Sydney Named Top New Year’s Eve Destination

Sydney has been named the world's most popular New Year's Eve destination, attracting over a million attendees for its spectacular fireworks over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Following a successful analysis by Travelbag based on social media and search data, Sydney's vibrant celebrations outshined other global cities. This year's festivities promise to be the largest ever, featuring 9 tonnes of fireworks, new colorful pyrotechnics, and performances including British singer Robbie Williams. The event will commence with a smoking ritual and culminate in a 12-minute midnight fireworks display. Australia’s cricket team enters the New Year’s Test in Sydney with confidence after a convincing win in Melbourne, with pace bowler Mitchell Starc expected to be fit for the match. Overall, both the celebration and the sporting event highlight Sydney's prominence on the global stage as the New Year approaches.