What To Do On New Year’s Eve In Perth

Seeing a fireworks display is a great way to ring in the New Year in Perth. Keep in mind that it may be expensive and crowded depending on where you choose to view the spectacle.

Rottnest Island is the place to be if you want to see the fireworks without paying admission or fighting crowds. You can spread out in comfort on this stunning island, and after dinner at one of the excellent nearby restaurants, enjoy the evening's entertainment.

Travellers will find a lot to do and see in Perth, Western Australia. However, New Year's Eve celebrations are something you simply must experience if you ever find yourself in Perth. There are a lot of parties and free events to choose from this New Year's Eve.

Visit Rottnest Island, cruise the Swan River, or stroll through Kings Park to see the city lit up at night. What are your plans for the final night of the year?

Bringing in the best of Perth's summer is the perfect way to say goodbye to the old year. We have so many options for New Year's Eve this year, from music festivals to unique pop-ups. Here are a few of our favourite events happening all over the city (and beyond!) that won't break the bank.

See below for New Year's Eve 2020/21 details. Fireworks and parties are set off all over Perth on New Year's Eve, with the best views being from the Swan River, Rottnest Island, Mandurah, and the Cannington River.

There are shows appropriate for kids earlier in the evening. If you're celebrating the New Year with an adult-only group, however, you can book a cruise where you can party into the wee hours of the morning, attend one of the city's hottest parties, or watch the fireworks over Swan River.

This guide will help you, whether you're a native of Western Australia or just visiting the state capital, have a fantastic night out.

​​Countdown to the New Year in Perth

Everyone needs to experience New Year's Eve the Perth way at least once. Perth's New Year's Eve celebrations on December 31 are legendary, and the city is in the midst of its extraordinary Summer season.

Perth's restaurants and bars throw themed parties for New Year's Eve to get their customers in the spirit of the holiday. When it comes to New Year's Eve celebrations, Perth can hold its own with larger cities. So, Perth, make plans to celebrate New Year's Eve and the upcoming year in grand fashion.

There are fireworks displays all over Perth for New Year's Eve, organised by both businesses and neighbourhoods. The fireworks can be seen from as far away as the Swan River, making it possible for the entire city to join in the festivities. However, the Perth City Council is not responsible for organising the New Year's Eve fireworks displays.

During the month of December, Perth enjoys the sultry summer climate of the Southern Hemisphere. Events therefore have a warm, Summery vibe. An excellent foundation for the perfect Perth New Year's Eve cocktail. Perth has some great venues and a youthful, upbeat atmosphere, making for a memorable New Year's Eve celebration.

The difficulty of getting around Perth on New Year's Day after a night of heavy drinking suggests that revellers planning to celebrate the holiday in style might want to book a hotel room for the 31st.

Admission to New Year's Eve parties in Perth can range from free to the upper $80s to well over $200, depending on the level of opulence promised.

The median costing about $135. Check to see if the New Year's Eve event packages include meals and drinks if you're trying to get the most bang for your buck. And if you're planning on celebrating New Year's Eve with a large group, be sure to enquire about any special pricing they may be offering.

The average cost of a New Year's Eve dinner at a sit-down restaurant in Perth is between $120 and $200. There are eateries that are suitable for a family outing and others that are better suited for a late night celebration with adults only. So make sure you enquire.

Perth's Top-Rated New Year's Eve Celebrations

Feel like getting away from the city, but don't want to go too far? That's fine! Over Thomson Bay, Rottnest Island will be hosting a fireworks extravaganza.

Rottnest is a family-friendly event that will have plenty of free activities and live music for attendees to enjoy before the show starts at 9 p.m. However, the celebrations will continue. There will be New Year's Eve celebrations happening all over the Island, and you'll be able to keep the party going until the wee hours of the new year.

You want to know the best part? One of the island's many beaches is a great place to relax and get over a hangover. You can't go wrong with that to welcome in the New Year, can you?

The Vines Resort

In Perth, the Vines Resort is throwing a fantastically themed New Year's Eve party. Come on, have a little fun, dress up, and have a nice evening out with some good food, dancing, and music. As the sun sets on another year, New Year's Eve at The Vines traditionally begins with drinks and canapes on the pavilion lawn.

