Let’s be honest, for all the hype, New Year’s Eve celebrations can be underwhelming. So we’ve rounded up some of the best events across Australia’s capital cities so you can bring in 2024 in style.
Sydney
Toast to the New Year – Countdown with Capella Sydney: $380 pp
It is Capella’s first NYE celebration since its grand opening, and based on the scale of that party, you won’t want to miss this one.
With an exclusive premium shared menu to try and champagne to go with it, guests have a lot to look forward to. Brasserie 1930 is offering guests an exclusive Premium Shared Menu for $380 per person.
W Sydney New Year’s Eve
Sydney’s latest attraction, the W Sydney’s rooftop bar 29/30, offers an exclusive New Year’s Eve experience. Priced at $550 per person, guests can enjoy the electrifying ambience of Level 29, complete with DJ sets, a four-hour beverage package featuring Veuve Clicquot Champagne, and gourmet canapés, including a live hibachi grill and oyster station. For a more luxurious experience, cabanas are available for $3,500 for six, and Level 30 tickets at $899 offer Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne and an interactive Caviar and oyster bar.
At BTWN Restaurant, a festive five-course dinner awaits, showcasing local, seasonal produce by Head Chef Chris Dodd. The evening starts with a glass of Ruinart Champagne, with first seating (5:30PM-6:30PM) at $350 per adult and $150 per child, and second seating (9PM-10PM) from $450 per adult and $200 per child.
For dessert aficionados, 2am: dessert bar by Janice Wong presents a five-course degustation at $98 per person, or $168 with drink pairings.
You can book here.
Exclusive dining experience at The Gantry – with unmatched views of the bridge: $250-$599
Hatted fine dining restaurant, The Gantry, is hosting three different seated sessions on New Year’s Eve, at 5:30, 7, and 8:30 pm.
With unmatched harbour views of the fireworks displays, champagne, and a multi-course set menu to enjoy, this experience is sure to be a special end to your year.
Guests can also choose to keep the night going after their seating with tickets to the Pier Party available for $199 per person.
Bookings for The Gantry can be made here.
Private Suite Party at Pier One: Starting from $8,048 for two nights
Book a private suite at Sydney Harbour’s Pier One, to party the night away with up to nine friends.
The package includes curated snacks and beverages on offer, plus a full buffet breakfast for two adults the next morning.
Minimum two-night stay for two adults, and only registered guests past 1 am. Bookings are available here.
Melbourne
A New Year’s Eve Beverly soirée with Perrier-Jouët
With panoramic views of the city skyline, it’s hard to think of a better way for Melburnians to take in the New Year’s Eve fireworks than with Beverly.
With meticulously curated food, beverages and music, this event is bringing the glamour to the start of 2024.
Book here.
Curious New Year’s Eve Party at the W Hotel: $225 pp
This party is sure to be the perfect environment to let loose this New Year, with roving entertainment, canapes, and an expansive drinks menu.
For groups of up to 8, you can make the night extra special by upgrading to the exclusive Booth Experience, which includes a magnum of vodka, caviar, and more.
Secure your ticket here.
Brisbane
W Brisbane’s Wet Deck Party: $295 per person
Experience the luxury of the W Hotel, plus three hours free-flow of drinks – need we say more?
The deck provides stunning views over the Brisbane River so guests can enjoy the New Year’s Eve fireworks show, while the live DJ entertainment is sure to get everyone on the dance floor.
Secure your ticket here.
Perth
New Year’s Eve Taste of Hearth at the Ritz-Carlton: Starting at $275 pp
The six-course set menu at this luxury dining experience is a true celebration of the flavours of WA.
With a wine menu also designed to perfectly accompany all six courses, this is a perfect one for those preferring to bring in 2024 with quiet elegance.
Bookings can be made here.
Hobart
NYE Indulgence at Peppina: $229 per person
Peppina is offering its New Year’s Eve guests a mouth-watering four-course culinary experience, accompanied by Tasmanian sparkling wine.
Then to finish the night, guests have spectacular balcony views to watch and be enchanted by the midnight fireworks over the Salamanca waterfront.
If this sounds like your dream ending to 2023, bookings can be made here.
Adelaide
New Year’s Eve 2023 at Riverside Restaurant: $250
Celebrate the New Year at the Adelaide InterContinental’s Riverside Restaurant.
Bottomless beverages, a sumptuous buffet, and front-row seats to fireworks will make your New Year at the InterContinental one to remember.
Book here.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Playford: $220
At the Playford on New Year’s Eve, guests will be treated to a range of decadent canapes, French champagne, and live entertainment.
In the heart of Adelaide’s CBD, you’ll be at the centre of the action, able to immerse yourself in the full scale of New Year’s celebrations.
Book here.
Canberra
NYE Fireworks Cruise: $250
Cruise along Lake Burley Griffin for a unique and unforgettable way to appreciate the fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
As well as the unparalleled view of the fireworks, guests are also provided a five-course meal and carefully curated beverages package, with kick-ons at the yacht club after the cruise has ended.
Book here.
Darwin
New Year’s Eve dinner at Mindil Beach Casino Resort: $100
The Mindil Beach Casino Resort New Year’s Eve dinner offers diners the chance to indulge in a gourmet three-course meal to end their 2023 on a culinary high note.
With two seatings at 5:00pm and 7:30pm, you’ll have the rest of the night to get your New Year’s party on.
Book here.
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