Harbour Hoopla

Overview

If your new year celebrations are often filled with unrealised expectations and warm beer, this could be the year you vow to make it different — and the perfect solution might be Sydney's Harbour Hoopla, held in the stunning Royal Botanic Garden.

It's all going down inside the garden at the Tarpeian Precinct Lawn, meaning it has some of the best views in the city. So, it's the perfect location to see the NYE fireworks, with incredible views of both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Plus, there'll be plenty of carnival-style and interactive entertainment, as well as a DJ once the night gets into swing.

Tickets will cost you a casual $350 a pop, but you can't really beat those multimillion-dollar views. You'll also get a picnic hamper, filled with dip, frittata, a chicken or vegetarian main and a cheese platter. For dessert, you'll get a flourless chocolate, Nutella and popcorn torte. And, to get you suitably soused (and well hydrated), there'll be a number of pop-up bars — just make sure you bring cash as there are no e-sales at this shindig.

Perhaps what's most exciting though is the fact that — unlike the rest of Sydney — you won't have to head to the CBD early to get the best seats in the house. Gates open at 6pm and the party will continue till 1.30am. It's a BYO rug situation, so make sure you come prepared — and ready to dance your way into the next decade.

Harbour Hoopla is happening on New Year's Eve, from 6pm–1.30am. To nab yourself a ticket, head here.