Crowds have already started forming in and around Sydney Harbour by eager revellers keen to get a good vantage point for the city’s notorious firework display.
Thousands of people have gathered in multiple places around the city in the hopes of getting a front-row seat.
One group of men lined up for three days at the Domain, as the line began moving just before 8am to allow people into the Royal Botanic Gardens.
People have also been lining up since midnight at the Opera House, with footage showing the crowds running towards the fence at the harbour for a good view.
Meanwhile, others set up tents on Cockatoo Island and camped overnight.
Those who have been queuing overnight have had to deal with damp and cool conditions with the weather not expected to clear until later into Sunday.
For the midnight fireworks display, the temperature is expected to be 21℃ with some cloud cover and maybe a shower, but certainly nothing that is expected to dampen the display or enthusiasm of the crowds.
More than 400,000 people are expected to use public transport and over a million people are expected to gather for the display.
A large police presence is expected in the city among the revellers, NSW Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley thanking them for their efforts.
“I want to say thank you to every officer who is spending their New Year’s Eve keeping the public safe,” she said.
“We want everyone to have fun and enjoy themselves but to do so safely and responsibly.
“Our police are incredibly dedicated and hardworking. This operation goes to show how much effort they put in to keep the community of NSW safe.”
More than 8.5 tonnes of fireworks are planned for the displays at 9pm and 12pm, with a 60 man crew and over 11km of cable needed for the event.
