La Luna Beach Club
Step into a night of Mediterranean magic as you welcome 2025 at La Luna Beach Club, Marina Mirage’s luxurious floating venue. Inspired by the sun-soaked beach clubs of Mykonos, this exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration is set to be a spectacle, blending the laid-back luxury of the Greek Islands with high-energy entertainment and breathtaking waterfront views. From the moment you arrive, let the rhythm of live DJ sets and the smooth sounds of a saxophonist transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean. Be mesmerised by jaw-dropping jetpack stunts and captivating dance performances, all leading up to an unforgettable private fireworks show at midnight over the marina – just for La Luna guests. Savour a specially curated Mediterranean-inspired menu paired with a premium three-hour drinks package as you toast to the New Year, Mykonos style. Poolside general admission starts from $290 – secure your tickets here.

Aviary Rooftop Bar
Be transported to the alluring streets of Paris for a night of mystery and romance this New Year’s Eve at Aviary Rooftop Bar’s Midnight in Paris Masquerade. From 8:00 pm to 12:00 am, indulge in a lavish four-hour premium beverage package that includes a welcome cocktail and a breathtaking champagne tower. The French-inspired enchantment extends to the food offering – think gourmet canapes, a classic crepe bar and artisanal cheese-grazing stations, alongside Aviary’s signature pizzas crafted with a Parisian twist. DJ Marea will set the mood with French house music, while roving entertainers in masquerade attire add to the allure. Don your finest cocktail attire and a mask to be in the running for the ‘best dressed’ competition, with a chance to win some exciting prizes. The night will culminate with breathtaking fireworks displays at 9:00 pm and midnight, lighting up the sky as you welcome 2025. Head here to find out more.

Garden Kitchen & Bar
Whether you’re spending New Year’s Eve with kids in tow or planning to party until the clock strikes 12, Garden has you covered. Families can book in for the first sitting from 5:00–7:30 pm, where you can dine from Garden’s delicious a la carte and kids menus. For those partying kid-free, the second session from 8:00 pm to midnight will feature an indulgent four-course set menu, brimming with delights such as savoury choux stuffed with smoked-salmon mousse, yellow-fin tuna on a puffed nori crisp, roasted black Angus tenderloin and a special New Year’s Pearl chocolate dessert. Your feast will be paired with a three-hour beverage package and end with a bang, with access to the fireworks display and headliner Touch Sensitive on The Lawn as you ring in the new year. Book via The Star Gold Coast website. 

Cucina Vivo
The Star’s Italian gem is also letting you choose your own adventure on December 31. Cucina Vivo’s first sitting from 5:30–7:45 pm will include a special menu for kids and a three-course menu with a glass of Chandon on arrival for adults, serving up Italian delights such as focaccia Romana, stracciatella, braised beef and truffle ragu and an Italian meringue bombe for dessert. From 8:30 pm until midnight, the music will turn up as the adults-only portion of the evening commences, with a three-course set menu and 3.5 hours beverage package. DJs will be spinning tunes all night long as you enjoy the likes of house-made arancini, limoncello-dressed oysters, gold band snapper with stuffed zucchini flowers and more. You’ll also have a primo view of the fireworks from Cucina Vivo’s poolside balcony. Book your seat here.

Southport Sharks
Farewell the year that was with friends and family at Southport Sharks! Dive into the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet – we’re talking mountains of fresh prawns, perfectly cooked mussels and more – then dance the night away with a live performance from Made in the 80s. Tickets are $19.90 for kids aged 4–7, $25.90 for 8–12 year olds and $79.90 for adults and include buffet admission and refillable soft drinks for kids. Plus, Southport Sharks will be putting on not one, but two free fireworks displays! Head here to book now.

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The Fireplace
The Fireplace at Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove is hosting its inaugural six-course New Year’s Eve Degustation dinner, showcasing its signature woodfired fare. The evening promises a remarkable journey through flavours and textures, carefully curated to celebrate the turning of the year. Each course will spotlight the meticulous skill of the culinary team and celebrate the art of woodfired cooking. This all-inclusive fine-dining experience will feature canapes such as oysters adorned with bloody shiraz gin pearls and pulled beef creme fraiche brioche, followed by citrus-cured kingfish, Skull Island tiger prawn crostini, beef tenderloin and saltbush-crusted lamb rump, and a milk-chocolate cremeux with salted-caramel coffee sauce for dessert. Each course will be paired with a premium beverage offering, bookended by a glass of Taittinger champagne on arrival and a jaffa espresso martini, served table side, with dessert. Shortly before midnight, you’ll be ushered away to the fountain terrace to enjoy the resort’s countdown festivities. Reservations to this extraordinary experience are from 5:30 pm, with limited seats available at $309 per person. Head here to reserve your seat. 

