s no better place to welcome
Be one of the first in the world to the new year than in Sydney – the New Year’s Eve Capital of the World.

welcome the new decade as Sydney dazzles you with its
The internationally-loved event on Sydney Harbour brings in more than 1.5 million spectators and is watched by more than 1 billion viewers across the world.world-class event and a spectacular Midnight Fireworks Display.

Celebrations start with Pre-Show Entertainment from 5pm and festivities get bigger with the not-to-be-missed 9pm Family and Midnight Fireworks Displays.

Start your party plans early and make sure you get a front row seat to the best show in the world.

When: 31st December at 6:00pm

Where: Harbour Sydney 2000

Costs: FREE

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 NYE @ BARANGAROO

Watch the fireworks with family and friends from the best vantage point on Sydney harbour this New Year’s Eve, when Barangaroo opens for a festival of fun and family activities.

Opening from 6.30pm, the Barangaroo New Year’s event will feature food and drink stalls, including wood-fired pizzas and burgers, along with street performers all capped off by the electric display on Sydney’s Harbour.

Watch the fireworks cascading down the harbour and enjoy an uninterrupted view of the display on the bridge, while enjoying a picnic with your family from this unique vantage point.

The Barangaroo New Year’s Eve event is the ideal destination for families, with facilities and entertainment for young and old. Barangaroo wishes to welcome the whole of Sydney to enjoy New Year’s Eve from our famous shoreline. Tickets are $15 per family, $5 per adult and $3 per child, plus booking fee. Visit www.ticketek.com to purchase tickets to the event.

When: 31st December at 6:30pm

Where: Barangaroo , Gate 4, Hickson Road Millers Point 2000

Costs: Adult: $5.00, Children: $3.00, Family: $15.00

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 Coogee will sparkle with a spectacular fireworks display

If you dread battling the city crowds on New Year’s Eve, head to Coogee Beach for a sensational fireworks display and an easy to find picnic spot.

Randwick Mayor Scott Nash said Coogee Beach is a sensational setting to see in 2012 with the Council’s annual Coogee Sparkles firework display sure to delight.

“Coogee Sparkles is already a popular event for many in the eastern suburbs community, but there is always space for more,” said the Randwick Mayor.

“This year the fireworks will start at the new family-friendly time of 9pm.

“It’s a great alternate to the craziness and congestion of the city on New Year’s Eve, especially for young families and there’s plenty of space available to set up your evening picnic.

“There are regular buses to and from the city and Central Station or if you plan on driving, there’s usually nearby onstreet parking available.

“There are many vantage points along the Coogee Beach foreshore to view the colourful and vibrant fireworks, including Goldstein Reserve located directly behind the beach, Grant Reserve to the south and Dunningham Reserve to the north.”

When:  December 31, 2010   at 9.30pm

Where: Coggee Beach

Costs: FREE

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 Soul of Sydney: Free FUNK DISCO & HIP HOP & House New Years Day Blockparty Picnic

Secret Eastern Beachside Location (Email soulofsydney@gmail.com for location info)

Soul of Sydney & Our House Sydney will be hosting another special family friendly New Years Day FUNK Throw-down picnic to kick off 2012 in the right kind of fashion, with some good friends, in the great outdoors enjoying the sunshine and with DJ’s playing REAL music in the right environment.

DJ’s will be on rotation playing everything from from James Brown, Jocelyn Brown, Masters At Work, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, Dilla, Larry Levan, Sade, Jill Scott & Frankie Knuckles just to name a few.

Real Music, Real People Enjoying in a family friendly outdoor environment.

When: January 1st 1pm-10pm

Where: Secret Eastern Beachside Location (Email soulofsydney@gmail.com for location info)

Costs: FREE

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