New Year’s Eve crowds begin to form as Australians race to the best vantage points to watch the 2024 fireworks
- A crowd was already forming in Australia
- The country starts the countdown to the new year
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Crowds have already formed in and around Sydney Harbor by enthusiastic revelers eager to get a good vantage point for the city’s infamous fireworks display.
Thousands of people have gathered in various places around the city hoping to get a front row seat.
A group of men had been queuing at the Domain for three days when the queue started moving to let people into the Royal Botanic Gardens just before 8am.
People have also been queuing at the Opera House since midnight, with footage showing crowds rushing to the gate at the harbor for a good view.
Meanwhile, others set up tents on Cockatoo Island and camped there overnight.
The race is on to find the best place to watch Sydney’s 2024 fireworks
Crowds have already formed in and around Sydney Harbor as enthusiastic revelers eager to get a good vantage point for the city’s infamous fireworks
A group of men had been queuing at the Domain for three days when the queue started moving to let people into the Royal Botanic Gardens just before 8am.
Those who queued overnight experienced damp and cool conditions, with the weather not expected to clear until later on Sunday.
For the fireworks at midnight the temperature is expected to be 21°C with some cloud and perhaps a shower, but this is certainly not expected to dampen the display or the enthusiasm of the crowd.
More than 400,000 people are expected to use public transport and well over a million people are expected to gather for the screening.
A large police presence is expected among partygoers in the city, with NSW Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism Yasmin Catley thanking them for their efforts.
“I want to thank every officer who keeps the public safe on New Year’s Eve,” she said.
Hundreds of thousands of revelers are expected to flood into the city to ring in the new year
A couple tows an esky as they prepare to camp all day to watch the 2024 fireworks
More than 400,000 people are expected to use public transport and well over a million people are expected to gather for the screening
Thousands of people have gathered in various places around the city hoping to get a front row seat
‘We want everyone to have fun and enjoy themselves, but safely and responsibly.
“Our police are incredibly dedicated and hardworking. This operation shows the lengths they have gone to to keep the NSW community safe.”
More than 8.5 tonnes of fireworks are planned for the 9pm and 12pm displays, with a crew of 60 and more than 11km of cable required for the event.
A large police presence is expected in the city among partygoers, NSW Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism Yasmin Catley thanks them for their efforts
More than 8.5 tonnes of fireworks are planned for the 9pm and 12pm displays, with a crew of 60 and more than 11km of cable required for the event
Crowds began to form early Sunday morning as Aussies raced to the best vantage points in Sydney
Cooler bags and camping gear are a common sight among Sydneysiders as they prepare to spend the day outside, waiting for the midnight fireworks