New Year's Eve in Melbourne is special in that as long as you can see the skyline, you're bound to catch a glimpse of the New Year's Eve fireworks as the clock strikes midnight.
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If you're heading into the city, try heading towards Treasury Gardens, Docklands, Flagstaff Gardens and Kings Domain for the best views.
Don't worry about the amenities, food outlets will be open around town, as will toilet facilities. Skip the Uber surging and opt for public transport – for those travelling into the city, train and tram services will run all night to a normal Saturday timetable. Bus services will run to a normal weekend timetable. Large crowds are expected on the night, so as you can expect, there will be delays.
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