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NYE 2024 in Sydney

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Crowds flock to Sydney’s vantage points for a front-row seat to the city’s world-famous fireworks display.

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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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The bridge explodes welcoming in the New Year.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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Fireworks explode from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House to welcome in the New Year. Credit:Wolter Peeters

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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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More than a million people gathered around the city to watch the display.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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The harbour illuminates welcoming in the new year.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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The bridge comes alive on New Years Eve.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour, viewed from Mrs Macquaries Chair.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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The harbour glows blue during New Year’s Eve celebrationsCredit:Wolter Peeters

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The bridge comes alive at midnight.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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9pm goes off with a bang at Mrs Macquaries chair. Credit:Wolter Peeters

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The Opera House is seen set against a blaze of fireworks at 9pmCredit:Wolter Peeters

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The 9pm New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour, viewed from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Credit:Wolter Peeters

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A cacophany of colour fronts the harbour.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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The 9pm New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour gets underwayCredit:Wolter Peeters

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Kids watch the NYE fireworks at Currarong in the NSW ShoalhavenCredit:Nick Moir

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Spectators at Manly watch the local 9pm fireworks.Credit:James Brickwood

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Spectators at Manly watch the local 9pm fireworks.Credit:James Brickwood

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The afternoon heat proves a little for some at Mrs Macquarie’s ChairCredit:Wolter Peeters

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Spectators claim their vantage point at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair Credit:Wolter Peeters

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Crowds take pause ahead of the fireworks at Mrs Macquarie’s ChairCredit:Wolter Peeters

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The Sydney Skyline takes a backseat as spectators claim their vantage point at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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A flotilla of spectators take to the harbour ahead of the fireworks.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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Kids try to cool off.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

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Crowds gathering at the Domain ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney on Tuesday.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

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A massive crowd is gathering at the Opera House forecourt.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

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Some people went straight back to sleep once they had staked their site.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

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Crowds gathering at the Domain in the morning ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

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The Rocks was already full at 10am.Credit:Rhett Wyman

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Some have staked their spot with tents this morning.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

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People try to stay out of the sun as the temperature rises.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

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People secure their spot at Hickson Road Reserve.Credit:Rhett Wyman

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The queue snaked all the way back past the art gallery.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

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Police monitor the crowd.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

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Shade is at a premium at the forecourt.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

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Crowds line the stairs at the Opera HouseCredit:Flavio Brancaleone

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People run to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nye-2024-in-sydney-20241231-p5l1bv.html