It’s the first New Year’s Eve in three years with no Covid-19 restrictions anywhere in Australia – and it’s about to go off with a bang.

Revellers heading to watch the fireworks in each city are being warned to plan ahead, pack light and expect an Uber surcharge.

Thousands of people around the country will watch fireworks to ring in the new year.

Thousands of people around the country will watch fireworks to ring in the new year.

In Sydney alone, 2,000 fireworks will be launched from the four sails of the Opera House, while 7,000 effects will fire from 184 positions on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The Foti International Fireworks director, Fortunato Foti, said this year would be the best one yet for the harbour city.

“We put more than 4,000 hours into designing, staging and launching the fireworks so we can give people a reason to say ‘that was the best display ever’.”

“With so many people finally able to come and watch the fireworks in person, we really wanted to make sure they were in for something special,” he said.

From the harbourside to the Derwent River, the skies will be lit up in lights. So if you’re heading out, here is a quick survival guide to planning your night.