A Sydney harbourside point to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks is seen after gates were opened
Early arrivals claim prime positions to watch the fireworks in Sydney on Saturday
A position to watch the Sydney fireworks is shown after a park was opened to the public
Chilean tourist Paula Aedo wears headwear to usher in 2017 as she arrives to watch the fireworks
![A woman is selling \"Happy New Year 2017\" headwear on a busy shopping street in Sydney](https://www.gulf-times.com/uploads/imported_images/Upload/Large/122016311120206023953934.jpg "A woman is selling \\"Happy New Year 2017\\" headwear on a busy shopping street in Sydney")
A woman is selling \"Happy New Year 2017\" headwear on a busy shopping street in Sydney
Sydney residents and tourists gather to watch the fireworks ushering in the New Year
Thousands sit in their vantage spot to watch the fireworks in Sydney on Saturday
A vantage point to watch the New Year\'s Eve fireworks is seen before the gates opened to public