The Beverage Package is included in the "all-inclusive" New Year's Eve package. In order to welcome in the New Year, there will be a party with lots of music and dancing.

Holiday Notes from the Concierge: This is a fantastic location, and it even has rooms for guests. Staying at this resort on New Year's Eve would be a great way to cap off a successful year. But hurry, because it consistently sells out. You have the possibility of selecting from:

• A Festive Meal and Celebration
• Reservation Discounts for Larger Parties and Other Group Bookings
• Possibilities for Overnight Stays

The Vines Resort Cafe

The  Vines Resort Café is the perfect place to celebrate New Year's Eve with your loved ones. Get ready to end the year with a Pizza Buffet that includes your favourite salads, pasta salads, hot chips, and desserts.

Lots of kid-friendly events and entertainment, including a DJ spinning your favourites beginning at 7 p.m. and a balloon drop at 9 p.m. At 6, the festivities will begin.

Holiday Notes from the Concierge: This NYE celebration is appropriate for all ages. In addition, the Vines is a resort with rooms available for the New Year's celebration. You have the possibility of selecting from:

• Accommodation
• Adult and Children
• Family

The Bentley Hotel

This New Year's Eve, the Bentley will put on a great show with its many bar and two large beer gardens. The Bentley is accessible via a number of different public transportation options due to its location to the south-east of Perth's central business district. You can't wait to see what New Year's Eve 2021 in Perth has in store for you.

Holiday Notes from the Concierge: Excellent Location within easy driving distance of Perth's city centre. Spaces devoted to serving beer in abundance. Options Could Consist Of:

• Entertainment
• Drinks
• Snacks

The Globe

You can ring in the New Year with a bang at Perth's Globe. In addition to drinks and appetisers, the New Year's Eve celebration at the Globes typically features live performances by bands and DJs.

Holiday Notes from the Concierge: Fantastic Spot in Perth, Including Bar, Lounge, and Laneway! You have the possibility of selecting from:

• General Admission

Wolf Lane

New Year's celebrations on  Wolf Lane are always a blast because they have such imaginative themes. In most cases, the price of admission will include a welcome drink. But once the Wolf pack has announced their New Year's Eve offering, we'll know for sure.

Holiday Notes from the Concierge: The venue is awesome, and the staff is very helpful. Every performance of Wolf Lane is completely sold out. Gather your friends and family and save money by buying tickets in bulk. You have the possibility of selecting from:

Bar Pop NYE at The Ice-Cream Factory

No one can deny that The  Ice-Cream Factory has become the summer's premier entertainment destination. Bar Pop is going to be bigger and better than ever after last year's sold-out event at this new trendy venue.

The event is being billed as Perth's "new summer mini-festival," and will feature eleven bars, bowling alley, silent disco, eight dancefloors, drag queen karaoke, and much more, all in one location.

There will be a Flipside Burger Bar, UberEATS delivery from your favourite Perth restaurants, and coconut meat tacos to keep you going all night. Admission costs between $50 and $150.

The Dock Fremantle

You shouldn't miss The Dock NYE if you think ringing in the New Year with drinks, sailboats, and cheese plates sounds like a blast.

Fremantle's waterfront will be home to the temporary Pop-Up Wharf Bar this summer. There will be gourmet pizza and cheese boards, as well as beer on tap from Pirate Life Brewing, cocktails, and frosé, and a comprehensive wine and spirit list to round out the experience. Guests will have a blast dancing to the tunes of resident DJs and listening to live music while taking in the stunning views of the water. There is no entry fee.

Badlands Bar NYE COVFEFE

Covfefe, which stands for "identifies the indescribable and makes sense of the ludicrous," will be the theme of Badlands Bar New Year's Eve party in light of the baffling events of 2017. These include the election of Donald Trump, the second iteration of the Royal Wedding, numerous allegations of sexual assault, and the legalisation of gay marriage. To end such a wild year, nothing compares to this.

The Love Junkies and Hideous Sun Demon will headline the best Covfefe to date, which will feature two stages and many of WA's favourite local acts.

