NYE Goat Island
Sydney Harbour National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about NYE Goat Island.
Getting there and parking
A special ferry will take you to and from Goat Island. There will be signs at the Barangaroo ferry wharves to check in. All visitors are required to leave the island at the end of the midnight fireworks.
Ferry times:
- 1st ferry: Meet at 6pm. Departs at 6.30pm
- 2nd ferry: Meet at 6.45pm. Departs at 7.15pm
- Return ferries depart at 9.30pm (after the 9pm fireworks), 12.30am and 1.15am.
Parking
Parking is not available.
By public transport
Visit the Transport NSW website or call 131 500 for information about how to get to and from Barangaroo ferry wharf. Extended special event services will be running during the evening.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
This event is not wheelchair-accessible.
Prohibited
- large or wheelie eskies
- tents
- shade structures
- sparklers
- fireworks
- candles
- barbecues
- animals
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
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