Where to spend this New Year's Eve
Dec 13, 2022
Being the first New Year’s Eve fully restriction free since 2020 it’s time to party it up big time to celebrate 2022 and head into the new year full of good vibes. Seen as it’s the biggest NYE in a while, everywhere is booking out FAST! So there’s no time to waste in your NYE planning, to make life a little easier we’ve picked out a few of our favourite venues with the best deals for you, friends and family to celebrate the night.
Auckland
Dr Rudi’s Rooftop Brewing Co., Viaduct Harbour
Dr Rudi’s Bubbles on the Balcony event features two and a half hours of bottomless Mumm Champagne and any tap beer you want. Enjoy charcuterie boards on arrival, DJs keeping the party going and sip the night away with your friends atop the famous rooftop to celebrate the new year in style! See here for details and bookings.
Kingi, Auckland CBD
With a 4-course culinary journey of sustainable seafood on offer this is the perfect spot for a more relaxed sit down experience of celebrating 2022, grab a few friends, your partner or family and dine at Kingi to welcome 2023. See here for details and bookings.
Saint Alice, Auckland CBD
With an epic DJ lineup and champagne and cocktails flowing, Saint Alice has got free entry accepting walk-ins this New Years Eve. Or if you’d like a guaranteed spot in the sky tower with views of the Viaduct and fireworks, then grab your mates and book one of their three VIP tables! See here for DJ lineup, more details and bookings link!
Wellington
Dirty Little Secret, Te Aro
Setting the scene with a cabernet themed extravaganza this is the venue to be at for a first class view of the fireworks this NYE. Dirty Little Secret is pulling out all the stops with drag performers, burlesque dancers and a DJ. Grab a ticket or go VIP with a booked table, champagne and share platters for you and your mates. See here for details and book in your spot!
St. John’s Bar & Eatery, Te Aro
This waterfront venue has got a set menu for this night with a 2-course meal and a drink for just $45 as well as a VIP option for you and your mates to take the coaches and soak up the NYE atmosphere. For the perfect viewing spot of the fireworks at 9.30pm and midnight, see here for details and book in your spot!
Christchurch
Engineers Bar, Christchurch Central City
It’s time to whip out your best David and Victoria Beckham fits as Engineers Bar brings you its No Scrubs, 90s + early 00s New Years Eve party. Calling all Barbie Girls, Teenage Dirtbags and All Stars they’ll even be giving away a “plus one co golden ticket” prize to the best dressed! So if you’re keen to be Dancing in the Moonlight, Spinning Around and Jumpin’ Jumpin’ as Engineer’s Bar Pump It with all the best throwback tunes from 1990 - 2009, then you’ll Wannabe getting in quick for tickets! See here for details.
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