Another year has come and gone and once again the New Year's Eve fireworks display will take over the Brown Snake (Brisbane River).

The theme for this year's show is "City of Dreams" and crowds will be treated to two fireworks displays featuring more than 100,000 pyrotechnic effects.

Here's what you need to know to have an enjoyable night out and ring in the new year safely.

What time are the fireworks?

Midnight - obviously.

But there will also be a display at 7:45pm for those who might not make it all the way in to the new year.

For the first time, the show will feature four simultaneous displays across four precincts.

There will also be two drone shows at 9pm and 11pm, which will only be visible from South Bank and Queen's Wharf.

It's advisable to get a spot to see the fireworks early as the best viewing spots can fill up quickly.

The fenced-in area at South Bank opens at 9am and is the most popular place to view the fireworks from.

The other key precincts are Queen's Wharf, the Howard Smith Wharves and the Riverside Centre.

Capacity at Queen's Wharf will be limited and available on a first-in basis.

A few other good viewing locations include:

• Kangaroo Point cliffs
• Victoria Park
• Captain Burke Park
• Dock Street, South Brisbane
• City Botanic Gardens
• Highgate Hill Park
• Wilson Outlook Reserve

Brisbane's displays will include more than 100,000 pyrotechnic effects. (Supplied: Brisbane City Council)

What's the best way to get there and back?

Public transport is the recommended way to attend the fireworks.

Free travel applies to all Translink bus, train, ferry and tram journeys from 8pm on New Year's Eve until 5:30am on New Year's Day.

More frequent train services will run on all lines (except the Airport) from the first fireworks until 2:30am, after which they will run once per hour.

All bus services will follow a normal weekday timetable, with additional services running for some routes for 90 minutes following each of the fireworks displays.

Extra ferry services will run throughout the night but ferries won't operate during the fireworks for safety.

The QUT Gardens Point ferry terminal won't be open from 3pm due to its proximity to the fireworks display.

For more information about public transport visit the Translink website.

Crowds gathered early along the Brisbane River at Southbank last year. (ABC News: Molly Slattery)

What are the road closures during NYE?

A number of roads will be closed around South Bank, the CBD and Kangaroo Point on New Year's Eve.

For a full list of road closures and timings visit the Brisbane City Council website.

Access to major car parks in South Bank will also be changed and pre-booking a car park is recommended.

Victoria Bridge and Kangaroo Point Bridge will not be available viewing points for the fireworks. Police will be on scene to redirect pedestrians.

What can I bring with me?

At South Bank, alcohol and any liquids in unsealed bottles won't be allowed in. Water refill stations will be available on-site.

Also banned are animals (except for accredited assistance dogs), marquees, tents, bikes, scooters and glass or metal containers.

Public transport is free from 8pm on December 31 until 5.30am on January 1. (Supplied: Brisbane City Council)

What is the NYE weather forecast?

Hot — so hydrate.

The last day of the year is forecast to hit a high of 33 degrees Celsius in Brisbane with mostly sunny skies expected, though there is a chance of a light shower in the evening.

The UV will be extreme so be sure to slip, slop, slap if you're planning on heading into the city early to grab a perfect spot for the fireworks.

Similar forecasts are predicted up and down the south-east Queensland coast, with the Bureau of Meteorology also advising there's a chance of a storm in parts of the Gold Coast that evening.

It may be a wet start to the new year with a chance of thunderstorms forecast on January 1 for Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast regions.

The early fireworks show along the Noosa River last year. (Supplied: Sandra Macheroux Photography)

What about the Sunshine and Gold Coasts?

There will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate the end of 2025 with fireworks by the beach. 

There are several displays planned on the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, including:

Sunshine Coast:

• Caloundra (Kings Beach Amphitheatre) - 9:30pm
• Coolum Beach (Tickle Park) - 8:30pm
• Mooloolaba Esplanade - 8:30pm and midnight

Gold Coast:

• Broadbeach (Pratten Park) - 8pm and midnight 
• Coolangatta Beach - 9pm and midnight
• Southport (Broadwater Parklands) - 8pm
• Surfers Paradise foreshore - 8pm and midnight
• Coomera (Coomera Sports Park) - 8pm
• Miami (Thorn Park) - 8pm
• Paradise Point (Paradise Point Parklands) - 9pm
• North Kirra Beach - 7:30pm
• Varsity Lakes (Varsity Promenade) - 8:30pm

A full list of all upcoming fireworks displays across Queensland can be found online.

The early fireworks display at South Bank in Brisbane last year. (ABC News: Molly Slattery)

What's the message from police?

Acting Chief Superintendent Heath McQueen reassured revellers that safety was the priority at all events and said more than 400 police would be in Brisbane to monitor celebrations.

“We are well prepared," he said.

"We recognise the devastating events in Bondi have resonated throughout our community. 

"I want to reiterate, there is no known threat to any of the New Year’s Eve events in Brisbane or across Queensland and reassure the community we have a large, dedicated policing response."

Police urged everyone to enjoy celebrations and to mark the end of the year responsibly by following all road and footpath closures and safety advice.