New Year's Eve state-by-state events guide: Where and when to watch the fireworks
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, every year.
And yet the event still manages to sneak up on most Australians as we slowly digest our Christmas dinners.
But there's events on in every major city (and many smaller cities and towns) which don't need much planning. All you need to do is rock up.
Here's the big New Year's Eve events on in each major city in Australia.
Sydney
Sydney prides itself on its New Year's Eve celebrations more than any other event in the city.
From 8.30pm, projections will be made on the pylons of the Harbour Bridge ahead of the 9pm fireworks.
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Fireworks light up the sky over the Sydney Harbour Bridge during New Year's Eve 2021 celebrations. Kieth McInnes / City of Sydney
This year's 9pm fireworks are themed around celebrating the history and experience of local Indigenous storytellers.
Ahead of the midnight fireworks, a rainbow waterfall will cascade from the bridge in celebration of 2023 World Pride.
For the midnight spectacular, there will be explosions from the Opera House as well as four CBD rooftops.
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People across the city are packing waterfront vantage points ahead of the fireworks. Nine
Community gatherings are happening across Sydney as people prepare to ring in the New Year. Nine
All vantage points in the city are full and people are being advised not to travel into the city unless they have a ticket.
Melbourne
Melbourne has designated several spots in the CBD as "celebration zones" for New Year's Eve.
They include Treasury Gardens, Flagstaff Gardens and the Docklands Celebration Zone across the esplanade from Marvel Stadium.
Revellers are warned that Flagstaff, Melbourne Central, Kings Domain and Parliament train stations all close 15 minutes before midnight.
The early fireworks begin at 9.30pm and the midnight fireworks begin at, well, midnight.
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Revellers watching the New Year's Eve fireworks in Docklands, Melbourne. Joe Armao
Brisbane
Fireworks will be held at South Bank at 8.30pm and midnight.
Some good vantage points if you don't want to shell out for a pricey dinner or venue ticket include Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Captain Burke Park or the Clem Jones Promenade.
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Brisbane's fireworks seen from South Bank. Glenn Hunt
Adelaide
A family-friendly New Year's Eve event will be held at Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka in Adelaide.
The event starts at 6pm with live music and roving performers.
A hybrid fireworks and lights show will take place at 9.30pm before the big fireworks show at midnight.
Perth
There will be fireworks displays down on the Swan River.
Elizabeth Quay is being touted as the best vantage point for the fireworks at 9pm, with roving performers and circus acts also around.
The City of Perth recommends Yagan Square, Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge Piazza and James Street as good vantage points for the midnight fireworks.
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Canberra
Fireworks in Canberra. Jeffrey Chan
Fireworks are being held in the capital at 9pm and midnight.
Revellers are recommended to bring a picnic to Regatta Point, Patrick White Lawns, Rond Terrace or Bowen Park.
Hobart
Fireworks in Hobart are mostly positioned around the Derwent River and Sullivans Cove.
The fireworks are set for 9.30pm and midnight.
Hobart's fireworks are well known for the presence of the many sailboats in the harbour from the Sydney to Hobart race during the festivities.
Darwin
The New Year's Eve event at the Darwin Waterfront has been cancelled.
The celebration, including the scheduled fireworks displays, will not proceed as planned due to ongoing severe weather.
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