There will be DJs, free popcorn, $5 Exports, and a food truck (to be announced). Tickets for the General Admission Section $39

Cuban Club

On the first day of 2018, the Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club will be transformed into a scene reminiscent of Venice Beach with a touch of Hollywood Glamour. Perth staples Pleased to Meet You, Sweet Lips, Pinchos, and La Cholita will be on hand all day serving up tasty eats to complement the event's premium selection of alcoholic beverages, which will be provided by DJ royalty 2manydjs.

If spending New Year's Eve in the company of Perth's elite in a truly spectacular setting sounds like a dream, then the Cuban Club is where you should be. Admission: $279.90

Where to Watch the New Year’s Eve Perth Fireworks

The best vantage points from which to watch the New Year's Eve firework displays in Perth, Australia in 2020 are currently being determined. Spread out your blanket and get ready for a spectacular end to the year 2020.

• Northbridge, Perth Cultural Centre and Yagan Square: There will be a fireworks show at 9 o'clock and again at midnight. The City of Perth is in charge of the festivities in Northbridge, which feature fireworks at 9 p.m. and midnight and are appropriate for the whole family.
• Crown Perth and Swan River adjacent to Raffles Hotel: Celebration with fireworks for the closing of midnight. As the clock strikes midnight, two of the most recognisable hotels on the Swan River will be illuminated in celebration of the new year.​​
• Rottnest Island. At 9 o'clock there will be a fireworks display. It's great that there's a show for kids before they have to go to bed. Fireworks will be launched from Thomson Bay, and daytime admission to the island will be discounted, while late-night ferries will return you home in time for 2021's bedtime.

Many of these locations, which usually hold their own fireworks shows, have cancelled their festivities for the year.

• Rockingham: Displays of fireworks at 9 o'clock and 12 a.m. (cancelled for 2020). On New Year's Eve, Rockingham hosts an annual party that is fun for all ages. A fair, kid-friendly activities, and food vendors will keep the crowd at Churchill Park going all night long.
• Mandurah. Displays of fireworks at 9 o'clock and 12 a.m. (cancelled for 2020). Silent discos, kid-friendly activities, and food stalls are all staples at Mandurah's family-friendly events. If you want to see everything, stay on the shoreline.
• Cannington. A midnight fireworks display (cancelled for 2020). Races, kid-friendly activities, rides, and a live band highlight the New Year's Eve celebration at Cannington Greyhounds, located on the banks of the Cannington River. Children under the age of 18 are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult.

The Best Perth New Year's Eve Cruises

Celebrate the year 2021 in style by taking a cruise along the Swan or Canning rivers, arguably the two most photogenic spots in all of Perth.

• Captain Cook Cruise. Experience Perth's skyline and the midnight fireworks from the Swan River on a cruise open to those over the age of 18. It leaves from Perth at 8 pm and offers a buffet dinner, premium drinks package, and DJ entertainment. The price per person for tickets is $269.
• Pirate Ship Mandurah. Aye, comrades! If you're looking for a night of high adventure on the open seas with your young and old(er) crew on New Year's Eve, then board the Pirate Ship Mandurah. The tour begins at 7:30 p.m. and takes you on a tour of the Christmas lights from the water, allowing adults to relax before the 9 p.m. fireworks show for the kids. The cheapest available tickets cost $40 per person.
• Exclusive Charters. Don't go to any New Year's Eve parties with complete strangers. If you want to impress your friends, hire a private charter instead. It's possible to arrange for food, drinks, and amusement. Make a price enquiry.
• The Raft. This New Year's Eve, raise a glass (or two) in toast to 2021 while nibbling on tasty appetisers. All attendees are expected to adhere to a strict white dress policy. 
• Crystal Swan. Leave Elizabeth Quay for a luxurious New Year's Eve cruise. Included in the price is a five-hour cruise, an opening cocktail, dinner, dessert, a photo booth, a resident DJ, and a countdown to midnight.

