Where to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks across Perth
WA is set for a hot and busy New Year’s Eve, with crowds expected to gather on beaches and foreshores to enjoy various fireworks displays across the state.
Fireworks will light up skies across Perth tonight for New Year’s Eve, with a packed schedule of displays from early family shows through to midnight.
The city’s main celebrations will be at Elizabeth Quay, where family-friendly fireworks are scheduled for 8.30pm, followed by the main 15-minute display over the Swan River at midnight.
Fireworks have long been the focal point of Perth’s Australia Day skyshow.Credit: City of Perth
City of Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds said this year’s event will extend to the Supreme Court Gardens, which will have free rides, shade and a range of food truck options.
“This year’s event will be even bigger and better,” Reynolds said.
“If the crowds at Elizabeth Quay aren’t your thing, the fireworks can also be seen and heard from a special vantage spot in Birdiya Drive, near the Convention Centre.
“Partygoers can also head to Northbridge, which will host its own midnight firework display, and many city restaurants will be open throughout the evening.”
The South Perth foreshore will again be one of the most popular vantage points, with large crowds expected for views facing the CBD skyline.
Celebrations at last year’s Perth event. Credit: City of Perth
Buses and trains will be operating all night, with free travel in place from midnight until 6am, January 1.
Several other metro locations are also hosting fireworks throughout the evening.
In the northern suburbs, Mindarie Marina will host fireworks at about 8.30pm, alongside live entertainment and dining at the marina.
Across the water, Rottnest Island will stage a family fireworks display over Thomson Bay at the same time.
Further south, Mandurah will hold two fireworks displays over the estuary, with shows at 9pm and again at midnight.
Similarly, in Rockingham, fireworks are planned for 9pm near the foreshore, followed by a midnight display.
Private events will also be holding fireworks across the city.