Kiama NYE Sky Show 2024

There is one epic fireworks show at 9pm. The fireworks soundtrack will be amplified around the foreshore and simulcast on 96.5 WAVE FM. Tune in from home or your vantage point and join in on the fun!

They go for about 15 minutes, wind and weather permitting. Please ensure your pets at home are kept safe within this time frame.

There are no midnight fireworks.

The fireworks are ignited from behind the fish market at Kiama Harbour within an exclusion zone.

They are able to be viewed from the Kiama Harbour Foreshore, Black Beach and Old School Flat… and even as far as North Bombo Beach and Kiama Heights!

The fireworks soundtrack will be amplified around the foreshore and simulcast on 96.5 WAVE FM. Tune in from home or your vantage point and join in on the fun!

Vendors for 2024 have been confirmed. This is done via an EOI and assessment process. If you would like to apply to be a part of any future council major events in 2025 please complete this form.

From 4pm. The event will commence with an official welcome followed by live acoustic music, roving entertainment and games.

The newly refurbished Hindmarsh Park will be open, complemented by the ‘Little Big Stage’. Performances will run on the stage between 4.45-8.45pm intermittently.

The main event precinct is centred around the Kiama Harbour, known as Black Beach.

In addition to the amazing array of local cafes and restaurants in Kiama, there will be an ‘Eat Street’ set up on Terralong Street and a “Sweet Street” on Shoalhaven Street.

See here for a list of local businesses and their closing times on NYE. Additional tables will be set up along our Terralong Street restaurants to accommodate diners supporting our local businesses.

No, there will not be alcohol served at the event.

There are restaurants that will be open that have liquor licences for those dining in – we strongly recommend you book early!

The most efficient way to arrive at the Kiama New Year’s Eve Sky Show is via public transport.

Additional trains have been scheduled, northbound (9.34pm) and southbound (9.42pm) which is timed with the closure of the event at 9.15pm.  

Yes, road closures will be in place:

From 2pm-10.30pm: Terralong Street between Railway Parade and Manning Street

From 4pm-10.30pm: Terralong Street between Collins Street and Railway Parade

From 4pm-10.30pm: Shoalhaven Street between Minnamurra and Terralong Streets

From 8pm-9.30pm: Stobo Road for the purpose of the fireworks exclusion zone

From 8pm-10pm: Manning Street to Bong Bong Street(s) via roundabout to alleviate congestion

There will be no parking on the streets being closed (excluding Stobo and Bong Bong Road) from 12pm midday. The no parking also is applicable on Akuna Street to allow for the detour of regular bus services.

10.30pm all roads will have been reopened, we aim to have this done as soon as it is safe to do so, however, it is dependent on food vendors being packed up.

Extremely limited parking is available within the surrounding streets of the event precinct. The closer you are to the event zone, the longer you will in traffic after the event. If you do need to drive, we recommend you catch public transport, or carpool and park at Kiama Leisure Centre and catch the Special Event shuttle bus to and from the event site.

Shuttle bus information:

The shuttle bus will be available from 4pm until 10pm at regular intervals and will decrease in frequency or pause when the car park fills. The last shuttle service departs Kiama Leagues Club strictly at 10pm to return to the Leisure Centre and depart.

The shuttle service is free, however, Jamberoo Rural Fire Service kindly request a $5 donation on arrival to Kiama Leisure Centre for their assistance onsite with special event parking management.

Accessible parking:

A special event accessible parking bay, and a special event Accessible Drop off area will be available. Please complete this form to be contacted with more information. 

NB: Kiama Showground is not available for parking.

An additional northbound train service has been organised with Transport NSW that will seek to cater for the event.  This additional service will depart Kiama Station, stopping at all stations to Waterfall (except Kembla Grange), Sutherland, Hurstville, Wolli Creek, Redfern then all stations to Bondi Junction.

Train timetable is currently pending

For those wishing to drive, we encourage attendees to park at train stations such as Gerringong and Minnamurra and Oak Flats and catch the train into Kiama and walk to the event.

Kiama Municipal Council strongly suggests travelling in via public transport to the event site to avoid vehicular and pedestrian congestion.

Train & bus information:

Please refer to Transport NSW Trip Planner for the most up to date information.

The most efficient way to arrive at the Kiama New Year’s Eve Sky Show is via Public Transport.

Parking is available at Albion Park Rail, Oak Flats, Minnamurra and Gerringong Train Stations. The departure times are as follows:

TRAIN SERVICES

Northbound to Kiama: Timetable pending

Southbound to Kiama: Departing Albion Park via Oak Flats, Shellharbour, Minnamurra, Bombo Timetable pending

DEPARTING KIAMA

Northbound: Timetable pending

Southbound: Timetable pending

For updates & trip planner please head to Transport NSW Trip Planner

Grab some dessert – the Sweet Street vendors on Shoalhaven Street will trade until 9.30pm!

Kiama Family Carnival will trade until 11pm.

