When it comes to New Year’s Eve Celebrations, Sydney is the premier of this spectacular.  Everyone is welcome and entry is FREE.  Put on by the City of Sydney, there are many vantage points around the Darling Harbour to bring in the New Year of 2010.  Celebrations will start at 5.00pm and will continue to midnight with the Firework Spectacular lighting the night sky to signal the New Year.  This year the Sydney Spirit is reflected in blue and everyone is asked to come dressed in a touch of blue.  Pre-show entertainment and the family fireworks will be the prelude to the countdown to Midnight.

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Due to road closures on New Year’s Eve, travelling by public transport is really the best option.  See the map below for the public transport routes or visit City of Sydney for more information

For the best vantage points to view the New Year’s Eve spectacular view the full size map by visiting City of Sydney

If you are staying in, tune in to  104.1 2DayFM and Channel 9 for their exclusive coverage throughout the night.

The month of December to most brings thoughts of Christmas and the endless celebrations and festivities that bring in the season.  Sydney comes alive over this period and has many events on offer for the young and old alike. St Martins Place boasts Sydney’s largest Christmas Tree and a Christmas concert is held in November when the tree is decorated.

Sydney City

CAROLS IN THE DOMAIN – Saturday 19th December 2009 12 noon – 11pm

The Domain, Art Gallery Road, Sydney

Childrens carnival commences at 12 noon, Channel 7 autograph stage opens at 3pm and the concert commences at 8.30pm.

This is a charity event raising money for The Salvation Army.  For those that can not make the event, Channel 7 broadcasts live so you can watch in the comfort of your own home.

For more information, visit carols in the domain

CHRISTMAS PROJECTIONS will again light up Sydney Town Hall and other buildings in Macquarie Street.  Twelve slides will be projected depicting the 12 days of a Sydney Christmas.  The projections will rotate every hour from 8.30pm-1.00am commencing 26th November 2009.

For more information, visit  city of sydney

CHRISTMAS WALK - discover on foot the joys of Christmas for the City of Sydney’s Christmas Walk.  For a map outlining the sights visit city of sydney

LANEWAYS BY GEORGE! Hidden Networks – 01st October – 31st January 2010

For something unassociated with Christmas, discover new and unexpected worlds as you wander the hidden network of inter-connected laneways in Sydney’s CBD. Eight exciting projects not only enliven these urban spaces, they also challenge us to think about our future.
For more information, visit laneways by george

For more of Sydney’s WHAT’S ON – visit, city life

Darling Harbour

Carols by the Tree – FREE Thursday to Sunday 04th – 20th December 7pm-9pm (Fireworks Saturday 19th December 2009)

Convention Centre Forecourt (by the Christmas Tree)

Christmas Eve Carols and Fireworks – FREE Thursday 24th December 2009 7pm-9pm

Convention Centre Forecourt (by the Christmas Tree)

Other

Tai Chi in the Park – for those wanting to relax and revitalize prior to hitting the pavement for Christmas shopping or family gatherings, why not enjoy Tai Chi that is being offered in a number of parks.  You’ll need to wear comfy clothing, bring a drink bottle, hat and sunscreen.

For more information, contact Jeff or Jess on 02 9265 9489

Enjoy the Christmas Season!