New Year's Eve

Next date: Tuesday, 31 December 2024 | 06:00 PM to Wednesday, 01 January 2025 | 06:00 AM

New Years Eve

Hobart has so much to offer on New Year's Eve, from great dining options in some of our wonderful restaurants, enjoying local food and wine at the Taste of Summer, visiting the waterfront Yacht Race village, or finding a quiet spot family spot to watch the fireworks over the river Derwent.

Whether you are looking to relax with friends and family, or enjoy the nightlife, Hobart has plenty of options to keep you entertained this summer.  

Hobart will be abuzz on New Year's Eve with fireworks displays lighting up the night sky over the River Derwent.

We have made some small changes year to ensure the waterfront is family friendly, accessible and fun for everyone.

If you are coming into the Hobart City waterfront area, please make sure you are aware of the road closures and plan how you will get to and from the city.

Hobart Waterfront NYE map

New Year's Eve waterfront map

Key

Information and lost children - Information centre and lost children point

First aid - First aid

Toilet - Toilet

Accessible toilet - Accessible toilet

Accessible parking - Accessible parking

Taxi rank - Taxi rank

Road closure - Taste of Summer - Road closure

Drop off and pick up zone - Drop off and pick up zone

Taxis only - Taxis only

Road closures

We are closing a number of roads around the waterfront to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

  • Elizabeth Street (between Davey and Macquarie Streets)
  • Murray Street (between Davey and Morrison Streets)
  • Morrison Street (between Murray and Elizabeth Streets)
  • Montpelier Retreat (open for access to the two major parking stations)
  • Despard Street
  • Brooke Street
  • Franklin Wharf (from Tuesday 31 December)
  • Castray Esplanade
  • Salamanca Place (from Davey Street to the Silos)

See the map at the top of the page for detailed information.

Drop-off and pick-up points

If friends or family are dropping you at the waterfront or you are getting a ride share service, there will be a drop-off/pick-up area at the bottom of Elizabeth Street (between Morrison and Davey Streets).

If you have accessibility needs, an area has been allocated for people needing more time to get in and out of vehicles. Traffic wardens will provide directions and support as needed.

There will also be a taxi rank on Salamanca Place.

See the map at the top of the page for detailed information.

Parking

Park and Ride - Regatta Grounds

Bring in 2025 safely and conveniently with Park and Ride.

Park at the Regatta Grounds and a free shuttle bus will transfer you and your passengers to the city or waterfront!

See the car park open hours, shuttle bus times and route on the Park and Ride page.

Accessible parking

Accessible parking will be available at:

Town Hall Deck car park (10 spaces): Will be allocated to accessible parking from 3 pm on New Year's Eve. Enter via Elizabeth Street, through the road closure between Macquarie and Davey Streets.

Castray Esplanade (2 spaces): There is also accessible parking available in the Argyle Street and Salamanca Multistorey Car Parks as usual and their hours have been extended on NYE.

Accessible parking will also be available at public car parks throughout the CBD as usual.

Please note: Some accessible parking spaces usually available throughout the year, or specifically promoted for the Taste of Summer, will not be available on New Year's Eve (NYE) due to road closures and safety.

See the map at the top of the page for detailed information.

Nightrider buses

Metro buses will operate additional MAIB Nightrider buses on New Year's Eve. Visit the Metro website for routes and timetables:

MAIB Nightrider NYE buses

Fireworks

There will be two displays:

  • 9.30 pm
  • Midnight

Each display will last 8 minutes.

The fireworks will be set off from two barges on the River Derwent and the Waterfront is a perfect place to watch.

We have mapped out some of the best potential viewing sites across Hobart.

This year, the Regatta Grounds will have a designated viewing area on the grassy hill looking over Macquarie Point to the Derwent and fireworks. This space will be car-free and have a food van, lighting, safety angels and toilets available. It's a perfect spot to watch the action with space for picnic rugs and children to play.

Fireworks map

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All fireworks debris is biodegradable and is designed to not affect sea life or surrounding environments.

Seating and accessible viewing

There will be an accessible viewing area beside Elizabeth Street Pier. There will be limited capacity, so we suggest you arrive at least 30 minutes before the 9.30 pm and/or midnight fireworks. Please contact us on events@hobartcity.com.au if you would like further information or would like to reserve a space.

There will be some seating available to watch the fireworks at Parliament Lawns and Franklin Wharf.

Toilets and other amenities

To help you have a safe and enjoyable experience we have increased the number of services and amenities in the waterfront area.

Please view the map at the top of the page to locate:

  • Toilets
  • First aid
  • Information centres and lost children points

Accessible toilets

In addition to the usual public toilets available around Hobart and the waterfront, three accessible toilets will be added for NYE:

  • Franklin Wharf within the free-to-access Rolex Sydney Hobart Race Village
  • Post Street
  • Morrison Street Car Park

See the map at the top of the page for detailed information.

Loud noises

Patrons can expect loud noises in these areas:

  • The entire waterfront area and nearby streets during the two fireworks displays from 9.30 pm to 9.40 pm and midnight to 12.10 am.
  • Around the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race Village, Franklin Wharf
  • Around Taste of Summer at the Princes Wharf 1 (PW1) and Salamanca Place

Quiet space

Whilst there will still be noise in the area, particularly from amplified music, Parliament Lawns and Princes Park at Battery Point should be less busy than the waterfront area.

Other events

There are many different celebrations around the city on NYE including:

When

  • Tuesday, 31 December 2024 | 06:00 PM - Wednesday, 01 January 2025 | 06:00 AM

Location

Hobart Waterfront, Hobart, 7000, View Map

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