Sydney NYE 2025 In Pictures
Crowds flock to Sydney’s vantage points for a front-row seat to the city’s world-famous fireworks display.
46 ImagesDecember 31, 2025 — 9.19pm
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A side-on view across the harbour from the CBD.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Fireworks light up the harbour.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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Golden fireworks spray from the Sydney Harbour Bridge.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour, photographed from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks, seen from Circular Quay.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks, seen from Circular Quay.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Green fireworks spread from all sides of the bridge.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks, seen from Circular Quay.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks, seen from Circular Quay.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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An overview of the harbour during the fireworks display.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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‘Peace’ and ‘Unity’ were written on the bridge during the minute of silence.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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A tribute to the victims of the Bondi terror attack is displayed on the Sydney Harbour bridge.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge is illuminated in recognition of the City of Sydney’s official charity partner, Beyond Blue.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The 9pm New Year’s Eve fireworks, seen from Circular Quay.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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New Year’s Eve 9pm fireworks on Sydney Harbour.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The 9pm New Year’s Eve fireworks, seen from Circular Quay.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The 9pm New Year’s Eve fireworks, seen from Circular Quay.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The 9pm New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The 9pm New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrated sky, land and sea countryCredit:Dominic Lorrimer
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Crowd-surfing at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, as people wait for the New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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Dancing at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, as people wait for the New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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Crowd-surfing at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, as people wait for the New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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Crowds at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair wait for the New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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Crowds at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair wait for the New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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Crowds at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair wait for the New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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Crowds at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair wait for the New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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Crowds at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair wait for the New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The crowd waiting for New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The crowd at Circular Quay wait for New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The crowd waiting for New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The crowd at Circular Quay wait for New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Crowds waiting at Circular Quay for New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The crowd at Circular Quay wait for New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The crowd at Circular Quay wait for New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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People gather at Mrs Macquaries Chair as they wait ahead of the New Year’s Eve fireworks display in Sydney.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone
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Revellers wait for a coveted fireworks viewing spot at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone
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Revellers queue outside the Domain in Sydney’s CBD to get to the best vantage points for New Year’s Eve fireworks.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone
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Lines outside the Art Gallery of New South Wales.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone
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Some tried to sleep as long as possible this morning.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone
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Stake your spot and get some sleep.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone
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As the gates opened, people ran to get the best spots.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone