Police increase security on Sydney Harbour for New Year's Eve

By Peta Gilbert
Updated January 1 2017 - 12:08am, first published December 31 2016 - 10:17pm
People camp at McMahons Point in anticipation of the New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
People camp at McMahons Point in anticipation of the New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
Prime spots are in high demand at McMahons Point. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
Prime spots are in high demand at McMahons Point. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
Water police are conducting random breath tests and boat checks on Sydney Harbour. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
Water police are conducting random breath tests and boat checks on Sydney Harbour. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
The 9pm New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour, viewed from Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Photo: Wolter Peeters
The 9pm New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour, viewed from Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Photo: Wolter Peeters

NSW Police were out in force at this New Year's Eve celebrations, with huge crowds expected to exceed the previous two years once finalised.

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