Perth New Year’s Eve Celebrations and Events

Searching for a good time? The following venues have already announced their event schedules for 2020/21:

• New Year's Eve on Rottnest Island. This is a great event for families, with live music and other activities for kids beginning at 4 p.m. The island's free event.
• New Year's Eve on the Rocks.The incredible Amanda Dee will be headlining this annual concert event, which will also feature a full 8-piece band, so instead of ringing in the new year, you can sing it in. Bring your own food, drink, and dancing shoes. We're charging $65 per ticket.
• New Year's Eve at DoubleTree by Hilton Northbridge. At DoubleTree, we're celebrating the holiday season with a touch of romance and a sumptuous celebration of the year. Relax in the lounge and enjoy a variety of oysters, champagne, grazing platters, and hot dishes to share. You can drink as much as you want of the complimentary wine and beer for five hours straight for only $180 per person. There is a small amount of lodgings available as well.
• NYE Poolside Party @DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge. Would you like to meet some new people? Reserve a spot at the DoubleTree by Hilton Poolside Party if you're looking for a less formal setting. Beginning at 7 p.m. and continuing until 1:30 a.m., guests will be treated to a complimentary cocktail upon arrival, as well as four hours of open bar featuring premium libations, as well as cocktail-style canapes, a dessert tasting bar, and live entertainment. Cost per person starts at $155 with tickets. 
• New Year's Eve Golden Glamour. Destination for a night of regal revelry? We're talking about The Ritz-Carlton, of course. There will be live music, gourmet canapes, champagne, and stunning views of Elizabeth Quay at this opulent event. Jealous? Each package costs $399 per person for Veuve Cliquot and $699 per person for Dom Perignon.
• Petition New Year's Eve. Celebrate the start of the New Year with your loved ones by sharing a sumptuous five-course menu. Why bother with people when you can have all the fun by yourself? Starting at $98 per person for early seating and $150 per person for late seating.
• Wildflower New Year's Eve Dinner. Wildflower has the best views of any hotel in the area. This restaurant's terrace offers spectacular views of the cityscape from across the Swan River. Both a four-course seated meal and a six-course tasting menu are available. Prices start at $125 per person for early seating and go up to $195 per person for late seating.
• New Year's Eve at Post. Spend the evening celebrating the arrival of 2020 with a three-course dinner or a five-course tasting menu as the clock ticks down to midnight at this Italian restaurant. Prices start at $98 per person for the early seating (3 courses), and $150 per person for the late seating (5 courses).
• New Year's Eve at Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough. Nothing says "I love you" quite like watching the sun go down for the last time in 2018. Nothing at all, really. Where should one go? The Strait's Cafe at the Rendezvous, Scarborough. How much is the fare? For the final meal of the year, we recommend a seafood buffet with a glass of champagne waiting for each guest. There's no denying your interest. Prices start at $39 per person.
• Long Chim New Year's Eve. If you're a fan of Thai food, you should definitely make a reservation at the highly regarded Long Chim. This restaurant chain has locations all over the country, and its Perth outpost is celebrating the end of the year by offering DJ music and Thai-inspired cocktails. We spent $120/person on a set menu.
• Jundalup Resort. Activities at Joondalup Resort & Country Club include dancing, dining, and watching live performances. Here, you can feast to your heart's content on a buffet and celebrate in style with a 5-hour drink package and performances by Famous Sharron. This is a 21+ only party. Prices per person start at $159 USD.
• New Year's Eve Parties at The Windsor Hotel. You can use this as a guide for a low-cost evening out. At the Garden Bar Disco Prohibition Soiree, you can dance until you drop for ten dollars, while at the Mends St Hangin' Loose Party, you can let your hair down to the tunes of Claire Fahie and its band for no cost at all. Vote for the one you like. Free - $10.
• NYE at Prince Lane. Take advantage of this year to the fullest by navigating three tiers of partygoers. Generally speaking, the higher you go, the more people you'll find at the party (and the more prestigious the ticket). Stay at the public bar for a quiet drink, roving canapes, and head up to the Glamour Bar for live music, or live like a VIP on the rooftop bar, complete with free drinks, DJs, and breathtaking views of Perth. The Glamour Bar costs $99 per person, the Rooftop Bar is $115 per person, and the Public Bar charges $10 per person.
• Stables New Year's Eve. Enjoy a four-course meal with unlimited wine or hit the dance floor at the courtyard party. Tickets to the dinner start at $149 per person, and the courtyard party costs an additional $15 per person.