Sydney harbour lights up as over one million celebrate New Year in Australia

Fireworks lit up the sky over Sydney Harbour as Australia welcomed 2025, with over one million people gathered to witness the stunning display.

The celebrations kicked off precisely at midnight, marking the start of the new year in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia's two most populous states. With clear skies and a mild 22°C temperature, the festivities are in full swing.

In Sydney, eager revelers began queuing at designated viewing points as early as 5am, securing their spots for the midnight fireworks. Once the gates opened, thousands rushed to find the best vantage points, enduring a 12-hour wait in anticipation of the spectacular show that would light up the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.