Where to Spend New Year's Eve in Canberra 201617

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Posted 2016-11-17 by Sue W ⇒ follow

Where to Spend New Year's Eve in Canberra 2016/17

New Year's Eve is creeping up on us and it is time to think about where we would like to spend the last night of 2016. A highlight for many people is New Year's Eve in the City, which is an event held in the city centre with two free concerts and firework displays. There is a family friendly concert at Civic Square before the 9pm fireworks, then a dance party at Garema Place after the 9pm fireworks all the way to the midnight firework display (see website here for more details). For others who would prefer to do something a little different, there are other New Year's Eve celebrations planned around the city so revellers can get together with friends, celebrate with a meal and watch the midnight fireworks from afar. Following are just some of the many events that are happening around the Capital on New Year's Eve - so put the champagne on ice, put Uber onto your phone and enjoy the celebrations and festive beats of NYE, 2017.

Benchmark Wine Bar in the CBD will be hosting a 4 course degustation dinner and watching the 9pm and midnight fireworks from their central vantage point. If you need convincing, check out their delicious menu they will be presenting on the night. See details here .
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Pilot Bar ** in Manuka will be hosting a "Glamour & Grunge" NYE party with surprises at every turn. Entertainer Tammy Paks will be performing on the night, described as "Canberra's own Drag Queen extraordinaire". %%See details here .
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Pod Food %% in Pialligo will be having champagne in the gardens and then a 5 course New Year's Eve menu. If you have plans for midnight but would still like to enjoy the dinner, they also have an earlier sitting to choose from. See details here .

Hotel Kurrajong in Barton will be hosting a New Year's Eve party to remember with cocktails and canapés on arrival and then a three-course meal with live music. Choose between two sitting times. See details here .

The National Arboretum will be hosting the Diamonds are Forever New Year's Eve party, hosted by Ginger Catering. Dress up in your sparkly best and celebrate the night with glitz, glamour and just a touch of James Bond. With martini's, red carpet and live music by the Baker Boys , this is a night not to be missed. See details here .

Banana Leaf restaurant in the CBD is a Sri Lankan restaurant with two sittings for their New Years Eve dinner. Choose a 3 course meal from their extensive menu with traditional flavours on offer and central vantage point for the fireworks. See details here .

Teatro Vivaldi Restaurant is a theatrical restaurant at the ANU (Australian National University) Arts Centre in Acton. On New Year's Eve they will be hosting a NYE Dinner and Show, celebrating 15 years of these end of year celebrations. Covers band George Huitker and Junk Sculpture will entertain diners before fireworks and champagne at midnight. See details here .
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Redsalt Restaurant **%% at Crowne Plaza will be having a buffet with a selection of seafood, roasts, salads and decadent desserts. Dinner is 6pm - 10pm and children under 6 dine free. See details here .
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The Hellenic Club** in Woden will be having a Bon Jovi tribute band called IVOJ NOB %%belting out the rock anthems to party goers at the Club. They will also be playing hits from Queen, Guns 'n' Rose and Whitesnake - guaranteed to get Woden rocking! See details here .

Southern Cross Cruises will be hosting a Dinner Cruise between 6.30pm - 9.30pm to catch the 9pm fireworks, which is a perfect time for families. The cruise will include a delicious four course meal - see details here . There will also be a Midnight Firework Cruise between 10:30pm - 12:30pm, with hot and cold canapés and a premium drinks package - see details here .
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The Southern Cross Club Yacht Club %%at Yarralumla will host a five course meal and live music overlooking Lake Burley Griffin. The Old 45's is a four piece rock and roll band who will be rocking the Club into the new year. See details here .
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Onred **%% restaurant at Red Hill will once again be throwing a cocktail party with views over the city and the fireworks. Enjoy a range of delectable canapés between 8pm - 11:30pm and watch fireworks light up the night sky. See details here .

Palace Cinema's in the NewActon Precinct will be showing a New Year's Eve preview of Lion, starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara and David Wenham. Ticket includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival. See details here .

Still not sure what to do? These are just some of the hundreds of events that will be happening around the Capital this New Year's Eve, so keep checking Canberra Weekendnotes for more options and see local advertising for more ideas.

Also, why not take a drive up to the top of Ainslie Lookout/@-35.270107,149.158055,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xea5a4438e0062bba!8m2!3d-35.270107!4d149.158055 Mount Ainslie Lookout for spectacular night views of the city, shimmering city lights and the firework displays over the city. Another free option, popular with families, is to take a dinner picnic down to Lake Burley Griffin and watch the family friendly fireworks at 9pm - just follow the crowds for the best vantage points. Also ask your favourite restaurant if they will be open for New Year's Eve and book in fast to secure a table. With spectacular fireworks and friendly locals wishing everyone a "Happy New Year!" as they walk by, it is sure to be a night to remember in the Capital.

Happy New Year Canberra!