Just a year ago, you had to pay to access many of the prime New Year's Eve fireworks-viewing spots throughout Sydney – but this year, the NSW government has announced that it's allowing free access to the best seats in the house across Barangaroo Reserve, West Circular Quay, Campbells Cove, Hickson Road Reserve, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, The Domain and Mrs Macquarie’s Point (where tickets used to sell for up to $520).
For the more adventurous revellers among us, there’s also the option to head to one of Sydney’s National Parks like Bradley’s Head, Stickland Estate, Clark Island, Me-Mel (Goat Island) or Shark Island.
While some of the spots require a pre-booked ticket, there are also a number of locations across the foreshore playing host to free, unticketed vantage points for the big night – it's first in, best dressed, so you'll want to get in early.
Suss it all out over here.