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Hobart New Years Eve 2024

Things to do on new years eve in Hobart, Tasmania. Top fireworks, parties, hotels and restaurants for NYE 2023-2024

When it comes to the new years eve celebrations in Tasmania, many people tend to migrate towards the islands capital of Hobart.

If you are spending some time in Hobart over the festive season then you'll find there is plenty to keep you occupied as well as the new year parties and events. If you happen to be around on a Saturday morning, then get yourself over to Salamanca Market on Salamanca Place, Hobart. It lines the street with over 300 stall holders ranging from food and flowers to jewellery and hand made clothing.

There are museums to peruse like MONA Museum of Old and New Art, or visit Richmond, a quaint little town in the Coal River Region, very picturesque! There's lots to keep you occupied during your vacation here.

Tasmania is mountain central and for those of you who love to go out and explore, you'll be rewarded with some truly amazing sights in many of the amazing National parks.

Head to Lake St Clair National Park for Cradle Mountain and the Crater Lake which just encapsulates nature at its very best. Or try out the walk to Lake Esperance in Hartz Mountains National Park, there's also Mount Wellington with views back over Hobart and Wineglass Bay up in Freycinet National Park and don't forget a trip to The Bay of Fires from Binalong Bay to Eddystone Point and The Neck on Bruny Island, all must sees!

New Years Eve Fireworks

New Years Eve in Tasmania is a big deal! With a great party atmosphere, you'll want to head to the waterfront in Hobart for the big fireworks display which lights up the sky over the stunning yachts in the dock.

They have an early fireworks display at 9.30pm which is great if you have kids and then the midnight showing is held over Sullivan's Cove illuminating the Derwent River.

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the waterfront, then head up the way and into the mountains, you get a great view of the fireworks from Mount Wellington, although this too can get busy with other people looking for a spot to watch the display. Or head on over to Pindos Park at Tranmere Point another nice location for watching the fireworks, especially with the whole family.

Taste of Summer Festival

Enjoy the Taste of Summer Festival, on at the same time, this is a ticketed event, and has entertainment, great food and one of the best views of the fireworks.

The event runs from 27th December through until 4th January and includes cooking demonstrations and presentations, a pop-up beer festival and of course a special party on new years eve, with the Taste symphony and guest singers performing a range of live music.

See the full schedule, lineup and book your tickets for this years' events here.

New Year on the Pier

Celebrate the new year in style, right on the waterfront with some of the best views of the fireworks. Enjoy a 7 course menu along with Tasmanian wine and beer and a traditional Scottis piper! Keep in mind for next year and book early!

New Years Eve River Cruise

The clubs and restaurants will have new year events planned, many will be sold out quite quickly, especially the more popular venues. You could always opt for a wonderful river cruise to be under the fireworks sipping champagne come midnight! Try Peppermint Bay Cruises

New Years Eve Hotels

Staying in Hobart, Tasmania for New Years Eve will be a great experience, just make sure to book your accommodation well in advance, and look out for the hotels offering parties of their own and special accommodation packages. Top places to consider are:

The Henry Jones Art Hotel
Grand Chancellor Hotel Hobart
Fountainside Hotel
Salamanca Inn
Customs House Waterfront Hotel

You can search for deals at all of these venues, plus all of the top Hobart NYE hotels here.

NYE Restaurants

Hobart is filled with wonderful restaurants, so you'll be spoiled for choice, just make sure that come New Years Eve, you've already made your reservation:

Fico
The Glass House
Mures Upper Deck
Landscape Restaurant and Grill
The Point Revolving Restaurant

NYE Live Stream

There is currently no live (working) webcams that I can find, but we'll keep looking. The City of Hobart Council, have in the past, live streamed the fireworks on their facebook page here. There is also a chance of some coverage of the fireworks by the local TV channels, although this is more likely to be just in the form of highlights, as the main coverage tends to focus on the big display in Sydney, as you might expect.

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