Auckland is famous for New Year's midnight fireworks launched from the Sky Tower.
The Sky Tower is a defining landmark of Auckland, New Zealand's largest urban area. At midnight on New Year's Eve, fireworks are traditionally fired from the tower, creating a highly visible countdown spectacle over the central city and harbor. The display is widely broadcast and is among the first major international New Year celebrations because of New Zealand's position near the International Date Line.
The tower stands in Auckland's SkyCity complex and rises 328 meters above ground, making it the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere. Its height allows the fireworks to be seen from many parts of the metropolitan area.
The event should not be confused with Wellington's celebrations, which use different venues and displays. Auckland's distinctive clue is the fireworks emerging from the Sky Tower itself, rather than simply being staged near a waterfront.