Experience the magic of New Year's Eve at Taronga Zoo and welcome 2027 from one of Sydney's most spectacular harbourside locations!
10% discount for Zoo Friends on Diamond, Gold or Silver tickets. Excludes Opal, Emerald or Platinum.
Experience the magic of New Year's Eve at Taronga Zoo and welcome 2027 from one of Sydney's most spectacular harbourside locations!
10% discount for Zoo Friends on Diamond, Gold or Silver tickets. Excludes Opal, Emerald or Platinum.
Choose from a range of ticketed areas set throughout the beautiful grounds of Taronga Zoo and the Taronga Centre. Whether you're looking for a relaxed picnic-style celebration under the stars or a premium all-inclusive experience, there’s a unique way for everyone to celebrate New Year's Eve at Taronga!
With breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and premium vantage points for the city’s world-famous fireworks, it’s the perfect place to ring in the New Year.
In Grounds | Seated viewing
Cost: $735 per person
Time: 7:00pm – 12:30am
Our most premium in-grounds experience, offering unreserved seating on the Harbour View Lawns with spectacular harbour views and live music in a relaxed atmosphere away from the crowds.
In Grounds | Picnic-Style Viewing
Cost: Adult $345 | Child $215
Time: 6:30pm – 12:30am
A mix of picnic-style lawn space and amphitheatre seating, with live music and a fun atmosphere under the stars. Ideal for guests seeking a flexible outdoor viewing experience.
In Grounds | Picnic-Style Viewing
Cost: Adult $245 | Child $125
Time: 6:00pm – 12:30am
A lively picnic-stye lawn space on the iconic Concert Lawns, featuring one of the event's largest entertainment stages and a family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of space to spread out.
Taronga Centre | Gili Rooftop
Cost: $1,002.50 per person | Ages 18+
Time: 7.30pm – 12.45am
Our most exclusive New Year's Eve experience, offering premium food and drinks, live entertainment, and unrivalled panoramic views of Sydney Harbour from the Gili Rooftop.
Taronga Centre | N'Galawa Terrace
Cost: $802.50 per person | Ages 18+
Time: 7.45pm – 1.00am
Celebrate high above the harbour with premium food and drinks, live entertainment, and sweeping panoramic views of Sydney Harbour from the N'Galawa Terrace.
Taronga Centre | Dalang Ballroom
Cost: $552.50 per person | Ages 5+
Time: 7.30pm – 12.15am
An indoor cocktail-style celebration in the Dalang Ballroom, featuring premium harbour views, live entertainment, food included, and a bar with drinks available for purchase.
View information on the 6 ticket types
Entry and Exit via Taronga Centre
This area is accessible.
Opal | Gili Rooftop
$1,002.50 per person| Ages 18+
7.30pm – 12.45am
Emerald | N'Galawa Terrace
$802.50 per person | Ages 18+
7.45pm – 1.00am
Platinum | Dalang Ballroom
$552.50 per person | Ages 5+
7.30pm – 12.15am
Unreserved seated viewing
$735 per person
Children 3 years and under are free.
10% discount for Zoo Friends.
7:00pm – 12:30am
Entry and exit from Taronga Zoo’s main entrance.
Accessibility
Diamond is not accessible due to a set of stairs within Zoo grounds.
Unreserved Picnic-style viewing
Adult $345 | Child $215 4-15 years
Children 3 years and under are free.
10% discount for Zoo Friends.
6:30pm – 12:30am
Entry and exit from Taronga Zoo’s main entrance.
Accessibility
Gold is accessible.
Unreserved Picnic-style viewing
Adult $245 | Child $125 4-15 years
Children 3 years and under are free.
10% discount for Zoo Friends.
6:00pm – 12:30am
Entry and exit from Taronga Zoo’s main entrance.
Accessibility
Silver is accessible
Enter via Prince Albert Street and Whiting Beach Road
Celebrate New Year's Eve from the comfort of Taronga's award-winning eco-retreat. Enjoy exclusive access to a premium New Year's Eve experience overlooking Sydney Harbour, world-class dining, and front-row views of the spectacular fireworks display all included in your stay, before retreating to your luxury accommodation for the night.
Tickets can be purchased online via Ticketek. No tickets will be sold on-site at Taronga Zoo.
Each ticket area offers a different New Year’s Eve experience, from relaxed picnic-style celebrations to premium all-inclusive events. Review the individual ticket areas above to compare pricing, inclusions, seating, accessibility and age requirements.
Ticket inclusions vary by event area. Please refer to your selected ticket type for a full list of inclusions.
Please do not arrive before your designated entry time and follow the direction of event staff on arrival.
No. Your New Year’s Eve ticket does not include entry into the Zoo prior to the event. Guests who have visited during the day must exit the Zoo by 4pm and join the event entry line for re-entry from their designated entry time from 6pm.
Yes. Tickets are not linked to the purchaser's name and may be transferred to friends or family if you are unable to attend. Add-ons such as Hampers, Chillazy Chairs, Picnic Rugs and Parking are purchased separately. If your ticket transfer includes any add-ons, please ensure these are also transferred to you separately.
Ticketek is Taronga’s official ticketing agency. Tickets purchased from any online resale websites such as Viagogo, E-Bay or Gumtree may not be valid and you may not gain entry into the event. Ticketek Marketplace is owned by Ticketek and is a secondary market where you can safely sell and buy tickets. Customers who have previously purchased from Ticketek can quickly and easily list their tickets for sale on Ticketek Marketplace. For those still wanting to buy a ticket, this is the only way to secure a legitimate ticket to tNYE at Taronga. Check out the Ticketek Marketplace site for more information.
