Enjoy NYE at one of these banging locations
Weekly entertainment guide
Whether you prefer an electric DJ set, acoustic tunes, fancy dress fiesta or disco dance party, say hello to 2023 in style at one of these exciting NYE events.
Neon Party at Ironbar Port Douglas
Glow bright like a diamond and kick off 2023 at the Ironbar with a funky Neon Party.
Boogie the night away with beats from DJ Carew from 11pm to 4am.
Indulge in a four-course menu including a glass of bubbly on arrival including fresh oysters, house-smoked beef carpaccio, smoked pork ribs and a show stopping pavlova or brownie to finish.
The event begins at 5.00pm and continues well into the evening with fireworks illuminating the sky at 8.00pm and midnight.
Saturday 31 January 2022. More info here.
Party like a pirate at Hemingway’s Port Douglas
Yarrr! End 2022 with a bang in your best pirate attire.
Dance like a pirate at the swinging beats of DJ Bart and enjoy an amazing light show.
There will be prizes for best dressed pirates.
Free entry, walk-ins welcome.
Saturday 31 January. More info here.
Groove-a-tron at Port Douglas Yacht Club
Get your groove on for the ultimate party of the year as DJ Tron flips the flashbacks switch for your dance floor entertainment.
Dropping hits and classics from the 70's, 80's and 90's and bringing in the new year with good times and a party vibe not to be missed.
Saturday 31 January. More info here.
Wet ‘n Wild NYE Pool Party - Turtle Cove
DJs, Drag Shows, Fire Shows, Silk Aerial Performers, what else do you need to end 2022 in style?
Dance, celebrate, make memories and get as wet’n wild as you want at this stunning location right next to the ocean.
Saturday 31 January 2022. More info here.
80’s in the Arena NYE Party - The Reef Casino Hotel
Ready to go all out on the last day of the year?
Get ready for a carnival of colour at the Casino.
Expect a funhouse with a monstrous midnight balloon drop and loads of 80's plus humongous hits.
Saturday 31 January. More info here.
Get Lei’d at Flamingo’s Tiki Bar
Be sure to get lei’d this year in tropical style at Flamingo’s Tiki Bar in Cairns.
Come early, grab a seat and receive complimentary Leis on arrival.
Saturday 31 January. More info here.
Masquerade party at the Benson
Head to the Benson for their New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party and dance the night away to a six-piece band
Enjoy food and drink pop up stalls and a themed drink menu and finish the night watching fireworks from the rooftop pool.
Saturday 31 January. More info here.
Where to watch the fireworks?
Port Douglas
Bring down the whole family at the Dickson Inlet from 5.30pm.
Enjoy UV glow lighting, a kids disco, free face painting and food trucks prior to the 8.00pm family fireworks.
At 12.00pm there will be another fireworks show to send off 2023 with a bang.
Cairns Esplanade
This year there will be two displays at the Cairns Esplanade – a family-friendly show at 8.30pm and a second show at midnight.
There will also be a screening of the family movie “DC League of Super Pets” at 6.30pm.
Palm Cove
Enjoy fireworks from underneath the palm trees at the Palm Cove Jetty at 8.30pm. Palm
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