Countdown To Midnight At These 9 NYE Events On The Gold Coast

Mates, flutes of bubbles, and the ultimate end-of-year spectacle—a night sky brimming with dazzling fireworks. No matter what 2022 shaped up to be for you, New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to pop a cork, reminisce and treat yourself after yet another calendar year complete. And what better way to farewell the year than under the twinkle, fizz and boom of fireworks with a delish meal under your belt, and good company all around?

So grab your favourite people and celebrate in style at this year's next-level events at The Star Gold Coast’s stellar venues, featuring phenomenal viewings of the big party in the sky the moment the clock strikes midnight. 

Read on for our round-up of events, soirées and full-blown parties to bring in 2023 with a front-row seat to dazzling fireworks on the Gold Coast. 

Dance The Night Away At This Disco Soirée  

The Star Grand Pool Lawn | 8pm - 1am

Ring in the New Year with your mates at this ritzy, disco soirée. Don your finest 70s-inspired threads and start the night sipping on a complimentary Chandon cocktail on arrival at The Star Grand Pool Lawn New Year's Eve event. While the iconic Lisa Hunt belts out floor-filling tunes, groove to the front at this mesmerising poolside locale. That is if you can pull yourself away from the roving canapés and tantalising food stations. You’re invited to responsibly sip your way through a 4-hour Chandon beverage package. Then, as live DJs round out the night, share a sparkling midnight toast with a premium viewing spot for fireworks from the lawn. Grab your tickets, here.

Don Your Best White Threads At This Open Air Party

Isoletto Privé and Lawn | 8pm - 1am

For the first time ever, Isoletto Pool Privé and Lawn is throwing an open-air event and adding a white attire theme to the mix. Set within their ultra aesthetic neutral space featuring seasonally perfect pops of lemon and melon hues, this celebration is the ultimate setting to say “ta-ta 2022” with a front-row seat to the fireworks. Luxury at its finest, your night will start with a welcome Belvedere cocktail, followed by premium canapés to nibble on and carefully curated food stations to graze the night away, all while live entertainment croons in the background. Round out the evening with cheers to you and your crew, knowing 2023 already looks good on you. Nab your tickets, here.

Indulge In A Relaxed Picnic On The Lawn

Garden Kitchen & Bar | 8pm-Late

Bid farewell to the final night of the year with a picnic on the lawn at Garden Kitchen and Bar, featuring a three-hour beverage package. Cranking the New Year's Eve party vibes high will be entertainment from none other than chart-topping, festival lineup frequenting and platinum album releasing, EXAMPLE. Share grazing-style boards on the lawn serving up char-grilled Angus beef sliders, crispy prawn tacos and lamb koftas and settle into your front-row seat for the midnight fireworks the countdown to 2023 hits, 3, 2, 1. Lock in your tickets, here. 

Dine In Style At One Of The GC’s Faves

Garden Kitchen & Bar | First Seating, 5-7pm, Second Seating, 8-11pm

This iconic party destination has you sorted for a full sit-down feast if a classic dining experience is more your speed. Head down early to bid farewell to the last sunset of 2022, and enjoy a full a la carte menu at Garden Kitchen & Bar’s first NYE seating. Indulge in modern Australian fare including an extensive oyster selection, decadent seafood platters, and a Chef’s Grill menu boasting the finest Australian produce. To indulge without any of the decision-making, opt for the second seating and enjoy a full 3-course set menu and a 3-hour beverage package and full access to the late-night entertainment on the lawn to ring in the new year. Book your table, here. 

Devour A Decadent Five-Course Feast

Nineteen At The Star | 5:30-8pm; 8:30pm-late

The dazzling setting of Nineteen at The Star is truly a sight to behold. And behold it you will if you make the excellent decision to round out 2022 at this sophisticated dining precinct. With both sunset and moonlight seating options, treat your taste buds to a five-course set menu featuring the likes of natural oysters, shallot tart tatin with la luna goat cheese and pickled cucumber. Finish up with a decadent chocolate meringue pie and Pedro Ximénez ice cream all before the second seating’s fireworks view through sky-high windows, perched above the Gold Coast cityscape. Sign us up. Head over here to lock in your table. 

Treat Your Tastebuds To An Italian Escape

Cucina Vivo |  5:3o-7:45pm; 8:30pm-midnight

Transport your mind and tastebuds to the streets of Italy this New Year's Eve with an indulgent three-course dinner at Cucina Vivo. An adults-only welcome glass of sparkling on arrival and live entertainment flowing through the airwaves sets the scene for a night to remember. With two seating times to choose from, taste your way around Vanella buffalo mozzarella arancini, cape grim beef tenderloin, parmesan mashed potatoes and a dark chocolate torta al cioccolato dessert. With a separate menu available for children 12 and under, this one’s perfect for the whole family. And for those who opt for the second seating, exclusive viewing of midnight fireworks from the Cucina Vivo terrace makes for an idyllic end to 2022. Find out more, here.

Indulge In Top-Tier Japanese Fare

Kiyomi | 5-9pm 

Want to get an early start on your 2023 health kick? Kiyomi’s fresh New Year's Eve menu is everything your Japanese-loving dreams are made of. Simply book online and choose from an innovative menu featuring a selection of oysters, sashimi dishes and platters as well as decadent additions like Tasmanian rock lobster and oscietra caviar exclusive to The Star. Set inside this softly-lit haunt, Kiyomi’s is the perfect vibe to spend your last meal pre-2023 on the Gold Coast, just a short wander to Broadbeach’s shores after dinner will see you gazing up at the coastline’s epic lineup of fireworks. Browse the menu, here.

Make It All About Food At This Extensive Buffet

Harvest Buffet | 5-7pm; 7:30-9:30pm

Summer days call for cold drinks and chilled, fresh seafood. So if you’re craving the best dishes from the ocean, Harvest Buffet is your perfect solution this New Year's Eve. Head along for an all-you-can-eat hot and cold seafood buffet featuring fresh-shucked oyster stations, chilled crabs, Thai-style marinated mussels, and more. For a bit of turf to go with your surf, plate up at the carvery with the likes of beef sirloin with mustard, or opt for vegan pasta, pizza, even salads, cheeses and desserts like créme brulee to nibble ‘til your heart’s content. Free for kiddos seven and under and with options for older kids and adults alike, grownups are greeted with sparkling on arrival and leave with full bellies. Take a short walk down the street to catch early fireworks and give yourself a high five for celebrating New Year’s Eve the ultimate foodie’s way. Head here to book. 

Welcome The New Year With A Cantonese Feast

Uncle Su | 5:30-7:30pm; 8pm-late

If the idea of wrapping up 2022 over a flavoursome feast with your nearest and dearest tickles your fancy, this one’s for you. Uncle Su is plating up a feast of delicious Cantonese classics and signature Beijing Szechuan faves like duck pancakes, pork potstickers and braised abalone. With a truly extensive menu to choose from, there’s something to satisfy everyone at the table. Choose from two seatings at 5:30pm and 8pm, to celebrate the year that was with great happiness and prosperity. Nab your table, here. 

Keen to lock in your NYE plans at one of The Gold Coast’s favourite venues? Head over here for the full list of festivities rounding out the year, over here. 

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