NYE Brisbane fireworks guide, what’s open on New Year’s Day 2025
If you’re hoping to see 2024 off with a bang, make sure you check out this guide to New Year’s Eve in Brisbane.
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If you’re hoping to see 2024 off with a bang, make sure you check out this guide to New Year’s Eve in Brisbane.
Where are Brisbane’s New Year’s Eve fireworks?
The Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks are held at South Bank Parklands.
What time does the fireworks display start?
The early firework show is scheduled for 7.45pm, which is ideal for families.
The late firework show is scheduled for midnight.
Road closures
A number of road closures and changed traffic conditions will be in place for New Year’s. You can find the full details from the Brisbane City Council website, here.
What’s the best way to travel?
Due to road closures and limited parking, public transport is the best way to travel on New Year’s Eve. Use Translink’s Journey Planner to plan ahead.
Public transport
On New Year’s Eve, travel across the SEQ network will be free of charge starting from 8:00pm (Tuesday, December 31) until 5:30am on New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1).
There will also be express trains running between Roma street and Moorooka (Beenleigh line) and Banoon (Gold Coast Line) stations.
Please note that if you travel before 8:00pm, normal fares and conditions apply.
Best locations to view the fireworks
The following are some of the most popular locations to view Brisbane fireworks from:
■ Clem Jones Promenade
■ South Bank Cultural Forecourt
■ Riverside Green
■ River Quay
■ Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Suburban locations where you can view the fireworks
While the most popular spots are near the river, if travelling into the city isn’t an option for you or if you’re not a fan of large crowds or loud noise, you can also see the fireworks from afar. Though not close to the action, you should be able to see the The Lord Mayor’s fireworks from several suburban locations.
■ Mt Gravatt Lookout
■ Mt Coot-tha Lookout
■ Victoria Park
■ St Bridgid’s Church, Red Hill
■ Collins Rd, Ferny Hills
■ Stuartholme Rd, Bardon
■ Plucks Rd, Arana Hills
■ Camellia Ave, Everton Hills
■ Bilsen Rd, Wavell Heights
■ Eildon Hill Reservoir, Windsor
■ Zeehan St and Rode Rd, Wavell Heights
■ Forbes St, Hawthorne
■ Old Cleveland Rd, Coorparoo
■ Camp Hill Bowls Club car park, Ferguson Rd
■ Holy Trinity Church, Woolloongabba
■ Cnr Dornoch Tce and Hampstead Rd, Highgate Hill
■ Gateway Bridge
What’s open on New Years day public holiday?
Shopping centres
■ Westfield Chermside 10:00am – 5:00pm
■ Westfield Mt Gravatt 10:00am – 5:30pm
■ Westfield Carindale 10:00am – 5:00pm
■ Westfield North Lakes 10:00am – 5:00pm
■ Westfield Helensvale 10:00am – 4:00pm
■ Queens Plaza 10:30am – 4:00pm
■ Macarthur Central: 7:00am – 9:00pm
■ Aspley Hypermarket 9:00am – 5:30pm
■ Sunnybank Plaza 9:00am – 6:00pm
■ Uptown (previously The Myer Centre) 10:00am – 5:00pm
■ Indooroopilly Shopping Centre 10:00am – 4:00pm
■ DFO Brisbane 10:00am – 6:00pm
Coles
On New Year’s Day, all stores are expected to be open. Special trading hours may apply to individual locations.
Woolworths
On New Year’s Day, all stores are expected to be open. Special trading hours may apply to individual locations.
Aldi
On New Year’s Day, stores are expected to be open. Customers are advised to check their local store.
IGA
IGA outlets may be open at reduced hours depending on individual stores and shopping centres.
Bottle shops
Liquorland, BWS and Dan Murphy’s may be open at reduced hours depending on individual stores and shopping centres. We recommend checking your local store for exact timings.
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