Which Sydney landmark is famous for appearing in New Year's Eve fireworks displays alongside the Opera House?

Sydney Harbour Bridge is the landmark famous for appearing in New Year’s Eve fireworks displays alongside the Sydney Opera House.

Sydney’s celebration takes place around the natural harbor, with major fireworks launched from barges, buildings, and the bridge. The illuminated bridge and sail-like Opera House create the event’s instantly recognizable skyline.

The celebration includes a major midnight display, as well as earlier fireworks designed for families and viewers in different time zones. Large crowds gather around the harbor foreshore, while many others watch from boats, private vantage points, or televised broadcasts.

The bridge opened in 1932 and is one of Australia’s best-known structures. It is sometimes confused with the Opera House as the central landmark, but the fireworks tradition prominently uses both: the bridge’s steel arch and the Opera House’s roof shells form the visual backdrop.