Australia, New Zealand Welcome New Year 2022 With Glittering Fireworks

Australia entered the new year some hours ago, heralding it with fireworks display at Sydney’s famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

With the famous Sydney Fireworks, thousands of residents heralded their new year with pomp viewing from the comfort amid COVID-19 restrictions.

The Australian time zone is ahead of many parts of the world.

Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati, which are among the small Pacific Island nations, were the first nations to welcome 2022 at 10:00 a.m. GMT.

New Zealand also joined the 2022 new year train at 10:15 a.m. GMT.