Sydney has greeted 2018 in spectacular style with an epic fireworks display at the iconic Harbour Bridge.
Thousands of spectators lined the shores of Australia’s second city to witness the breathtaking event, an hour after Auckland, New Zealand, became the world’s first major city to welcome the new year.
Watch the video, above.
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Over 5 minutes of fireworks from the Sky Tower welcome in the new year during New Year's Eve celebrations on January 1, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand
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Auckland is one of the first major cities in the world to ring in the New Year
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Fireworks explode as Sydney welcomes the new year
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Australia's second city begins its iconic fireworks with a 9pm family show
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Thousands line the Harbour in Sydney to gaze at the famous Bridge focal point
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Sydney's Opera House is lit up as fireworks explode during an earlier display on Sunday
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A spectator laughs as she waits for the annual new year fireworks as part of celebrations on Sydney Harbour
