Hancock Iron Ore New Year’s Eve
Hancock Iron Ore New Year’s Eve
Come together and celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a vibrant program of family-friendly activities and entertainment at Elizabeth Quay and Surrounds, Experience roving performers, a live DJ and a variety of food trucks. Families can enjoy free carnival rides in Supreme Court Gardens at the Lotterywest Family Fun Zone. Two spectacular fireworks displays will be at 8:30pm and midnight, lighting up the city skyline for an unforgettable start to the new year.
Entertainment program
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Elizabeth Quay
5pm -
8pmEvent opens 5pm -
10pmLED hula-hoop and circus workshops 5pm -
11:30pmCelebration Station (face and glitter painting) 5pm -
12amRoving performers 5pm -
12amCarnival amusement games 9pm -
11:45pmLive DJ on floating stage -
Supreme Court Gardens
5pm -
11:30pmRoving performers including fast face painting 5pm -
12amFood vendors 5pm -
12amLotterywest Free Carnival rides 5pm -
12:30amLotterywest Family Fun Zone -
Barrack Square
5pm -
12amFood vendors 6:45pm -
8:15pmCircus Game Show (interactive) 9pm -
10pm2025 Pon de Replay (aerial display) -
Light Show
8:30pm -
8:45pmFamily Fireworks 12am (midnight) -
12:15amFireworks
Light Show viewing
For the best experience, the City of Perth recommends viewing the Fireworks from Elizabeth Quay, Barrack Square, Supreme Court Gardens and the Foreshore near Birdya Drive. Viewing may be restricted from areas such as South Perth or Kings Park. Additionally, audiences outside Elizabeth Quay, Barrack Square, Supreme Court Gardens and the Foreshore will not be able to hear the narrated soundtrack or access event facilities.
Accessibility
The City of Perth is proud to host accessible and inclusive events.
- Promotional material is available in other formats upon request.
- Venue is accessible to people who use wheelchairs, walking aids and who are accompanied with prams.
- First Aid services will be available at this event.
- An Assistance Animal Relief Area will be available on Geoffrey Bolton Avenue, on the area near the toilets as marked on the event map.
- An accessible viewing area will be available near the Carousel at Elizabeth Quay – please see the event map for exact location.
- A sensory space is available for individuals who need a break from the event’s excitement as well as their family members or guardians. Please ensure that family members are not left unattended in this space.
- The closest permanent accessible toilets can be found within Elizabeth Quay, Barrack Square and Supreme Court Gardens.
- Temporary accessible toilets will be provided at Elizabeth Quay, Barrack Square and on the Foreshore near Birdya Drive.
- Auslan interpreters will be available during the light show segment at 8:30pm. These services will be provided in an accessible viewing area near the Carousel, as indicated on the event map.
- Drinking water can be purchased from food stalls and nearby retailers. Drinking fountains are located at various points around the Elizabeth Quay inlet.
- A copy of the City’s Disability, Access & Inclusion Plan can be found here.
- For more details on Getting Around in the City of Perth, please visit here.
Rideshare/Taxi
Rideshare/ Taxis can be ordered to St Georges Tce:
- Swan Taxis – 13 13 30
- Black & White Taxis – 13 10 08
- Yellow Cabs – 13 19 24
- Tricolour – 13 22 27
- LCAB – 13 52 22
- UBER – www.uber.com
A taxi service is available for passengers with disabilities. This service operates 24 hours a day and it is recommended to book 24 hours in advance to avoid delays. The service can be booked on (08) 9333 3377.
You can also download the Uber and Ola apps to be picked up securely from anywhere in the city.
The closest train station can be found at Elizabeth Quay Station, The Esplanade.
The closest bus stops are at Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.
The closest parking (including accessible parking) can be found here:
- CPP: Convention Centre (21 Mounts Bay Road and Mitchell Freeway, Perth)
- Includes 23 ACROD parking bays
- CPP: Terrace Road 165 Terrace Road, Perth
- Includes 8 ACROD parking bays
- CCP: Council House 27 St Georges Terrace, Perth
- This carpark is not accessible for ACROD parking during the weekend
Please note if parking at CPP Convention Centre car park that the pedestrian and vehicle exit to William Street and Birdya Dr will be closed during this event. Please exit via Mounts Bay Road and safely cross William Street at the pedestrian crossing.
Toilets (Including Accessible and All Gender)
Permanent and temporary toilet facilities are available throughout the event site.
Audio description services will not be available for this event.
Event Showings
31 Dec 2025 | 5pm - 1am
Price
Free event
Location
Elizabeth Quay and surrounds
Perth WA
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Accessible toilets
ACROD Parking
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Road closures
2pm - 2am
- Barrack Square ring road
3pm - 2am
- Geoffrey Bolton Avenue
- Duchess Way
- Enchantress Way
- Barrack St (from the Esplanade to Barrack Square)
- Riverside Drive (from Barrack St to Victoria Ave)
- Governors Ave (from Terrace Road CPP to Riverside Drive)
5pm - 1am
- William Street (between The Esplanade and the Mitchell Freeway on/off ramp
- Birdya drive including freeway on/off ramp
7pm - 1am
- The Esplanade, including southbound Sherwood Ct and Howard St
- Barrack St (from the Esplanade to St Georges Tce)
Please note if parking at CPP Convention Centre car park that the pedestrian and vehicle exit to Riverside Drive will be closed during this event. Please exit via Mounts Bay Road and safely cross William Street at the pedestrian crossing.
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Water closures
The Elizabeth Quay Inlet will be closed to recreational vessels between 4pm and 1am on the event night, and pens will not be available for use during this period. Transperth ferry services will continue to operate as normal.
An on-water Exclusion Zone will be in place on the Swan River, closing the area to all commercial and recreational vessels.