After a "trying" year, this New Year's Eve has been highly anticipated so the world can finally bid 2020 farewell.

Riverina Police District Superintendent Bob Noble said while he understood the enthusiasm to celebrate the end of a trying year, it was essential everyone followed the rules.

"We have seen what has happened in Sydney, and it only takes one person suffering from an infection to come into this community," he said.

"It can be easy to come across that person whether you are at a supermarket, at a bus stop, or a pub or club, so you need to continue practising that distancing, hygiene and common sense.

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"It could only take a couple of infections in this community, and we could be in strife."

In Wagga, residents can have up to 50 visitors from any number of households visit at one time. The total number of visitors includes adults and children, but the hosting household members are not counted.

If more than 50 visitors are at a home, every person will be held individually responsible for a breach of the public health order meaning an illegal gathering could see more than $50,000 in fines.

Hospitality venues have to ensure that there is one person per two square metres, so it's essential to check what pubs and restaurants are taking bookings.

For those planning to line up for the "first in best dressed" venues, remember to maintain 1.5 metres of social distancing. Hitting the dance floor is also not allowed under the current restrictions either.