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Kiyomi
Lovers of Japanese cuisine will be happy to hear that Kiyomi is tantalising taste buds this New Year’s Eve, with the much-loved restaurant’s culinary creations ready to enchant. Make your last meal of the year one to remember by working your way through Kiyomi’s show-shopping a la carte menu – think melt-in-you-mouth sashimi, perfectly marbled wagyu skewers, shiro king salmon and tempura bay lobster. If you’d prefer to finish 2024 without having to think, you can also opt for Kiyomi’s ten-course omakase menu. Bookings are available from 5:30–8:30 pm – head to The Star website for more details. 

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort is here to make sure you see out 2024 on a high. Terraces Restaurant is hosting a celebratory seafood buffet dinner on New Year’s Eve, with a glass of champagne on arrival, entertainment throughout the evening and two sittings to choose from. Guests with children can opt for the first sitting from 5:30–7:30 pm, with tickets available for $149 per person and $75 per person for children. The second sitting is paired with a two-hour premium beverage package for $199 per person and runs from 8:00–10:00 pm. Bookings can be made here. If you’re keen to keep the party going, Pearls Bar invites you to dance the night away to live music from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am. Celebrate the end of 2024 with Pearls Bar’s decadent oysters and champagne station for those late-night cravings.

The Star Gold Coast’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball
Eat, drink and dance the night away at The Star’s Masquerade Ball! Don your best black-and-gold attire, conceal your face and get ready to ring in 2025 in style. Held in The Star’s grand Ballroom from 7:00 pm to 12:30 am, guests will be treated to a Grey Goose cocktail and canapes on arrival, a three-course alternative-serve menu and a 4.5-hour beverage package. Entertainment from 42 Band and live DJs will keep the party vibes going on the dancefloor all night long, and golden fire performers, living statues, a birdcage aerialist and more will ensure an evening of surprise and delight. Guests will also have access to the fireworks display on The Lawn at midnight! For more details and to book tickets, head to The Star website.

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Seafood Buffet
If you’d like to see out 2024 well fed, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove is the place to be. Executive chef Hamish Watt and his culinary team have curated a delectable journey for the special New Year’s Eve buffet, showcasing the finest seasonal produce and locally sourced seafood. The exquisite seafood selection embraces the spirit of the season, featuring the likes of fresh Mooloolaba prawns, gin-and-beetroot-cured Tasmanian salmon, an array of expertly sliced sashimi, whole barramundi with pickled fennel, and steamed Port Arlington mussels with chilli, garlic and tomato passata. Alongside your seafood feast you can enjoy antipasto like prosciutto with melon and woodfired cherry tomatoes, seasonal salads, and hot dishes such as porchetta with caramelised apple sauce, slow-roasted Milly Hill leg of lamb with salt bush, and garlic and herb roasted beef with Yorkshire pudding. The buffet will also feature mouth-watering sides and condiments, as well as a selection of decadent desserts, including a grazing chocolate and stone fruit table, ice-cream trolley and cannoli station. Adults can enjoy the festive buffet for $229 per person, children aged 5–12 for $99 per person and those under 4 complimentary with a paying adult. Beverages are available to purchase on consumption. Head here to book now.

The Exhibitionist Bar
A little exhibitionism is expected on New Year’s Eve, right? It will definitely be the vibe (in a good way) at The Exhibitionist Bar on December 31, which is hosting an exciting all-inclusive night out. From 8:30 pm to 12:00 am, you’ll enjoy a delightful selection of canapes and hand-held bites, including salt-and-pepper squid with black garlic mayo, karaage chicken sliders, pepperoni-stuffed pizza pockets and mini ice-creams. Premium wine and beer will be flowing across the four-hour package, with cocktails available for purchase throughout the evening. As the clock strikes twelve, prepare for a special surprise that will make your New Year’s Eve truly magical. Tickets are $160 – head here to book!

