Sydneysiders have marked the start of 2024 with a very early morning dip at the city’s most iconic beach after a night of wild celebrations.
Revellers flocked to Bondi Beach on Monday morning to watch the first sunrise of 2024 after the city rung in the new year with a fireworks display on Sydney Harbour at midnight.
The shore was packed with people as some continued their night of celebrations by dancing on the sand while others relaxed as they soaked in the first light.
Enthusiastic beachgoers also stripped down to their underwear and made a dash across the famous golden sand, before bracing the icy water.
Dozens of brave partygoers chose to dive into the waves despite temperatures at Bondi Beach staying at 18C throughout the morning.
Despite the chilly weather, many walked out of the water with smiles on their faces.
One Aussie ushered in the new year at first light with a surf at the iconic Bondi Beach
NYE revellers welcomed in 2024 at Bondi Beach following a wild night of celebrations in Sydney
A Sydneysider does a shoey at Bondi Beach ushering in the new year in n fashion
The man was cheered on by his friends as he drank the champagne from his shoe
Others preferred to drink champagne from a glass as they sat on the sand and watched the first sunrise of 2024
A group continued their celebrations and were dancing on Bondi Beach on Monday morning
Enthusiastic beachgoers also stripped down to their underwear and made a dash across the famous golden sand, before bracing the icy water
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Two young men were seen enjoying a quiet drink as they watched others jump into the water.
Couples embraced in the water and on the sand, with some marking the start of the day with a kiss, while others celebrated the beginning of 2024 with friends.
While some went for an early morning surf at first light, one reveller was seen ushering in the new year in Aussie fashion with a shoey as his friends cheered him on.
One group of friends decided an ice bath on the sand was the best way to begin the new year.
Revellers at Bondi Beach from first light comprised those with plenty of spirits some taking an early morning swim in their underwear
Two women shared a warm embrace as they braved the icy water at Bondi Beach (left) while another two revellers ran straight into the cold water as they celebrated the start of 2024 (right)
One reveller seen at Bondi Beach laying in the surf a little worse for wear after a big night of partying
Some were seen wading through the water while still wearing their party clothes from the night before
Aussies were all smiles as they braved the cold water for a refreshing start to 2024
Some took to the water despite temperatures remaining at a chilly 18C for most of the morning
Two mates were spotted dragging their friend across the sand and away from the water
The wild celebrations took a bigger toll on others with some revellers a little worse for wear photographed sleeping off a big night on the sand as the new dawn rolled in.
As the sun rose over the horizon, couples and friends were captured hugging on the sand.
The celebrations at Bondi Beach come after thousands of Sydneysiders stepped out in style on Sunday, filling pubs, clubs and streets across the city for New Year’s Eve.
More than 225,000 people crowded into 49 vantage points across the city to watch the iconic midnight fireworks display.
For some, it was a 17-hour wait after queuing from the early hours of the morning to score a good spot.
Sydneysiders welcomed 2024 with a stunning extravaganza of colour and light over Sydney Harbour.
Many were seen ushering in the New Year with an early morning swim with friends
Some revellers were spotted still wearing their party clothes from the night before as they walked Bondi Beach (left) while others shared a passionate kiss to usher in the new year (right)
A couple of revellers take a much needed rest on the beach following a night of celebrations in Bondi
A couple cuddled while watch the sunrise on Bondi Beach
Others were seen enjoying an ice baths while on the sand at Bondi Beach
Some slept off the celebrations of the night before, while others got their resolutions in early
The iconic midnight fireworks display erupting over ‘s global city to mark fresh beginnings, with more than 8.5 tonnes of fireworks set off as well as 80,000 pyrotechnic effects.
The New Years Eve celebrations continued well into the morning at pubs and restaurants across Bondi.
The Tea Gardens Hotel in Bondi Junction was packed to the brim with partygoers as alcohol flowed from 7am on Monday.
Revellers were in high spirits as New Years Eve celebrations in Dublin were televised in the background while they danced with their compatriots back home.
Sydney is among the first major city to welcome 2024, with dozens of capital cities around the world waiting in anticipation for their New Year’s celebrations.
The Tea Gardens Hotel in Bondi Junction was packed with Sydneysiders on Monday morning as New Years Eve in Dublin was televised in the background while they celebrated the start of 2024
Revellers were in high spirits as they enjoyed a drink while dancing at the hotel on New Years Day
Drinks flowed freely to patrons at the hotel who continued their celebrations well into the morning