FAQs

Canberrans will be invited to picnic along the shores of Lake Burley Griffin from 6pm, with the fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight.

Our site map will be available soon for view and download shortly.  

Unfortunately the area around the lake is a no fly zone, so please leave your drones at home.

The firework displays will be at 9pm and midnight. The shows will run for approximately 8 - 12 minutes.

This year, Canberra’s Mix 106.3 will be broadcasting the firework soundtrack live at both 9.00pm and midnight. Canberrans can tune in to experience the fireworks in perfect sync with the music, whether you're at one of the lakeside hubs or enjoying the view elsewhere.

Information on getting to the event, parking and public transport options will be available soon. 

Absolutely, bring a picnic, relax, and enjoy the show.

Absolutely! With a first firework viewing at 9pm, there is plenty of time to support our local restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes for dinner and then make your way to the lake or another viewing location.

If you're enjoying a meal in town, a walking trail will be available to help you find the best route to the New Year's Eve hubs. Stay tuned!

Yes, food vendors will be located at hub areas, serving delicious food from 6pm. 

A list of the food options available at each hub will be available soon.

Please also note that none of the food vendors will be selling alcohol.

Yes , however we want a family, friendly safe event and strongly encourage everyone to drink in moderation and not provide alcohol to underage attendees.

Roving police and security patrols will be on duty to monitor crowd behaviours and alcohol consumption throughout the night.

Yes, first aid tents will be located at the following locations.

1. Ferry Gate (Regatta Place)

2. Rond Terrace

3. Wendouree Drive

4. John Dunmore Lang (Commonwealth Place)

Please call 000 noting the required emergency services needed and your location, please provide an easily identifiable marker – ie a building entry, street corner, etc.

There will be music but no main stages. There will be a DJ set up at each hub (Ferry Gate, Rond Terrace, Wendouree Drive and John Dunmore Lang) playing music from 6pm until 9pm and again from 9:15 until midnight. BoomBox2U will be your DJs for New Year’s Eve.

There will also be a synced soundtrack for each firework display which will be played within the hubs as well as be available on Mix106.3 for you to tune into on your own device.

Please keep an eye on Events ACT social media and website, and listen to Mix 106.3 and Hit 104.7  for weather updates on New Year’s Eve, from 11am onwards.

If an electrical storm comes through while you are picnicking it is advised that you seek shelter in a permanent structure or vehicle (not under trees or in a marquee).

Please ensure any umbrella, pop up marquee or temporary shade structure are secured sufficiently to limit any possibility of wind movement.

We encourage attendees to limit the use of these structures as a public safety measure. 

In the interest of public safety, our staff may request that umbrellas, gazebos be dismantled in the case of high winds.

We discourage bringing your furry friends to the event as fireworks can cause unnecessary upset with the noise and sudden flashes of light, so for their safety we suggest leaving them at home, securely locked up or inside with a good movie to pass the time.

Being the bush capital, Canberra has an abundance of native wildlife, including eight species of snakes.

• If you do come across a snake, don't think of it as a showdown.
• Just calmly back away and give it a wide berth.
• Snakes need food, water and shelter to survive.
• If you see a snake it's most likely just passing through, looking for food, so just leave it alone.
• When walking, wear enclosed shoes and avoid walking in long grass.
• Snakes are an important part of the environment. Give them their space and they will give you yours.

For more information you can visit Snakes - Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate - Environment (act.gov.au)

If you come across injured wildlife please contact Access Canberra on 13 2281, the RSPCA on 6287 8100 or ACT wildlife on 0432 300 033.