Eager spectators have been setting up early in order to snare prime positions to see Sydney’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks.
The finishing touches are being put in place for Sunday’s celebrations across the city.
Keen punters set up tents and began camping out at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair near the harbour on Friday night to guarantee the best spots to see the show.
Eager spectators have been setting up early in order to snare prime positions to see Sydney’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks
Keen punters set up tents and began camping out at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair near the harbour on Friday night to guarantee the best spots to see the show
Ylse Bouwmeester, a tourist from the Netherlands, told Nine News celebrating New Year’s Eve in Sydney was on her bucket list.
Another eager reveller said he arrived at 9pm on Friday in order to ensure a good spot.
People have been camping out in tents, including Taiwanese tourist Crystal Liu who said the long wait was worth it.
‘It’s worth it because the fireworks are the best in the world.’
Dede Edwieg from France said she was prepared to wait the 36 hours for the celebrations.
Crews have been dropping off bollards, barriers and fences to ensure the city is prepared for the partying.
The influx of tourists will give the city’s economy a boost to the tune of $170million.
There will be a significant number of foreign visitors, according to Margy Osmond of the Tourism and Transport Forum.
The influx of tourists will give the city’s economy a boost to the tune of $170million
‘Of the 1.6million people who will be around the edge of the harbour tomorrow night about 46 per cent of them are likely to be international visitors,’ she said.
A further 1billion people will watch the firework’s on Sydney’s harbour across the world on television.
‘It’s advertising you just can’t buy,’ Ms Osmond said.
Thousands of other people will celebrate at suburban spots such as Parramatta Park or at the beach in Botany Bay, where fireworks are expected from 9pm.
Roads will be closed throughout the city and suburbs on Sunday.
An extra 1000 train services will be running, while another 3500 buses will be in action.
Ferries will stop at 8pm before resuming at 12.45am with limited services.
Spectators have spent days waiting for the fireworks and have queued up to ensure they get the best spots