Foundation & Friends New Year's Eve Picnic

If you are not already a member please purchase a membership and ticket bundle, which includes a Foundation & Friends membership as well as a ticket/tickets to the New Year's Eve Picnic event.

No. Once the tickets have been issued, there will be no refunds. Tickets are non-transferable.

For additional tickets, please call Foundation & Friends office at (02) 9231 8182 between Monday – Thursday, 9am – 3pm.

No. There will be no ticket sales at the event. All attendees must present a ticket to gain entry.

Entry will open at 5pm via the Woolloomooloo Gate on Mrs Macquaries Road. Exit will be via the same point. The picnic site is approximately 500m from the entry gates.

The whole Foundation & Friends picnic site is accessible. There is an accessible gate without stairs at the entry and the lawn areas are accessible via the designated pathways. Accessible toilets are also available at the picnic site. 

If you require extra assistance to access the picnic site, please book an accessible buggy transfer through the Garden.

You do NOT need to enter the accessible venue application ballot if you have purchased Foundation & Friends New Years Eve Picnic tickets.

You can purchase a maximum of 10 adult tickets in total, including 2 member tickets at $185 each, 8 member’s guest tickets at $225 each plus additional children’s tickets.

No, this is a self-catered event with only limited snacks available for purchase. We recommend that all food and drinks are brought to the event. 

Please note that sharp knives are not permitted and we recommend bringing reusable plastic utensils and cups. 

Please also note that the only glass permitted is wine bottles (including sparkling wine). No other glass or glassware is allowed. Therefore, please make sure to bring all beer, soft drink and other items in cans or plastic containers.

Yes. The amount of alcohol permitted per person must fit into the equivalent of a small handheld esky. 

We encourage the responsible consumption of alcohol. 

Please also note that the only glass permitted is wine bottles (including sparkling wine). No other glass is allowed. Therefore, please make sure to bring all beer, soft drink and other items in cans or plastic containers.

It is an open-air family-friendly picnic on the grass overlooking Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Yes. Please bring picnic rugs and beach chairs with rounded metal frames that will not harm the lawn. Please do not bring chairs that can dig into the ground as they are not permitted.

We have branded picnic rugs available to pre-purchase from our online store here. Bean bags are also available for collection on the day, these can be hired here (pre-booking required). These will be available for pick up on the day.

First, check your e-mail account ‘junk’ folder.

You can find your ticket purchase through the Ticketbooth website, by entering your email address and password (if you've set one), otherwise the option to reset your password can be found just below your login on the website.

If you are still experiencing difficulties, you can contact the Ticketbooth support team at any time at [email protected] with your name, the event for which you have purchased tickets to and any other supporting purchase information (eg. Booking ID).

There are no pass outs once in the event, so please bring everything you need when you arrive. As this is a BYO picnic event with very limited snacks available for purchase, we recommend bringing a picnic blanket and your favourite snacks and refreshments. For additional entertainment, board games and card games are encouraged. We also recommend bringing a warm top, jacket, or a rug as it can be a bit colder next to the harbour.

You are NOT allowed to bring aerosols like insect sprays, sharp knives, camping or shade structures, drones, poppers, or sparklers. Projectile outdoor games such as balls, frisbees, and toss games are not permitted. Pets are not permitted. No glass is allowed other than wine bottles (including sparkling wine). Please do not bring chairs that can dig into the ground as they are not permitted.