Memories, for young and old, are made on fireworks night. Find a family-friendly spot to watch from and enjoy!
Rugging up with your family and staring skyward as the colours collide is a moment of awe and wonder that can be relived, as local councils and club put on a show even better than the year before.
If you’re thinking of taking your family out to see the night sky sparkle, these vantage spots are definitely worth checking out.
The key to a successful family night out to watch fireworks, particularly on the days of big events like Australia Day and New Year’s Eve, is planning.
It’s likely that there will be thousands of families just like you with the same idea, so it makes sense to know where you are headed. Consider things like access, food, toilets, transport etc and choose the vantage point that best suits your family’s needs.
Often there many road closures that will impact your journey, and very limited parking.
Most councils will strongly recommend that you leave your car at home and take advantage of public transport. In most cases it will be free on the night of big planned events. However, it pays to be aware of delays to your trip home and make sure that you have what you need to make the wait comfortable with kids.
So, where are the best vantage spots? Fear not, we’ve found some great spots for you and your family to take in the glowing night sky near you …
Free fireworks vantage spots Sydney
Circular Quay
Bradfield Park, Milsons Point
Dawes Point (Ta-Ra) Park, The Rocks
Campbells Cove, The Rocks
Darling Harbour
Read: 10 best free vantage spots for families wanting to check out Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks
Sydney sure knows how to light up the night sky! Image: Getty Images.
Free fireworks vantage spots Brisbane
Kangaroo Point Cliffs, City
Victoria Bridge, City
Captain Burke Park, City
Collins Rd, Ferny Hills
Stuartholme Rd, Bardon
Camelia Ave, Everton Hills
Mount Coot-tha lookout
Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve
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Free fireworks vantage spots Darwin
- Waterfront precinct
Free fireworks vantage spots Adelaide
Torrens Footbridge
Waterfront precinct
Free fireworks vantage spots Canberra
Civic Square
Arbertorium
The nation’s capital, Canberra puts on a great show. Image: Getty Images.
Free fireworks vantage spots Gold Coast
Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach
Broadwater, Surfers Paradise
Broadwater, Labrador
Free fireworks vantage spots Perth
Churchill Park, Rockingham
Foreshore area, Mandurah
Free fireworks vantage spots Hobart
Sullivan’s Cove, Derwent River
Planning ahead will make things run a lot smoother for you on Fireworks nights. Image: Getty Images.
Free fireworks vantage spots Melbourne
Yarra Park, Richmond or Jolimont Stations
Footscray Park, Footscray Station
Kings Domain, Flinders Street Station
Treasury Gardens, Parliament Station
Flagstaff Gardens, Flagstaff Station
Docklands, Southern Cross Station
Read: 6 of the best free, family-friendly vantage spots to watch Melbourne fireworks
