More than a million people are expected to descend on Sydney Harbour while Melburnians will hit major CBD celebration zones to watch the fireworks displays.

In Auckland, the iconic Sky Tower lit up in vibrant colours, surrounded by fireworks as the Kiwis ushered in the new year.

Australia welcomed 2025 in spectacular style, with Sydney Harbour stealing the global spotlight through its dazzling fireworks display. As one of the first major cities to enter the New Year, Sydney set the tone for celebrations worldwide.

Watch as Australia's Sydney Harbour is lit up by a New Year's Eve fireworks display as the world begins to welcome 2025. It follows a spectacular display in New Zealand from the Auckland Sky Tower. People across the globe are getting ready to say goodbye to 2024 with a variety of celebrations.

As the world braces to welcome new year 2025, Sydney city of Australia has already burst into celebration with the early spectacle of the extravagant fireworks across the Harbour Bridge. The epic 9 PM fireworks have already begun in Sydney.

Sydney has welcomed 2025 with its largest-ever New Year's Eve celebration, featuring one of the most extravagant firework displays the world has ever seen. More than one million people have gathered along the city's harbour foreshore to witness the spectacular event.