Which landmark is the central backdrop for Sydney’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks?

Sydney Harbour Bridge is the central backdrop for Sydney’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks.

The bridge spans Sydney Harbour between the central business district and the North Shore. Its steel arch and the nearby Sydney Opera House create the skyline image most often associated with the city’s midnight display.

Sydney’s official celebration includes several events before midnight, such as aerial displays and a family fireworks show. The main midnight fireworks are launched from barges and structures around the harbour, including the bridge, while boats gather below.

The Harbour Bridge opened in 1932 and is commonly called “the Coathanger” because of its arch shape. The Opera House is also a major viewing landmark, but it is not the answer to the question about the central backdrop of the fireworks spectacle.