Thousands jockeyed for the best vantage point at Sydney Harbor as the city prepared to welcome the new year with its world-renowned fireworks display. Every year, Australia celebrates the arrival of the new year with extravagant fireworks displays,

Celebrations: Thousands also thronged to downtown or climbed the city’s ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point, and a light display recognizing Auckland’s Indigenous tribes.

With over six hours left for the Indians to step into the new year, the celebrations have already started in New Zealand's Auckland and the kiwi capital welcomed 2025 with fireworks, reported news agency ANI on 31 October.