As the year comes to a close, a great way to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new is by planning a New Year's Eve trip, setting the stage for a fresh start to the upcoming year. When it comes to counting down to the New Year, one cannot miss the early celebration in the bustling city of Sydney, Australia. Aside from the world-renowned New Year's Eve fireworks, various activities await, allowing you to energize and prepare for the year ahead.

Before departing, ensure you're prepared with a large suitcase and long-haul flight essentials such as a neck pillow, Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth transmitters, etc., ensuring comfort akin to being at home even during the long flight.

Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks annually attract over a million visitors to witness the spectacle. On New Year's Eve, warm-up activities such as different stage events, light projection shows, and family fireworks start from 7:30 PM until midnight when the grand New Year's Eve fireworks take center stage. Visitors can check various viewing hotspots through the Sydney New Year's Eve official website, including both free and ticketed locations, as most places have limited capacities and require advance bookings. Additionally, consider watching the fireworks from a cruise to avoid crowds and comfortably await the New Year's countdown.

To capture high-quality photos and videos in crowded places, consider bringing a handheld stabilizer for stable, clear recordings of unforgettable moments.

Hunter Valley, located two hours north of Sydney, offers the opportunity to witness the first rays of the New Year's sunrise across endless plains and vineyards. Boarding a hot air balloon at the break of dawn as the sky lightens allows you to float above the tranquil Hunter Valley. As the mist clears with the sunrise, the serene and beautiful landscape becomes a truly unforgettable experience. Following the hot air balloon ride, the experience of packing up the balloon adds to the rare and enjoyable moments.

In front of the vast scenery, besides using your eyes to record, of course, you'll need to bring a camera to capture all the scenery in front of you.

Sydney Harbour Bridge stands at a height of 134 meters above sea level and requires climbing steep stairs and narrow walkways to reach the top, presenting a daring challenge. However, reaching the top rewards you with a 360-degree panoramic view of Sydney. On clear days, you can even catch sight of the Blue Mountains and the Pacific coastline, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Guided climbing tours are available from dawn to night, allowing visitors to choose different times to ascend Sydney Harbour Bridge and witness varying scenery—sunrise, sunset, or nighttime views.

To maintain the best appearance in the New Year, bring portable personal care products such as a portable shaver, ion hairbrush, portable hair curler, etc., enabling easy styling while traveling.

The Blue Mountains are renowned for their ridges covered by ancient forests. Exploring the Blue Mountains walking trails allows you to witness the famous rock formations, such as the Three Sisters, and various viewpoints of waterfalls and magnificent forest landscapes. For those seeking challenges and thrills, a must-do activity is riding the Jenolan Caves cable car in Jamison Valley—one of the world's steepest cable cars with a slope of 52 degrees. Visitors can even climb through the cabin door to the top of the cable car, enjoying the scenic views of the entire gorge. At night, venture into dark caves for an adventure and witness thousands of glowworms shining like stars in the cave, creating a spectacular sight.

During hot summer days of exploration, consider bringing a portable fan to maintain a good mood throughout the day of fun and adventure.

Don't forget to have sufficient travel data and electronic device chargers to ensure a smooth journey.