Uncle Su
Opening specially for New Year’s Eve, Uncle Su at The Star will be serving up its renowned a la carte menu on the last night of the year. Indulge in a feast of Cantonese-style classics and a selection of signature Szechuan and Beijing favourites, including Kowloon-style king crab, steamed coral trout with ginger and scallions, crispy soft-shell crab, Peking duck and more. Two sittings are on offer – head to The Star website to make a reservation. 

Stingray
The new year is heating up at Stingray! This NYE, step into the world of tease with showstopping celebrations and a symphony of sultry surprises. The steamy celebration will feature live burlesque performances by Zeewa, with each show matched with gourmet bites for an unforgettable feast for the senses. Decadent food stations will be there for your grazing pleasure, as well as five-hours of free-flowing libations including wine, beer, spirits and cocktails. Doors open at 7:00 pm, with packages starting from $75. Head to the QT Gold Coast website for details.

Harvest Buffet
If you can’t settle on just one cuisine, pull up a seat at Harvest Buffet for the ultimate feasting experience. Harvest also has two seatings to choose from (5:00–7:00 pm or 7:30–9:30 pm), where you can pile your plate high with an indulgent selection of hot and cold seafood, freshly-shucked oysters, meats from the carvery, salads, cheeses and plenty of desserts. Over 18s will also get a glass of sparkling on arrival! Find out more here.

Burleigh Pavilion
If you’re desperate to bid farewell to 2024 by the ocean, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better spot to party than Burleigh Pavilion. The entire venue is being transformed into the ultimate summer party. The beachside venue is pulling out all stops this year, with DJs playing dancefloor bangers until the early morn, headlined by Set Mo. General admission starts for $180 per person, or you can go all out with VIP access for $310, offering a two-hour beverage and canape package, full venue access and more. Head here for more information. 

Nineteen at The Star
If you want to take your New Year’s celebrations sky-high, head up 19 levels to The Darling’s rooftop for a celebration at Nineteen at The Star. This year Nineteen is ringing in the new year with an exclusive white party and offering two experiences – you can enjoy an elegant sit-down dinner in the restaurant, or party under the stars at its lively rooftop bar. Restaurant guests will be treated to an indulgent four-course meal curated by head chef Michael Crosbie over sunset or moonlight sittings (moonlight has now sold out!), including dishes such as beef tartare with potato pave, Nineteen’s signature seafood platter, wood-roasted eye filled and vanilla panna cotta. If dancing the night away is more your vibe, the rooftop bar will have DJs keeping the energy high until the early hours – plus you’ll have one of the best views on the Gold Coast. For more details, head here. 

The Island
If your vision for NYE is partying until the break of dawn, then The Island is the place for you. The iconic venue is hosting three separate events for New Year’s – and serving bevs until 5:00 am. Your first option is the Laneway Lights Party, which will stretch across the entire main level. Ticket holders will enjoy access to The Glasshouse, The Pool Deck & Lounge and Goldie’s, with resident DJs, photo ops and three bars. You’ll also have access to the 360 House Party at The Island Glasshouse, featuring an 11-m screen with dynamic visuals, immersive laser, lighting and pyro effects plus non-stop entertainment with back-to-back DJs, live musicians and a 360-degree photo booth. Next is the open-air Rooftop Party, where you can party under the stars with live music from 42 Band (Hanlon Brothers), resident DJs, premium bevs, gourmet canapes and woodfired pizzas from 8:00 pm to 12:30 am. If you want to ring in the new year like a VIP, then you’ll want to nab tickets to the Penthouse VIP Party. The Island Penthouse on level 12 will be pumping with live music from the Travis Lee Band and resident DJs from 8:00 pm to 12:30 am. Guests will be given the total VIP treatment – think super-premium spirits, champagne, wine and beers, espresso martinis and margaritas all night, plus gourmet food stations of canapes, charcuterie, dumplings and paella. Can’t decide? Go for the Access All Areas pass, which allows you to roam freely through and enjoy the spoils of every party! Get all of the details here.

YOT Club
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 on the water with YOT Club! The floating oasis is hosting a Mediterranean white party this year, transforming the deck into a dazzling European party boat. Hop aboard in your finest white attire and enjoy a four-hour cruise on the super yacht from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. Ocean Deck tickets include a welcome drink on arrival, premium roaming canapes and house beer, wine and sparkling, while the Upper Deck package upgrades to a cocktail on arrival and includes basic spirits in the drinks offering. For details, head to the YOT website.