NYE on the Cahill Expressway 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions

Oztix is an Australian owned and operated independent online ticketing company that sells tickets for events on behalf of artists, venues, festivals, and event promoters. Oztix has been engaged to manage ticket services for the NYE on the Cahill Expressway 2025 event.

You do not require an Oztix account to register for the ticket ballot. If you are successful in securing tickets, you will need to create a free Oztix account.

If you have previously purchased tickets through Oztix, you will already have an Oztix account. 

If you have an existing account, the website will notify you. If you can't remember your password, you can reset your password via your registered email address.

If successful, you will be emailed between 13 October and 5 December 2025. You will be asked to ‘redeem’ or ‘decline’ your tickets. You will then have two weeks to redeem your tickets (up to 5). If you do not redeem within two weeks, the tickets will go back into the draw. Please check your inbox and spam folder regularly. 

Tickets are sent via email immediately after the redemption process has been completed. If tickets are not received within 2 hours after the redemption process was completed, please log into your Oztix account, and ensure the process was completed in full. Please check your inbox and spam folder regularly. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified on Monday, 8 December 2025.

You do not need to specify a number of tickets when you enter the ballot. You only need to select the session time you would like to attend (either 9pm or midnight). If you are contacted as a ballot entry winner, you will be asked to redeem your tickets. At that point, you will be able to redeem up to five (5) tickets to your chosen session. 

There are approximately 3,600 tickets available for each session. Successful ballot entrants will be drawn at random until there are no tickets left.

There are approximately 300 accessible tickets available. Successful entrants will be drawn at random until there are no tickets left. If successful, you will be able to redeem up to five (5) tickets.

11:59pm Friday, 3 October 2025.

Yes.

To enter the ballot, you will need a valid email address, your name, a mobile number, and your post code.

You can only enter the ballot once. Multiple entries from the same email address or alternative email address owned by the same person will be deemed ineligible. 

All tickets to the event are free. 

No. Tickets are not transferrable. Please select the option to decline your tickets in the successful applicant notification email sent or contact Oztix on 1300 762 545.

If you have redeemed your tickets but can no longer attend, please contact Oztix on 1300 762 545 so we can redistribute your tickets. 

No. You can only redeem up to five (5) tickets for your chosen session. All other tickets have been allocated. 

No. Any ticket found for sale online will be cancelled by Oztix and reissued to a valid ballot entrant.

No. You will need to print your tickets and bring them with you to the event.

No. Please visit https://transportnsw.info for information on how to plan your trip.

No. For more information on public transport options please visit https://transportnsw.info.

Road closures are in place throughout the CBD on New Year’s Eve. You are encouraged to utilise public transport. Please plan your trip ahead of time https://transportnsw.info.

Entry to the event is located on the corner of Conservatorium Road and Macquarie Street. You will be required to queue on the grassed area adjacent to Macquarie Street prior to entry. There is NO access via Cumberland Street Steps, Macquarie Street Steps, the Royal Botanic Gardens Walkway, or the Circular Quay Elevators. 

Sessions open to patrons at 6:30pm for the 9pm fireworks and 9:45pm for the midnight fireworks. Entry to each session closes 15 minutes prior to the fireworks display. You will be required to pack up and exit immediately after the fireworks display has concluded for both sessions.

You can queue for each session from within the grassed area adjacent to Macquarie Street prior to entry. Queuing opens to patrons at 3:00pm.

Yes.

All guests and their belongings will be subject to a search by licenced security staff on entry to the venue. On arrival you will be asked to show your ticket before entering the queueing area adjacent to Macquarie Street. Before entering the event site your belongings will be thoroughly searched and your ticket will be scanned. An express lane is available for patrons not carrying bags and other personal items.

If prohibited items are found, you will be refused entry to the event.

No. Once inside the venue, pass outs are not allowed. Should you need to leave before the end of the event you will not be allowed to re-enter.

No - this is an alcohol-free event.

Yes. Please see below list of prohibited items: 

• Glass, cans, or metal containers
• Alcohol or illicit drugs
• Any liquids – empty plastic bottles can be refilled with water for free inside the event
• Bags / backpacks larger than A3 in size
• Hard shell eskies and picnic baskets or cooking appliances
• Metal utensils
• Folding chairs greater than 15cm when collapsed (beach chair)
• Furniture – Including tents, gazebos, or inflatables
• Drones, professional cameras, recording equipment, tripods, and selfie sticks
• Sporting equipment – including balls, bicycles, or skateboards etc
• Musical instruments
• Umbrellas
• Fireworks or explosives
• Weapons of any kind
• Animals - excluding authorised assistance animals
• Clothing, banners, or flags that may be deemed offensive or inappropriate advertising materials
• Any items deemed to present a safety risk by event security
• Anything else deemed by event management to cause nuisance or offence.

Outside food is permitted into the event although you are encouraged to check the full prohibited items list for restrictions on bag sizes, glassware, utensils etc. No liquids of any kind are permitted through the entry gates. However empty bottles can be filled for free within the event and non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased. 

No. The event is smoke free.

Yes. Please ensure the medication remains within its original packaging and you notify event security at entry of any sharps or other medical items within your belongings.

Yes. Please advise event security immediately if you require assistance. 

Please stay calm and report to event security immediately. Are animals allowed into the event area? Only authorised assistance animals will be permitted within the event. Please register your assistance animal prior to attendance by emailing enquiries@nyecahillexpressway.com

A range of food and non-alcoholic beverages are available within the event. For specific menu or dietary enquiries please contact enquiries@nyecahillexpressway.com.

Yes. However, should you have severe food allergies we recommend bringing your own food items with you.

No. This is an alcohol-free event.

No. Please ensure you come prepared.

Yes. Bottle re-fill stations will be available in both queueing and event areas.

Yes. Unisex and accessible toilets are available within the event site. 

Yes.

Yes. A range of free family friendly entertainment activities will be at the event.

The event will proceed unless it is unsafe to do so. You are encouraged to come prepared for the forecasted weather as neither the queueing or event areas have shade or shelter. We recommend bringing a rain jacket as umbrellas are prohibited. There is a chance the fireworks may not proceed if weather interferes.

No – however we recommend you check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. As no pass outs are permitted you are encouraged to come prepared. 

If you look on sydneynewyearseve.com there is a schedule of the fireworks for NYE.