Here are some of the venues in Kiama that are open after 9.15pm:

Little Bettys – open til 12am

Miss Arda – open til 12am

Kiama Inn Hotel – open til 12am (dependent on patronage)

The Grand Hotel – open till 12am (dependent on patronage)

Kiama Leagues Club – open till 12am

Kiama Golf Club – open till 10pm

Laurie’s Kiama Family Carnival will be available from 3pm to 11pm on New Year’s Eve at Old School Flat, Kiama.

Entry to the carnival and the event precinct is free, however rides do attract a charge.

The carnival operates separately from the Council run New Year’s Eve Event.

It operates each afternoon from 3pm from 26 December to 4th January 2025.

Check out their Facebook page for more info.

We recommend bringing a hat, sun cream, a jacket / hoodie, a picnic blanket, BYO water bottle and some pocket money to spend on delicious food. Children’s toys are available for purchase at Kiama Toy World until 4pm and vendors with reuseable lightup toys will be on the harbour foreshore.

The event will still go ahead if there is rain. However if adverse weather involves an electrical storm, safety comes first.

Weather conditions will be monitored prior to and throughout the event.

In the occurrence of severe weather, the event will be cancelled.

Stay up to date in the lead-up to the event by listening to WAVE 96.5 FM and monitoring the Facebook event.

The Facebook Event: Kiama New Year’s Eve Sky Show 2024 will be updated regularly. If you have a particular question we recommend you email events@kiama.nsw.gov.au or call through to the Kiama Visitor Information Centre, open 9am – 5pm daily 1300 654 262.

For many people, large events can present challenges with regulation and over stimulation. We are offering a dedicated calm space (also known as a sensory tent) in Hindmarsh Park that promotes regulation to ensure our event is accessible, welcoming and enjoyable for our community.

Please note: Fireworks by nature will create a flashing and strobing effect that may cause seizures. Amplified sound will also be present during this time.

Kiama Municipal Council is committed to making the Kiama New Year’s Eve Sky Show a safe, inclusive and enjoyable event for all.

There will be an accessible drop-off and pick-up area, accessible parking, sensory tent and free priority accessible seating (that must be booked).

Please note: Fireworks by nature will create a flashing and strobing effect that may cause seizures. Amplified sound will also be present during this time.

If you, a friend or a relative have specific accessibility requirements, please feel free to complete this form and we will be in touch with specific details to help ensure you have an enjoyable experience! 

Environmental sustainability is a topic that Council feels very strongly about.

The company engaged by the Council for the 2024 fireworks display is Fireworks Australia, an innovative organisation that operates with sustainability at the front of mind, aiming to significantly diminish its carbon and overall resource footprint.

Here’s a list of steps taken by Fireworks Australia to ensure our event produces the least amount of impact:

Fireworks Australia stands out as the sole Australian fireworks company to move away from traditional cardboard constructions. Instead, they’ve embraced casing and insert materials crafted through rice straw and calcite mineral. This not only enhances biodegradability beyond that of cardboard but also minimises waste, repurposes agricultural byproducts, and reduces carbon emissions during production.

The company’s newly molded casings boast superior tolerances within the tubes, resulting in a remarkable 30% reduction in basic black lift powder usage—a key contributor to carbon emissions.

Fireworks Australia has excluded compounds containing straight chlorates, lead, and other heavy metals from their formulations, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable fireworks experience.

Contrary to common misconceptions, the fireworks displays generate fewer carbon emissions than expected. The management of chemical reactions during detonations, coupled with a minimalistic approach, results in lower carbon emissions compared to the carbon footprint associated with people driving to the show itself.

The fireworks show itself operates without the need for electricity, heating, cooling, heavy current machines, lights, or plant equipment.

Fireworks Australia believes that the biggest opportunities to improve their sustainability is to explore methods and work practices in the show delivery.  These have included the following:

Fireworks Australia operates from a 90-hectare facility in NSW. Since 1997, more than 2000 native tree plantings have been made and supported at this facility.

The process buildings have been connected to solar systems and plant lighting has been replaced with LED hardware.

Waste material from shows is returned to the factory and separated so that some resources can be diverted to recycling such as copper wire and cardboard.  Only a small portion of the waste is sent to landfill.

In their commitment to sustainability, Fireworks Australia takes pride in being at the forefront of environmental responsibility, continuously exploring avenues for self-improvement. While acknowledging the transient noise pollution associated with fireworks, our partnership with Fireworks Australia is a source of pride, given their dedication to sustainability.

We understand fireworks season can be stressful for our furry friends. Here are some tips to help your animals feel more comfortable:

Create Comforting Distractions: Turn on the TV or radio, and shut the curtains to minimise noise and flashes. Play calming music at a suitable volume to reduce anxiety.

Desensitisation: Gradually expose your animals to firework sounds using YouTube videos.

Outdoor Precautions: If you must go out during fireworks with your pet, keep them on a lead. Ensure they’re microchipped and wear a collar with updated contact details.

If you’re at home with your pet: Comfort them if they seek reassurance. Stay calm and relaxed to provide a sense of security.

Create a Safe Haven: Make a safe place indoors with easy access. Avoid constant checking, as this can increase anxiety.

Stress Signs: If your pet shows stress despite precautions, allow them to retreat to a safe place.

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