Sydney NYE 2015 - Paid events, best place?

[YSSY]

So, probably a bit late notice, but with my parents over in Australia over New Years Eve, it means that we have free babysitting and go out and check out the fireworks.
I really don't want to be have to camp out from 10am, so am looking at some of the more civilised options; tickets remain available for Shark Island ($225pp), Clark Island ($375pp) and also looked at the Shangri La buffet and fireworks viewing (from their 3rd floor events room...). Would appreciate some advice from anyone in the know, perhaps a good restaurant to book, or something we haven't though of.

 

[BAM1748]

Are you staying in the city? Driving or public transport?

Cheers

 

[YSSY]

Are you staying in the city? Driving or public transport?

Cheers

Will use the Blue Mountains train to get in and out so we can have a drink

 

[Andona]

We've done a boat ( private) near the bridge and functions at Darling Harbour a couple of times. My only suggestions is take some comfy shoes and aim to wait for a while after midnight before trying to head home. After midnight the train network is chaotic for well over an hour. Last year at around 1 am we walked from Darling Harbour to Museum Station before we could get a train, Town Hall station was closed until the crowds settled down and there was a huge stream of people walking south along George Street from the Quay to Central . It's a wonderful night though
Andona