With more than 1.5 million people expected to ring in 2017 around Sydney Harbour, police are urging revellers to arrive early to avoid disappointment, with several sites are expected to reach capacity.
Those wishing to celebrate the new year while bringing their own drinks should steer clear of all official vantage points with free entry, as BYO alcohol and glass bottles are prohibited.
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Fireworks teams across the country and putting the finishing touches on their pyrotechnic displays ahead of the biggest party of the year.
There are only three free official vantage points where alcohol can be bought: Pirrama Park in Pyrmont, the Sydney Opera House and Mrs Macquaries Point.
There will be a significant number of police, both uniformed and plain-clothed, on patrol across the CBD and foreshore areas.
"Come up with at least one back-up plan, just in case your preferred location is full when you arrive," said assistant commissioner Mick Fuller.
There are also alternative firework sites around Sydney, with many councils hosting 9pm and midnight fireworks.
New Year's Eve vantage point guide
Elkington Park, Balmain: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Birchgrove Park, Birchgrove: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Manns Point, Greenwich: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Yurulbin Park, Birchgrove: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Mort Bay Park, Birchgrove: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Pirrama Park, Pyrmont: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. Food and alcohol for sale (FREE)
Illoura Reserve, Balmain East:Â No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Thornton Park, Balmain East: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Lookes Avenue Reserve: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Simmons Point, Balmain East: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Balls Head Reserve, Waverton: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Carradah Park, Waverton: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Waverton Park: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Pyrmont Bay Park, Pirrama: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and soft drink for sale (FREE)
Darling Habour: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and soft drinks for sale (FREE)
Blues Point Reserve, McMahons Point: No BYO alcohol, glass, camping, busking. Food and soft drink for sale. (FREE)
Observatory Hill Park, Millers Point: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking. Food and soft drink for sale (FREE)
Dawes Point (Tar-Ra) Park, The Rocks: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and soft drinks for sale (FREE)
Campbells Cove, Circular Quay: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking. Food and soft drink for sale (FREE)
The Rocks: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and soft drinks for sale (FREE)
West Circular Quay: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and soft drinks for sale (FREE)
Circular Quay Promenade, Sydney: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and soft drinks for sale (FREE)
East Circular Quay, Sydney: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and soft drinks for sale (FREE)
Sydney Opera House, Sydney: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and alcohol for sale (FREE)
Mary Booth Reserve, Kirribilli: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Bradfield Park, Milsons Point: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking. Food and soft drink for sale (FREE)
Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and alcohol for sale (FREE)
Kurraba Point Reserve, Neutral Bay - No BYO alcohol, glass, camping, busking. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Cremorne Point Reserve, Cremorne Point: No BYO alcohol, glass, camping, busking. Food and soft drinks for sale (FREE)
Rushcutters Bay Park, Darling Point: No BYO alcohol, glass. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Yarranabbe Park, Double Bay: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. Food and soft drinks for sale (FREE)
McKell Park, Darling Point: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Murray Rose Pool & Blackburn Gardens , Double Bay: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale. (FREE)
Duff Reserve, Point Piper: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Dumaresq Reserve, Rose Bay: No BYO alcohol, glass. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Percival Park, Rose Bay: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Robertson Park, Watsons Bay: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or drinks for sale (FREE)
Cahill Expressway, Sydney: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, pass-outs, busking, camping. Food and soft drinks for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
NYE at Bradleys Head: Mast Precinct, Mosman: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. Food and soft drinks for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
NYE at Bradleys Head: The Amphitheatre, Mosman: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. Food and soft drinks for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
NYE at Bradleys Head: Athol Lawn, Mosman: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. No food or food for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
Pirrama Park: Wharf, Pyrmont: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. Food and alcohol for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
Harbour Hoopla, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and alcohol for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
Barangaroo Reserve: no BYO alcohol, glass, pets, pass-outs, busking. Food and alcohol for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
Lawn with the view, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and Alcohol for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
Midnight at the Oasis, The Domain: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and alcohol for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
The Point, The Domain: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs. Food and alcohol for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking, pass-outs (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
Taronga Zoo, Mosman: No BYO alcohol, pets. Food and alcohol available (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
NYE Shark Island Party: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets. Food and alcohol for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
Dudley page Reserve, Dover Heights: No BYO alcohol, glass, pets, camping, busking. Food and alcohol for sale (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
Goat Island:Â Alcohol allowed, glass allowed (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
NYE at Nielsen Park: Alcohol allowed, glass allowed (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)
NYE at Strickland House: Alcohol allowed, glass allowed (TICKETED - SOLD OUT)Â
For the complete map and more information please visit http://www.sydneynewyearseve.com/vantage-points/