Here are 42 of the best view points for the Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks

Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve fireworks

The Sydney New Years Eve fireworks display is famous across the world, with thousands travelling to see it. Don’t leave planning to the last minute โ€” here’s what you need to know ahead of the big day. Ask me about New Year’s Eve and I’ll probably say it’s the most anticlimactic night of the year.

Things to do in Sydney Harbour Bridge: where to eat, drink, play and stay

Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during sunset, with a cruise ship leaving the harbour

Sydney Harbour Bridge isnโ€™t just a landmark to climb or cross โ€” itโ€™s surrounded by incredible restaurants, bars and hotels that showcase the best of the harbour. Here’s the ultimate guide to things to do around one of the city’s most famous icons.

Secure your seats for Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour as pre-sale starts tomorrow

Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour

Sydneyโ€™s most spectacular stage event is set to return in 2026 โ€“ and itโ€™s a big one. The Phantom of the Opera will once again take over Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, bringing a milestone celebration to the cityโ€™s iconic floating stage. Here’s how to get your tickets when pre-sale opens tomorrow morning.

15 Best Swimming Spots in Sydney Harbour

Marrinawi Cove at Barangaroo

A swim in the glittering waters of Sydney Harbour may be appealing, but Marine Rescue NSW deal with hundreds of people in trouble and the Harbour’s ecosystems also need protecting. There are plenty of safe swimming spots though โ€“ here are some of the best.

Risk averse? Opera Australia pick ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ for Sydney Harbour’s 2026 season

The Phantom of the Opera Handa Opera on Sydney Habour

Opera Australia always goes for the big guns when it comes to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, the one-of-one customisable floating stage that pops up from late March to late April each year. This 2025 season saw Guys & Dolls revived for the occasion, previous years have run through sure-shots like West Side Story and