New Year’s Eve public transport guide: how to find your way home in Australia’s capital cities

Crowds gather at Mrs Macquarie's Chair in Sydney to watch the fireworks on New Year’s Eve. Australia’s public transport services have altered their schedules for the celebrations. Photograph: Jenny Evans/Getty Images

As revellers prepare for the trek home after New Year’s Eve celebrations, most cities are offering free public transport, and more of it.

Here is what you need to know, depending on your state or territory.