New Year's Eve

The best viewpoints, outfits and parties in town.

To have the time of your life this 31 December, simply answer the following questions:

Where are you celebrating?

Sydney

The best vantage points and cruises over Sydney Harbour.

Melbourne

Nab a spot on the Yarra to see the river bathed in light.

Brisbane

Tonight of all nights, Story Bridge is at its finest.

Adelaide

From Adelaide CBD to Glenelg Beach, the party doesn't stop.

Perth

Hit the city's waterways or go above and beyond and celebrate on Rottnest Island.

Overseas

Top destinations around the world to celebrate New Year's.

While Sydney's known around the world for it's spectacular New Year's Eve spectacle, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth also put on quite the show. Check out our destination guides for what there is to do on New Year's Eve in each city, including events and the best places to watch the fireworks.

Celebrating in Sydney? Consider these.

New Year's Eve cruises

Harbour cruises to catch the fireworks on.

Sydney's best rooms

Rooms with a view on the harbour's doorstep.

Dining packages

Restaurant packages to cheers to.

Sydney goes all out when it comes to New Year's - and why not? Being Australia's largest city and the first in the nation to strike midnight it pulls out all the stops for the millions who come to see what many dub the best fireworks in the world. From cruises to restaurant parties, here's how you can get the best seat in the house to see them crack the night sky.