A Guide to New Year’s Eve 2012 in Newcastle

The classic option for some New Years fun is to see the 9pm and Midnight fireworks displays on Newcastle Foreshore. To keep the young ones happy throughout the night, there will be a DJ playing Top 40 family friendly hits in Foreshore Park from 6pm – Midnight. Public transport is best due to multiple road closures across the city. For a full list of these closures, as well as information about car parking and a special New Year’s Eve transport timetable, visit the Newcastle City Council website at the above URL.

For a more classy way of bringing in the New Year, Nova Cruises is offering a Dinner and Fireworks Cruise from 7.30pm – 12.30pm. You will be taking up prime position to watch both early and Midnight fireworks on the harbour, with their big screen streaming the Sydney fireworks display live. For $175 per person, au d’oeuvres, a hot buffet and dessert are included. Bookings are essential, so give them a call for a luxurious way to spend the end of 2012.

For a bit of chic on New Years, Finnegans is hosting a Masquerade Party for ambitious party-goers. With three rooms of entertainment, there is plenty of space to get those feet moving. Pre-sale tickets are available at the venue for $10. A small price to pay to share this occasion with your friends. Naturally there is still a 1am curfew, but that shouldn’t bother those who are there primarily to bring in the New Year.

Not only do you get to party with your mates, but you get a fantastic view of the Newcastle fireworks. With a theme of Brazilian Carnival, your night will certainly be colourful. Tickets will be sold on the night for $20, but for those wishing to splurge a little more on this special occasion, VIP pre-sale tickets are available to purchase from the Brewery for $120. These tickets include canapés, a beverage package for 4 hours, and express entry upstairs after midnight. So if you want some fun on the water, this is the destination for you.

If you think that bringing in the New Year is about eating a glorious amount of food, Silo is the place for you on December 31. This harbourside restaurant and lounge is offering a 5 course menu with a premium beverage package. For $140, this waterfront destination should be on any food lovers’ wishlist. Visit their website for more details and bookings.

Add some elegance to your evening with dinner and drinks in the 'Grand Ballroom'. Noah’s is offering canapés and wine on arrival, followed by a 3 course meal and a selection of beverages. Live entertainment by J.F.L is also included in the $155 price tag. Starting at 8pm, this is a first-rate way to ring in the New Year with friends. Why not book out a Party Table for you and nine friends?

For the tapas and dessert lovers out there, why not feast your eyes on what The Depot is offering. Starting at 7pm, this $120 food and alcohol extravaganza will get you toe tapping to a live performance by the Matt Purcell Band. This is certainly the place for those wishing for a more relaxed, sociable atmosphere, so give them a call today and get your tickets.

The Lass New Year’s Eve Spectacular is sure to draw all those who love this hotel's way of life. Kicking off at 9pm, the night will feature performances by Zoe K. & The Shadow Katz, Twin Lakes, and The Dennis Boys. There is no better way to sit back and relax with your mates on New Year’s. Tickets are just $20 for this 18+ event.

It seems fitting for a night filled with extra sparkle to be dancing the night away in the 'Starlight Room' at Wests. 7-piece band “Misbehave” will be providing all the tunes with hit songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today, so this is the place for all those young at heart. A 3 course Buffet at $70 per person is an 18+ must. Booking times are 6.30pm, 7:00pm, and 7:30pm, with special dietary requirements needed to be given when booking. Call today!