Plan on more than just the parade
A 3-week arts, sports and lifestyle festival starts in early February.
Pack your sequins and glitter
Or, shop in the Darlinghurst area a couple of days before the parade.
Act early
Book hotels ahead of time, and get to the parade early, especially if you’re short (crowds are 6-people deep once 7:45pm rolls around).
Consider a cruise
A journey from New Zealand to Sydney with Atlantis can put you in the loop of some of the more off-beat and fun parties.