New Years Eve fireworks Australia 2023: Sydney display breathtaking as city ... trends now
Australia has farewelled 2022, a year many would rather forget for one with promise and hope as the Covid pandemic shadow is put in the country's rear vision mirror.
Millions of Aussies flocked to harbours, foreshores, riverbanks and beaches to savour the multi-million-dollar firework displays.
Sydney's world-famous harbour and bridge was lit up in a spectacular display, while the skies over Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide featured spellbinding firework shows.
Revellers were out in force to make up for time lost in the last three years, as celebrations were dampened by the black summer bushfires in 2020 and the Covid pandemic the following two years.
Party-goers made their way into the nation's CBDs in droves to ring in 2023 in style - with local and state government organisers putting on celebrations bigger and better than ever before.
Crowds in the nation's focal point Sydney, hit around the million mark as thousands queued up well in advance earlier in the day to vie for a spot on the steps of the iconic Opera House.
Australia welcomes 2023 in style as spectacular fireworks display on Sydney Harbour
Sydney's world-famous harbour and bridge was lit up in a spectacular display, while the skies over Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide featured spellbinding firework shows
Thousands queued up in the afternoon to attempt to get onto the Sydney Opera House steps in search of the best seat in the house. Hundreds of thousands of people pitched their tents and settled in
Crowds in the nation's focal point Sydney, hit around the million mark as people got together to celebrate the end of 2022
Crowds filled Circular Quay from late afternoon with around 13,000 fireworks lighting up the sky from the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and rooftops around the city
Revellers arrived in droves all glammed up and ready to celebrate the end off 2022 and welcome the new year
Celebrations kicked off early and went long into the night as Australia
