Barangaroo comes at a price at New Year's

Just months after Sydney's Barangaroo Reserve was "returned to the people", families will have to fork out $79 to watch this year's New Year's fireworks from the harbourside park.

The Barangaroo Delivery Authority has announced that 10,000 tickets will be released to the public for those wanting to spread out a picnic blanket at the headland park on December 31.

"Guests will be able to sit on the lawns, buy food and beverages, and enjoy one of the most spectacular new views of Sydney in comfort," CEO of Barangaroo Delivery Authority Craig van der Laan said.

Adult tickets are $29.50, while child and concession ticket costs $14.50.

Premier Mike Baird said at the official opening on August 22 that the area had been returned to the people.

On Monday he said the government is considering a "range of options" for people visiting the headland on New Year's Eve.

"I can assure you we want as many people as possible to access that," Mr Baird told reports in Sydney.

He said the government was still finalising details for the end-of-year celebrations, which would be released soon.

Tickets to the all-age event will be up for sale on Thursday.

EVENT DETAILS:

* $14.50 child & concession

* $29.50 adult 16+

* $79 family (two adults, two children)

* Maximum of 10 tickets in one transaction

* Pre-sale tickets available to subscribers Wednesday November 11

* General ticket sales available from Thursday November 12 on Moshtix