alexswift

Hello

I am searching for a bit of a tourist "tick the box" I.E. a good spot to watch the fireworks but something social. Also if I can avoid $600 to $900 for a spot at the Opera House bar or Gala dinner that would be a bonus!


Thanks


Alex

Swerv-o

Cockatoo Island is meant to be pretty good - you can go and camp there for the night, and it has a great view of the bridge.

Watch out if you intend to drink though - The City of Sydney killjoy council have banned [alcoholic] drinking in most public places with views of the bridge/harbour.

Ballast point Park in Balmain also has a great view of the harbour, and is run by a different council, so you may get a better view there, plus some drinks.
Also Birchgrove and Yurulbin Parks in Birchgrove also have good views. I went to the latter the first year I was here, and there was a great party atmosphere.


S

markbhx

Oh dear, no ticket yet? You may very well be on the streets with the other 2 million people. Opera bar has already sold out.
Avoid any public grassy areas/ parks unless you plan on getting there at 10am and waiting 14 hours to see some fireworks.
If you havent got a ticket you could try some pubs in the rocks, but you still will have to be there by 12pm to get in. After a 6 hour queuing marathon to get in the domain my 1st year here, I always go for a ticketed place. No Q's at the bar, toilets and plenty of standing room.

Swerv-o

Just reading the paper, and it appears that every public park with a view of the bridge will be an alcohol free zone, so if you want to drink and watch the fireworks, then it will have to be a ticketed place as Mark suggests.

For me, having been a slave to the stupid 'effin fireworks for the last 4 years, I think we're going to go and do something completely different instead.


S

paddyo

get friendly with someone who has a view!! pronto!!
I think some of the Thursday CBD crowd might be doing something at a private venue. But if they haven't mentioned it to you then your'e probably not invited!!

paddyo

But it will still involve alcohol right???

markbhx

I think he's going for an evening of basket weaving this year

Swerv-o

Well, that comes as no surprise.



Not sure yet - were thinking about going to The Mountains, but open to better suggestions. Did the view thing a couple of years ago, and TBH I don't think that experience could ever be topped, so will try and do something different this year. Though, it certainly will involve alcohol...


S

markbhx

And here are said vantage points that Mr S suggested http://www.sydneynewyearseve.com/van...nteractive-map

Good Luck!

This place is under the bridge http://www.harbourview.com.au/ They dont seem to list any events though, might be worth popping in and asking?

Have we been the harbourview on a Thu?

Swerv-o

Yeah, went a while back. It's RIGHT under the bridge though - so much so I doubt you would be able to see any fireworks...


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markbhx

Who needs to see em when your almost in em! I still think there is market for a bridgeclimb during the firework show. I'd pay for that!!

alexswift

Thanks for the tips.

I think I needed to be in the country around June to get the right tickets. My manager has a tent on an Island for $500!!

I have sort of a view from my flat but its not really ready for a party its a bit empty plus public transport and road closures not going to work much.

Unless I can score a couch to crash I think I am stuck on the North Side (the north side choice bites again).


Yours

Alex

Swerv-o

The North Side choice will always bite!

There was some talk of shenanigans in Balmain, but I'm not sure what's happening there.


S

markbhx

I'm on the north, getting in and out isnt too bad as long as you avoid peak hours. I'd aim to get into the city by 8pm at the latest. The trains run all night across the bridge with the exception of 9pm and 12am. I got a bus home last year about 2am without any problems.

markbhx

Southern Scum!!