Welcoming in the New Year at midnight is celebrated all across the world, and Australia certainly holds its New Year’s celebrations in high stead. Magnificent festivities and revelry can be found around the country in late December.
This end of year festive period is always busy, as travellers from all over the world make their way to Australia to enjoy the sights and experiences on offer. It’s never too early to start considering your festive season arrangements and enquiring with the five-star luxury and experiential travel experts. Whether you’re looking for a wonderfully memorable family-friendly vacation or the perfect romantic getaway, there are remarkable experiences to suit your desired New Year’s Eve plans here in Australia.
Charter a Super Yacht
One of the most luxe ways to enjoy Australia’s abundant coastlines and spectacular seaside cities is on a super yacht serving as your very own floating five-star hotel. Accompanied by expert crew, chef-prepared meals and all the aquatic toys your heart could desire, an outstanding super yacht leaves you wanting nothing, yet can still find ways to surprise and delight you during your end of year celebrations.
Available as either an evening on Sydney Harbour to remember while taking in the fireworks, or as part of an extended multi-day charter over the holiday season in scenic surrounds, being onboard a super yacht is one of the most glamorous and exciting places to ring in the New Year.
Our Luxury Experiences:
- Marvel at the Sydney Harbour fireworks display from the deck of your own glamorous super yacht while enjoying premium drinks and canapés
- Embark on an extended charter through scenic and serene surrounds, such as the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef and begin your New Year in style
Ring it in within a Luxury Lodge
Australia boasts a plethora of esteemed luxury lodges and resorts which offer glamorous stays in some of the country’s most exclusive and iconic environments. Combining five-star service with premium amenities and high-end touches, a stay at an Australian luxury lodge or resort connects you to the memorable lands you’re resting on, while curated experiences invite you to discover the landscapes each lodge is nestled within.
An exquisite way to celebrate the New Year is at one of these remarkable destinations with only a small handful of likeminded guests. Make your toasts while overlooking the breathtaking landscapes of Uluru, Tasmania’s Wineglass Bay, or while nestled within the heart of the Blue Mountains—just to name a few.
Our Luxury Experiences:
- Invite the whole family to experience the traditional luxury of Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley on a family-friendly, five-star holiday to remember in the heart of the Blue Mountains
- Celebrate within pristine Tasmanian nature at Saffire Freycinet and indulge in the region’s fare with a fabulous dinner of local produce and a constant stream of premium Tasmanian wine
- Discover a Red Christmas in the heart of Australia at Longitude 131°, treating yourself to premium outdoor wining and dining experiences while overlooking the iconic natural monolith Uluru
- Enjoy family-friendly outback extravagance in the shadow of the mountain at Mount Mulligan Lodge, with just sixteen privileged guests enjoying a stunning starlit sky as the clock strikes midnight
- Welcome in the New Year in the World Heritage-listed regions of Tropical North Queensland from one of the region’s most premier lodges—watch the Great Barrier Reef sparkle from a suite at Lizard Island or Orpheus Island, or relax amongst the Daintree’s canopy at Silky Oaks Lodge
Celebrate from a Five-Star Hotel with a View
Australia’s cities offer a diversity of incredible food and activities alongside exceptional five-star hotel accommodation. Over New Year’s Eve, these cosmopolitan regions provide their own firework festivities and fascinating activities suitable for all kinds of travellers. There’s nothing quite like settling into a five-star hotel after a full day of discovering the city’s urban style and admiring the impressive views and celebrations from your suite as the sky lights up with colour and light.
Our Luxury Experiences:
- After a fabulous dinner at one of Sydney’s high-end restaurants, watch the Harbour light up with fireworks from the comfort of your high-end suite from one of the region’s premier hotels, such as the Crown Towers Sydney or Park Hyatt Sydney
- Watch the Yarra River and Melbourne’s Docklands sparkle under a pyrotechnic display while staying in the Crown Towers Melbourne or the Langham Melbourne
- Enjoy unobstructed views of Adelaide’s green parklands illuminated by a stunning fireworks show with a stay at the shining Eos by SkyCity
Keep it intimate in a Private Villa
For those seeking absolute privacy, a private villa in exquisite surrounds is the perfect place to celebrate the New Year with just your nearest and dearest. Varied in style and location but never in quality, Australia’s private villas offer an outstandingly personalised stay in intimate comfort.
Customisable by nature, your stay in one of Australia’s most exclusive private villas is best teamed with chef-prepared catering, hand-selected premium beverages, and all the trimmings to best suit you, your family and friends, ensuring you can count down to the New Year in true five-star style.
Our Luxury Experiences:
- Unwind in one of Australia’s intimate luxury properties on a nature-filled peninsula cradled by ocean—whether settling in a private home on the Mornington Peninsula, or booking a boutique whole site stay on the edge of Bouddi National Park just outside of Sydney
- Cast yourself away on a private island escape overlooking the swaying kentia palms of Lord Howe Island, or upon the white sands of the Great Barrier Reef
- Bask in the carefree vibes of an eco-friendly private beach house hidden amongst unspoilt nature upon the soft white shores of Kangaroo Island or Byron Bay
- Cosy up upon majestic mountainside within the Queensland hinterland in a modern house with bucolic charm, far away from anyone else
Wander Out Yonder with Outdoor Safaris and Walks
Of course, countdowns can occur anywhere in the country, with or without crowds. If you’re not interested in joining the hustle and bustle of revellers deep in celebration, you may be interested in an outdoor safari amongst fresh air. Your imagination is the limit for where you may ring in the New Year – whether you’re frying up fish on the beach with drinks in hand as the clock strikes midnight, or camping in remote wilderness under millions of stars.
Our Luxury Experiences:
- Safari along the Eyre Peninsula and enjoy beach fishing, sand tobogganing, and the calm of a stunning privately-owned residence on the tranquil Port Lincoln Marina away from the crowds
- Explore the lush south of Queensland with a dedicated eco-touring company and breathe in the clear air of the ancient Scenic Rim mountain ranges
- Enjoy a nocturnal wildlife encounter in the heart of remote Tasmania with a family-owned operation to watch animals conduct their daily business, oblivious to the evening’s festivities
- Venture through the country’s most stunning off-the-beaten-track locations on a luxury walk or hike and usher in the New Year within a remote pocket of tranquil nature
Conclusion
As the New Year’s countdown gets closer, now is the perfect time to begin planning your luxury New Year’s Eve getaway to remember.
This list of five unforgettable New Year’s Eve getaways showcases a range of our favourite destinations and experiences all over Australia. Each experience listed is perfect for re-connecting by allowing you to spend quality, uninterrupted time together with your nearest and dearest, making for a memorable New Year’s luxury getaway.
Whether it’s choosing to step away from the hustle and bustle of city life and surround yourself with pristine nature, sharing quality time together in intimate yet luxurious accommodation, or delving straight into the heart of the city’s festivities to create new memories together, there’s no shortage of inspiration for your next journey to Australia over the end of year festive season.
With a wealth of industry knowledge, our Travel Designers are incredibly adept at crafting unique journeys for all kinds of guests, whether as a multi-generational family holiday or an extravagant couple’s getaway. Contact us and let us create a memorable New Year’s Eve getaway for you so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy an Australian New Year’s Eve to remember.
