From city lights to country skies, these standout venues are setting the scene for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re chasing a sleek, sky-high dinner in Melbourne, a homestead feast under the stars at Strath Creek, or old-world glamour in the Blue Mountains, each celebration pairs a distinctive setting with a special menu and plenty of sparkle.
Expect harbour-side fireworks in Queenscliff, vineyard sunsets in Rutherglen, live jazz, DJs and bubbles on arrival. Choose an early indulgence or a late-night feast, then settle in for the countdown in style. Spots are limited, so lock plans in now with friends.
Atria crowns the Ritz-Carlton’s 80th floor with sleek, sky-high glamour and calm, attentive service. The Modern Australian menu leans seasonal and local - delicate seafood, thoughtfully treated vegetables and precision-cooked meat - matched by smart wines and cocktails. Come at dusk for Port Phillip Bay views. It’s refined without stiffness, a quiet CBD escape.
Toast the arrival of 2026 with breath-taking city skyline views, exquisite cuisine and a glass of bubbles on arrival; enjoy a three-course early seating, or a luxurious five-course late seating with optional wine pairings, then stay for the countdown and the fireworks.
Gracie’s Restaurant at Flowerdale Estate is a polished country escape set in an 1840s homestead at Strath Creek. Seasonal Modern Australian plates spotlight local produce, paired with a thoughtful wine list and craft cocktails too. Dine by the fireplace or on the deck, looking over rolling hills and night skies.
Saddle up to say howdy to 2026 and ring in the New Year under the stars with boot scooting, live entertainment, lawn games and a BBQ buffet dinner. Enjoy beer, bubbles, bourbon and cocktails from the bar, plus DJs and dancing all night; accommodation packages are also available and include breakfast on New Year’s Day.
The Wintergarden at the historic Hydro Majestic in Medlow Bath is all light, glass and escarpment views, framing the Megalong Valley like a postcard. Come for the elegant High Tea tiers, stay for Modern Australian dining, piano hush and old-world grandeur hovering above misty Blue Mountains at sunset most days.
Ring in 2026 with a five-course degustation, beginning with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, then dance the night away as Latin Velvet fills the room with smooth Latin jazz, boleros and samba rhythms. Expect to sample dishes such as Wagyu carpaccio, miso-cured toothfish and quail and foie gras pithivier.
Tuileries at De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate is winery dining with a French-leaning accent: airy Jolimont Cellars, courtyard and deck seating and a calm country-luxe vibe. The kitchen works seasonally, showcasing local High Country produce beside De Bortoli wines by the glass. Long lunches shine here along with sunsets over the vines.
Indulge in an unforgettable degustation dinner this New Year’s Eve featuring exquisite dishes and delicious wine, while being entertained by local jazz band, Sweet Buzz, and dance the year away. Enjoy a drink on arrival as well as a sparkling wine to toast the arrival of 2026.
360Q sits on Queenscliff Harbour like a glass-fronted lookout, pairing Bellarine sea air with casual fine dining. Expect bright, nautical interiors, wide water views and a menu roaming from local oysters and scallops to slow-cooked lamb and seasonal vegetables. Linger over long lunches as boats drift past at sunset too.
Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to a brand new year overlooking the sparkling marina with a four-course dinner, drinks package an fantastic live entertainment, along with front row seats to two incredible firework displays, lighting up the harbour.
