NEW YEAR’S EVE IN SYDNEY
There's no better place to welcome the New Year than in Sydney - the New Year's Eve capital of the world. Be one of the first in the world to welcome the New Year with spectacular midnight fireworks over Sydney Harbour. The internationally-loved event on Sydney Harbour attracts more than 1.5 million spectators and is watched by more than 1 billion viewers around the world. Celebrations start with entertainment from 5pm, followed by the 9pm family fireworks and the midnight spectacle. Start planning now. Make sure you get a front row seat to the best show in the world.
Export ready dining experiences
360 Bar and Dining The highest restaurant in the southern hemisphere rotates, ensuring 360 degree views of Sydney city and the harbour. Cuisine is modern Australian with a refined French influence. Located in the heart of the city at the top of Sydney Tower Eye, 360 Bar and Dining is a member of the Trippas White Group.
New Year’s Eve offer includes: New Year’s Eve fireworks, Sydney 2014 Canapés followed by a six course degustation menu with matching wines Live entertainment $650 per person (18 years and over only) T: +61 2 8223 3883 sydneytowerdining.com.au
Sydney Tower Buffet Sydney Tower Buffet is a contemporary banquet-style restaurant with 360 degree revolving views. It provides the perfect relaxed family dining environment, offering an extensive menu with uninterrupted views of the city. Guests can sample food from a range of cuisines including succulent fresh seafood, modern Australian, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Thai, with more than 40 dishes on offer. Sydney Tower Buffet is a member of the Trippas White Group.
New Year’s Eve offer includes: New Year’s Eve fireworks, Sydney 2014 International buffet meal and beverage package including beer, wine and soft drinks Live entertainment $500 per adult or $250 per child (3-12 years) T: +61 2 8223 3800 sydneytowerdining.com.au
Botanic Gardens Restaurant Nestled in the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, the picturesque Botanic Gardens Restaurant offers open-air dining in exquisite garden surroundings. The menu is a fresh take on Australian cuisine with guests enjoying an exclusive vantage point by the harbour to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks. Botanic Gardens Restaurant is a member of the Trippas White Group.
The New Year’s Eve Garden Party event includes: French champagne and canapés on arrival A seven-course degustation menu with superior beverage selection Live entertainment Private lawn to view fireworks $500 per person (18 years and over only) T: +61 2 9241 2419 botanicrestaurant.com.au/whatson/celebrate-new-years-eve-in-the-botanic- gardens
Waterfront and Wolfies Restaurant Waterfront and Wolfies Restaurants offer the finest harbourfront dining position in Sydney with views directly across to the Sydney Opera House. New Year's Eve fireworks, Sydney 2014 Set in a heritage sandstone building in The Rocks, both restaurants exude the grandeur and charm of the past, matched by a sumptuous modern Australian menu. Waterfront and Wolfies restaurants are members of the Dockside Group.
New Year offer includes: Four course gourmet choice menu Unlimited 5½ hour beverage package Live entertainment including band, DJ and Brazilian dancers Indoor or outdoor seating $600 per adult or $420 per child (3-17 years) T: 1300 115 116 bookings.docksidegroup.com.au/events
Opera Australia: NYE at Sydney Opera House Gaze across Sydney Harbour whilst enjoying a pre-performance dinner which includes a three-course menu matched with premium wines in the Northern Foyer of the Opera House. After dinner you have a choice of two performances: Puccini’s La Bohème or the Opera Gala, featuring the favourite music of Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and more. The Midnight Party follows performances with canapés, drinks, live entertainment and views of the midnight fireworks from the Northern Foyers.
NYE Opera tickets range from $289 to $479 per person. (Please note that NYE Dinner and Midnight Party are booked separately to performances at an additional cost with no commissions available.)
T: +61 2 9318 8200 opera.org.au/whatson/events/the-opera-gala-new-years-eve New Year's Eve fireworks, Sydney 2014
Export ready dinner cruises
A dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour on New Year’s Eve is the ultimate way to welcome in 2016. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the fireworks on either Captain Cook Cruises or Sydney Princess Cruises. These vessels are positioned in an exclusion zone which provides guests with an amazing view of the fireworks; they are usually included in the Harbour Light Parade.
Captain Cook Cruises Captain Cook Cruises have six New Year’s Eve Dining and Fireworks viewing options. Cruises range from $440 per adult for the NYE Rocket Fireworks cruise to $1095 per adult for the NYE Club Deck fine dining on the MV Sydney 2000.
T: +61 2 9206 1111 captaincook.com.au/sydney-harbour-cruises/whats-on-in-sydney/new-years- eve/ (Some options may sell out quickly, SKY Deck already sold out)
Sydney Princess Cruises Take part in the exclusive Harbour Light Parade with Sydney Princess Cruises. The MV Jerry guarantees guests have the closest place to view the fireworks. An open bar, three-course buffet, a DJ and dancing are included for $699.00 per person. New Year’s Eve fireworks, Sydney 2014
T: +61 2 9518 7813 ozwhalewatching.rezdy.com/26552/new-years-eve-harbour-cruise-2015- 2016
Vantage points around the harbour
Some of the best spots to watch the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks are listed below. Barangaroo Reserve, Hickson Road, Millers Point Campbells Cove, Hickson Road, The Rocks Circular Quay Promenade, Alfred Street and George Street, Sydney Darling Harbour, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont Hickson Road, George Street, Gloucester Walk, The Rocks Macquarie Street, Sydney Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney Observatory Hill, Watson Road, The Rocks
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Circular Quay
Official vantage points are listed on the official event website. sydneynewyearseve.com/vantage-points
New Year's Eve fireworks, Sydney 2014 Bars with views
In style ECQ Bar, Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour pullmanquaygrandsydneyharbour.com/ecqbar
Opera Bar and Opera Kitchen, Sydney Opera House operabar.com.au operakitchen.com.au
Quay Bar, Customs House quaybar.com.au
The Island Bar, Cockatoo Island theislandbar.com.au
The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf, Walsh Bay sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on/productions/2015/New-Years-Eve-2015
Up high Blu Bar on 36, Shangri-La Sydney shangri-la.com/sydney/shangrila/dining/bars-lounges/blu-bar-on-36/ New Year’s Eve fireworks, Sydney 2014
Glenmore Rooftop Hotel, The Rocks theglenmore.com.au/content/rooftop
MCA Café, Museum of Contemporary Art mca.com.au/visit/mca-cafe-sculpture-terrace
O Bar and Dining, Level 47 Australia Square obardining.com.au
Note: These bars will likely offer New Year’s Eve dining packages which will need to be pre- booked