Hey, it\u2019s a classic! The big city NYE fireworks displays are amazing and you\u2019ve got to see them in person at least once. You\u2019ll have to get there early if you want to join the crowds at the main viewing spots; alternatively, go for a more relaxed vibe at a smaller neighbouring park instead. Check out Bicentennial Park or Birchgrove Park in Sydney or Kangaroo Point in Brisbane. Melbs has HEAPS of options this year with their massive pyrotechnic displays. Head to your local council\u2019s website to see what your nearby parks are doing.<\/p>\n
Heads up:<\/strong> Many councils don\u2019t allow alcohol in parks, even on NYE. Check their rules online before you head into town.<\/p>\n NYE, Sydney<\/p><\/div>\n You don\u2019t have to go out to have a super fancy NYE. Dust off your tux or slip on your best cocktail dress and throw a formal party with your friends. You\u2019ll look the part and be free to dance, sing, drink, chat and eat your way into the New Year without any randoms interrupting your fun. Dress up the house too with mood lighting, ambient music and props for photos.<\/p>\n For many, NYE is about having a few drinks with friends. So have a house party and ask each guest to bring a spirit, mixer or ingredient for an exotic cocktail. Think juices, cream, fruit, salt and sugar crystals. Challenge your friends to come up with the tastiest, most unusual or prettiest new drink.<\/p>\n Pro tip:<\/strong> Make sure you and your friends agree in advance on who\u2019s bringing what, otherwise you might end up with six bottles of Baileys and nothing else. No-one wants that.<\/p>\n With or without fireworks, a park is a great place to spend NYE. Pack a late-night picnic, as well as some lanterns, sparklers and party poppers and settle in for a night of chilled-out fun. Just make sure you take home all your rubbish (cos no-one like a tosser \ud83d\ude09).<\/p>\n New Year\u2019s BBQ for the win!<\/p><\/div>\n Sick of the same old, same old for New Year\u2019s? Ditch it all with a lastminute getaway<\/a> to somewhere completely new. Or stay in on the big night and travel on New Year\u2019s Day, when everyone else is nursing their hangovers. As a general rule, fewer people want to fly on 1 January, which can help you score an awesome deal.<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to get stuck in a rut of doing the same things with the same people, but New Year\u2019s Eve is an awesome excuse to shake up your routine. That fun new restaurant you\u2019ve had your eye on? Try it. That cool-sounding club on the other side of town? Do it.<\/p>\n Want to do something really<\/em> different? Try a lastminute experience<\/a>. From daytrips to four-wheel-drive adventures, from live shows to hot air balloon rides, there are thousands of new adventures out there\u00a0\u2013\u00a0perfect for seeing out the old year with a bang \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n New Year adventures taking flight<\/p><\/div>\n If you\u2019ve got the 31st<\/sup> off work, the super-long NY weekend is just the right amount of time for a sneaky road trip. Whether it\u2019s a girls\u2019 getaway, a boys\u2019 break or a romantic escape, you\u2019re in for an epic start to the new year.<\/p>\n Break out Twister, cos it\u2019s time for a NYE games night. But choose your games wisely. Scrabble is really<\/em> hard when you\u2019re tipsy and your everyone will get sick of Monopoly long before midnight. Beer pong<\/a> or poker should do the trick.<\/p>\n A great one for foodies or anyone who\u2019d prefer a more chilled-out evening. Assign each of your guests a specific course and get each of them to bring along a dish to create an incredible feast fit for\u2026 well, fit for a NYE party. You can theme your dinner \u2013 say, Mediterranean or black-and-white \u2013 or leave it wide open. Either way, you\u2019re in for some tasty surprises!<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/83d5afe9-a941-4ed9-a9cb-017b7fe0685a\/anz-17766-1048px-1.jpg\")
2. Go formal<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Mix it up<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. Park it<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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5. Book a lastminute flight<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6. Be a tourist in your own city<\/strong><\/h3>\n
7. Try something new<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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8. Go on a road trip<\/strong><\/h3>\n
9. Host a games night<\/strong><\/h3>\n
10. Potluck dinner<\/strong><\/h3>\n