Over a week ago now, I was sat under Sydney Harbour Bridge preparing to watch a firework show that for the last twenty one years I'd watched on TV with a literal OMG face.I was pretty excited to say the least. It was something Jack and I had said we'd wanted to do since we first decided to travel Australia together but something I think we both thought might not happen. However, after a five day drive to get to Sydney we were both very determined to get the best view possible.
As I said we ended up right under Harbour Bridge, a little by luck I hasten to add, but with, if I do say so myself, one of the best views in Sydney - according to the Sydney siders we were sat next to. However, this was no easy find. We had traipsed all over the city to find a decent, free view. Little did we know that the best spots would be closed to the public by 2pm in the afternoon. Both the Sydney Opera House and Mrs Maquarie's chair in the botanic gardens were closed to the public whilst we were wandering around Darling Harbour.
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However, were we failed in knowledge of the Sydney NYE celebrations, Sydney deliver. There were 'help' tents everywhere with volunteers able to tell you where to find anything you needed, toilets, water, and the best spot still available in the city. We were told to head towards the rocks, which we did and our view was incredible.
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Sydney did not disappoint. The whole evening was pretty spectacular. We arrived at our spot at 8pm and we thought we'd be bored stiff until midnight. We were wrong, there were mini firework shows, air displays, the harbour of light parade all leading up to the moment we were all waiting for. The countdown and then the show stopping firework show. And it was show stopping. I'm so glad we made the effort to get there and didn't settle for the first place we came to when looking for somewhere to sit. It was well earned.
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So a few tips for NYE in Sydney?
1) Pick up a program of events before hand, you will want to know when things are happening and where
2) Prepare to be there for a few hours, things close early. If you want the best spots you're going to be there a while - water, food, blankets etc.
3) If you're not sure ask. There are people there who know and want to help so just ask.
4) Don't take heaps of photos and miss the show. Take a few then sit back and enjoy.
5) Explore Sydney before NYE. You don't want to be stuck away from the Harbour so make sure you see what you want to see way before the evening
6) Check public transport. Things stop running into Circular Quay way before 6pm so make sure you know when the last bus, train or ferry is and don't rush for the first one after midnight, they'll be plenty.
7) Enjoy yourself!
Yep. Sydney was spectacular, a definite must see if you're there. What did you do for NYE, any other show stoppers we should see in the future? Let me know in the comments.
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