Around 14,000 people converged on Barangaroo to enjoy New Year's Eve and watch uninterrupted views of one of the most spectacular fireworks displays ever seen on the harbour. At just $15 a family it was undoubtedly the best value New Year's Eve ticket in Sydney. The festivities commenced at 6.30pm and crowds were entertained by Sponge Bob Square Pants and Dora the Explorer along with a variety of other Nickelodeon characters.

Many of the families brought picnic baskets and most patrons were well organized with chairs and refreshments to keep them entertained during the wait for the fireworks. Large screen televisions located throughout the site were a crowd favourite with many excited at seeing their image projected to thousands of people. Special effect lighting projected onto the dramatic sandstone cliffs that are a feature of Barangaroo provided the perfect party backdrop as the sun set across the harbour.

The range of great entertainment helped families with small children enjoy their time at the site until the commencement of the 9pm fireworks. It was the largest New Year's Eve crowd seen on the site since event commenced in 2009 and the atmosphere was friendly, fun and very exciting for all ages. The organisers and NSW Police were very pleased with the event and crowd management across the entire evening.

A competition run in the lead up offered one lucky person and nine of their friends to welcome 2012 with the Ultimate New Year's Eve event. A fully catered, private viewing deck was erected with spectacular views of the bridge and competition winner, Margaret Mudford from Cherrybrook and her family and friends enjoyed an unforgettable New Years Eve. "Words cannot describe how much we enjoyed our New Year's Eve experience. It was truly a most memorable evening and we thank you for providing the opportunity ", said Margaret.

New Years Eve at Barangaroo was a huge success and reflected all the hallmarks of a fabulous, family friendly welcome to 2012.

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