Add-ons such as Hampers, Chillazy Chairs, Picnic Rugs and Parking are purchased separately. If purchasing a resale ticket, please confirm any included add-ons are also transferred to you.
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by Taronga Zoo Sydney.
For all ticketing enquiries, including lost tickets, ticket delivery issues, exchanges and refunds, please contact Ticketek.
Limited secure parking is available on-site and must be booked in advance.
Parking must be selected as an add-on when booking. If you have already purchased your tickets, parking can be added separately, subject to availability.
Guests with a Taronga New Year's Eve parking pass should enter via Prince Albert Street and Whiting Beach Road. Due to road closures, access via Bradleys Head Road is not recommended. See a full list of road closures here
Visit www.transportnsw.info or call 131936 for up-to-date New Year’s Eve public transport information. Ferries may not be running in the late afternoon. The public bus that meets the ferry at Taronga Wharf will not be running up to the Zoo entrance due to Police Road closures. Walking up from Taronga’s wharf is not recommended. There is no access into the Zoo from the Lower Entrance and Taronga will close at 4:00pm. We advise patrons to catch a bus to the Zoo from Sydney CBD.
Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald and Opal are accessible. Diamond is not accessible due to a set of stairs within Zoo grounds.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions around accessibility.
Yes. Companion Card holders are eligible for a complimentary companion ticket in Silver, Gold or Diamond ticketed areas only. Tickets must be booked through Ticketek online.
Yes. Please be mindful of other guests and move them to the rear of the viewing area or collapse them when not in use.
Silver and Gold guests are encouraged to bring low-level seats and picnic rugs. High-back or tall seats must be positioned at the rear of the viewing area. Chillazy Chairs and Picnic Rugs can also be purchased as ticket add-ons.
No. The seat number displayed on your Ticketek ticket is for ticketing purposes only and does not reserve a seat or space in your ticketed area. Seating arrangements vary by ticket area; please refer to your selected ticket type for details.
Guests in Diamond, Gold and Silver only can bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages in sealed containers only. Glass is prohibited. Bag checks will be conducted on entry and all alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages in un-sealed containers will be confiscated. BYO food and beverages are not permitted in Opal, Emerald or Platinum.
Free water refill stations are available on site, so bring your empty reusable water bottles, no glass permitted! Please ensure your reusable water bottles are emptied before entering through the security checkpoint.
No. Taronga Zoo is a fully licensed event venue. BYO alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Yes. Food and drinks will be available to purchase throughout the event* Taronga Zoo is a Cash Free Venue, and all transactions will be cashless via card or digital payment options only.
All bars will operate until 11:45pm, with last orders at 11:30pm.
*Subject to change please, please check the Taronga website closer to the event for any updates.
Chillazy and Picnic Rug collection will be available upon entry just past the validation point.
Hamper collection points for each ticketed area are below
Yes. All ticketed areas offer viewing of the 9:00pm and midnight fireworks. Views and vantage points vary by ticket areas, so please review the individual ticket descriptions before booking.
No. Guests must remain within their designated ticket area for the duration of the event and cannot access other ticketed viewing areas or non-ticketed event spaces. This is for the safety of guests, staff and the animals in our care.
New Year’s Eve at Taronga is an outdoor event and will proceed rain or shine. The event will only be delayed or cancelled if weather conditions pose a safety risk to guests, staff or performers. Please come prepared for all weather conditions. We recommend bringing raincoats or ponchos and something waterproof to sit on. Umbrellas may only be used at the rear of lawn areas to avoid obstructing views. Any decision to delay or cancel the event will be made by the Event Manager based on conditions at Taronga Zoo and may occur before or during the event. Please note that wet or unfavourable weather alone does not constitute a cancellation.
Opal, Emerald & Platinum tickets are wet weather safe, so you are fully covered from all inclement weather.
The following (but not limited to) items are prohibited and not allowed to be brought into the Zoo grounds; Weapons, sharps, cheese knives, glass, animals or animal costumes, balls, balloons, bicycle, scooter, skateboard or rollerblades, alcohol or illegal substances, non-alcoholic beverages in unsealed containers (including glass, cans or hard plastics), musical instruments, noisemaker, airhorn, laser pen, laser pointer or similar focused light devices, portable BBQs, candles, sparklers and/or any firework paraphernalia, poles, sticks, selfie or Go Pro sticks, professional photography, drones.
Yes. New Year's Eve at Taronga is a family-friendly event. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, attendees are expected to behave responsibly throughout the evening. Taronga Zoo reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any person who is intoxicated, behaving in a disruptive manner, or supplying alcohol to a minor.
No. Taronga Zoo is a smoke-free venue. Smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the site.
The welfare of the remarkable animals in our care at Taronga Zoo Sydney is always our priority. Fortunately, Taronga Zoo Sydney has more than 30 years’ experience in successfully hosting after-hours events. Keepers and behavioural scientists monitor the animals and the environment during these events to ensure animal wellbeing is assured.
Taronga measures noise levels periodically during the event and if the guidelines are accidentally exceeded, the volume is immediately reduced. Additionally, Taronga Zoo’s animals also have access to the comfort and shelter of their night quarters and inside areas, but it’s not uncommon for certain animals to choose to remain outside during night events.
