Visitor Information

The best views of the inner-city fireworks are from the free Celebration Zones, or from outside the city anywhere you can see the skyline.

The Celebration Zones require no bookings and are free to enter – just come along and enjoy music and entertainment all night long. Pack a picnic or purchase food and refreshments from on-site food trucks. And with Value Deals starting at $15 or less, you can indulge without stretching your budget.

Celebration Zones hours are: 6pm to 1am.
Remember, all Celebration Zones are alcohol free.

With large crowds expected, a number of roads will be closed with pedestrian access to some areas impacted throughout the evening.

DOCKLANDS:

From 4pm

• Restricted public access to Victoria Harbour Promenade in Docklands.

For more information, click here

CITYWIDE:

From 7pm

• The Elizabeth St underpass will be accessible by train patrons only, with all attendees exiting onto Elizabeth St.
• Northbank, Southbank Pedestrian Bridge and Sandridge Bridge will be closed to the public on the night.

From 10:30pm

• There will be no pedestrian access to Swanston Street from Hamer Hall to Collins Street, including Princes Bridge and outside Flinders Street Station.
• Flinders Street and Flinders Lane will also be closed to pedestrians between Elizabeth & Russell Streets.
• Note: Access to Flinders Street Station will be made available post-midnight.

For more information, please review this map.

New Year’s Eve will go ahead rain, hail or shine, so make sure you bring an umbrella if required. In the event of severe weather or other incident, program changes or event delay or cancellation may occur.

This Visitor Information Page will have the most up-to-date information.

There will be road closures and tow away zones in place across the city before, during and after New Year’s Eve. The best way to travel to and from the city is by public transport and arriving early, but if you are planning on driving please make sure you check the full list of road closures and tow away zones.

On NYE all train, tram and bus services will run to an altered schedule. Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and visit the Transport Victoria website for more details.

FREE TRAVEL:

• All Victorian public transport is free from 6:00pm on New Year’s Eve, including V/Line passengers arriving in Melbourne after 6:00pm.
• Free public transport continues until 6:00am on New Year’s Day.  For V/Line passengers, the first service from Melbourne to all regional destinations on New Year’s Day will also be free, regardless of whether it departs before or after 6:00am.

TRAINS:

• Parliament, Flagstaff and Melbourne Central stations are open until 3am. Flinders Street and Southern Cross stations are open all night.
• Trains will run to a weekday timetable with extra evening services.
• There is no access to Southbank and Yarra River from Flinders Street Station from 7pm. Please exit the station via Platform 1, the Elizabeth Street underpass or Degraves Street underpass.
• Metro Tunnel services – ANZAC, Town Hall, State Library, Parkville and Arden stations –trains will run from 10am to 3pm and stations will be closed from 7pm on New Year’s Eve. Please visit the Transport Victoria website for alternate options.
• V/LINE:
  • Extra V/Line trains and coaches run after midnight on all lines.

TRAMS:

• On NYE, trams are running a high frequency of services, with more trams to the South East suburbs after the fireworks.
• Trams from the city run all night with many CBD stops closed and service changes between 3:30pm and 5am.

See the Transport Victoria website for the latest New Year’s Eve travel information.

On New Year’s Eve, people attending the celebrations are strongly encouraged to use the public transport services. If you are planning to catch a taxi or ride share service, please note that it is very difficult for vehicles to get in and out of the city due to road closures.

If you are thinking of driving into the city on New Year’s Eve, book your parking spot ahead of time for the best rates.

We want everyone to be able to safely celebrate New Year’s Eve. All Celebration Zones are accessible and include accessible toilets. Some grassy, inclined areas in Flagstaff Gardens, Treasury Gardens and Kings Domain may present a challenge. Registered service animals are permitted but please be aware of the potential impact from firework noise at 9.30pm and midnight. We’ve partnered with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme to deliver the Sunflower symbol initiative assisting those with hidden disabilities. People who need assistance can choose to wear a Sunflower symbol so that trained Celebration Zones staff can offer their assistance.

Just one piece of rubbish can have an impact. Use waste stations to dispose of cans, organics, compostable plates and other waste correctly.