New Years Eve Sydney 2010

Join the party, be part of the Harbour of Light Parade

Have you ever dreamt of spending New Years Eve in Sydney, Australia? I admit, I have.

Since I watched the millenium New Years Eve fireworks in Sydney on TV, I thought it must be fun to join the party in Sydney. This must be the most magnificient experience to be on a cruise on that special night.

Video of the Millenium Fireworks at Sydney Harbour

If you happen to be in Australia in late December / early January, don't miss the chance to celebrate the start of the New Year at Sydney Harbour.

New Years Eve Sydney

New Years Eve fireworks in Sydney have been a stunning attraction for years. Until the Millenium night, the main fireworks where launched at 9 pm, smaller fireworks where held at midnight.
Fireworks are usually launched from the harbour bridge, vessels on the harbour, and several buildings in the city. Known as the "bridge effect", a thematic display is revealed on the harbour bridge during the midnight fireworks.
In the Millenium night it was the word eternity in honour of Arthur Stace.

How to spend New Years Eve in Sydney

Without doubt, the best place to welcome the New Year in Sydney is somewhere on, or along the harbour. Major events include the family fireworks at 9 pm, the Harbour of Light Parade, and finally the big count down and the main fireworks at midnight. New Years Eve celebration usually start in the afternoon, and there are parties everywhere in Sydney.

Around 1.5 million people are expected to gather at top spots around the harbour to see the fireworks and have fun. Additionally, thousands of vessels are launched to welcome the New Year on the harbour.

Please note: There will be an exclusion zone for boats, marked by lit yellow buoys, from 8 pm on New Years Eve to about 12:30 am on New Years Day. The exclusion zone extends from Cockatoo Island to Clark Island, and no unauthorised boats are allowed within the zone at this time.

So instead of hiring a boat to be part of the celebrations on Sydney Harbour, you are much better off to join a tour on one of the 55 vessels that are part of the Harbour of Light Parade. These ships are allowed to cruise within the excluson zone, and bring you very close to the fireworks, and provide you with the best views.

Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve Cocktail Cruise

Get on board the Bella Vista, a three-level glass vessel, and cruise all night within the exclusion zone. That means you are part of the Harbour of Light Parade, and other activities happening on that night.

Enjoy the breath-taking views while you join the party on board. Canapes and free drinks are included all night.

This is a cocktail-style cruise, so there won't be reservated table seats. Who wants to sit down anyway when the party is on? :)

Departs: 31th December 2010, from Bella Vista King Street Wharf 9, Darling Harbour, boarding from 6:45 pm, tour departs at 7 pm.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours, tour return to King Street Wharf at 1 am.

Don't be late! Book the night to remember right now.