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New Year’s Eve in Hobart 2020/2021 | What’s happening on NYE

Fireworks, festivals and everything in between

Alex Keshen
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The tantalising Tasmanian city of Hobart puts on quite a show over the harbour for New Year's, and although it's a quieter event than other cities (we’re looking at you, Sydney), it's still something to see.

From waterfront piers as prime fireworks viewpoints to indulgent New Year's Eve menus at city restaurants and festivals like the Taste of Tasmania, here are some of the best things to do in Hobart on New Year's Eve.

Where to watch the Hobart NYE fireworks
NYE festivals and dinners in Hobart
NYE accommodation in Hobart

Where to watch the Hobart New Year's Eve fireworks

Hobart's main New Year’s Eve fireworks display is over the harbour and is best seen from along the waterfront. Here are the main vantage points for 2020/2021.

  • Hobart Waterfront: Watch the fireworks over the harbour from the waterfront walkways, Salamanca and wharves.
  • Mount Wellington: If you're up for the trek up to the top, watch the fireworks display from a kilometre above the city.
  • Mount Nelson Lookout: Just south of the city, this reserve has clear views of the city and harbour.

Best Hobart New Year's Eve festivals

  • The Taste of Tasmania: The festival organisers are in the process of sorting out the details for the The Taste of Tasmania. We'll update the page when dates and more information is announced.

    Best New Year's Eve dinners in Hobart

    With New Year's Eve still a couple of months away, there haven't been too many specials announced yet. Here's what went on last year, and we'll update this space as soon as we find out about more events happening in Hobart.

    • New Year's on the Pier at Hobart Function and Conference Centre: Dine on a 7-course degustation menu and enjoy Tassie beer, wine, sparkling and soft drinks through the night.
    • New Year's Eve at The Glass House: Join a cocktail party on the wharf from 9:30pm, including food and drinks until after the fireworks show at midnight
    • New Year's at Wrest Point: Premium dinners with matching wines and degustation in the revolving restaurant.

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