00:00 Setting up for a cracker of a display.
00:04 Barge is packed and ready to light up the harbour on New Year's Eve.
00:08 Getting excited, you know, the preparations have been going good and yeah, we're really happy with it.
00:13 Sydney is one of these unique places where the canvas that you've got to work with is great.
00:20 They're trialling new effects to make this year unique.
00:24 Different types of effects that we're doing this year such as satin shaped fireworks, soft willow fireworks, crackling palms.
00:32 Maritime officers were out conducting last minute safety checks.
00:36 I'm Nick from Maritime.
00:38 More than 1500 boats are expected on the harbour.
00:41 It's fantastic, the views are great. It's just Sydney coming alive.
00:46 Some have travelled large distances to see the show.
00:49 I've never been here before so this is my first time to Australia. Looking forward to it. I think it's a neat time to be here.
00:56 On land, it's expected to be busier than ever.
00:59 This is going to be an absolutely huge New Year's Eve for Australian cities all around the country.
01:05 Over a million people will be expected on the streets of Sydney.
01:09 40% of Australians say they're planning on visiting a free viewing site this year.
01:14 People are more inclined to be going out for those free sites and they're going to be there very early.
01:19 Over 50% of people have said they're going to be there before lunchtime.
01:23 After a stormy couple of weeks, Sydney's set for a cool and cloudy New Year's Eve.
01:28 Those heading out to the foreshore might want to pack a rain jacket with some possible showers in the evening.
01:33 But the Bureau of Meteorology says those should ease before the midnight fireworks.
01:38 We ask that you party safe, be mindful of drugs, alcohol, look after yourselves, look after everyone.
01:44 I just look forward to it all going well and people having a good time.
01:47 Preparing for a sparkling send-off for 2023.
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