The Star Gold Coast is dishing up a smorgasbord of things to see, do and devour this New Years Eve. From moonlit picnics on the lawn through to fine feasts and sophisticated soirees. Read on for a run-down of what’s happening across the venue …
The Star Gold Coast
On December 31 the festivities kick off at The Star’s Grand Pool Lawn for one of the most sizzling soirees of the year. Tickets to this 18+ event are $225 per person and give you a chance to walk the red carpet and spend the night dancing under neon lights by the pool as internationally renowned rhythm and soul icon Lisa Hunt headlines the entertainment. Embrace the disco vibes as you devour delicacies from the various food stations and roving canapes, dance to live DJs and keep the party going with a four-hour drinks package and a sparkling midnight toast. Find out more here.
Isoletto Prive & Lawn
On the flip side, you can ditch the colour in favour of all-white attire for Isoletto Prive & Lawn’s Night of White party. For $279, dress in white and enjoy an evening filled with delicious canapes and fragrant dishes from the food stations. Quench your thirst with a Grey Goose cocktail on arrival and enjoy a four-hour Moët & Chandon Impérial deluxe and Grey Goose vodka beverage package before enjoying front-row seats to The Star’s sparkling fireworks display. Find out more here.
Garden Kitchen & Bar
Those looking for something a little more laid-back can head to Garden Kitchen & Bar, where guests can enjoy a picnic on The Lawn from 8:00 pm. Picnic tables under the stars are $1600 for ten people and include a three-hour beverage package, live entertainment, decadent platters with Angus beef sliders, arancini and wagyu meatballs, as well as exclusive viewing of the midnight fireworks. Alternatively, if you’d prefer a special dinner with your loved ones, consider booking a table at The Restaurant – with session one running from 5:00 pm (for two hours) and session two from 8:00 pm until late. Those seeking an early dinner can reserve a table for session one online and enjoy a la carte dining. Tickets to session two are $195 per person and include a three-course set menu, a three-hour beverage package, entertainment and access to The Lawn to watch Tigerlily take the stage and the midnight fireworks display. Find out more here.
Cucina Vivo
For those craving international flavours in their New Year’s Eve celebrations, Cucina Vivo will be serving up salivation-inducing Italian eats that are sure to cure your hunger. Eager diners can arrive early for a set menu and a welcome glass of sparkling or appear later to indulge in a three-hour beverage package and five-course menu from 8:30 pm. This stellar feast features the likes of buffalo mozzarella arancini, Cape Grim beef tenderloin with gnocchi fungi and a dark-chocolate tart. Delizioso! Find out more here.
Kiyomi
Lovers of Japanese cuisine will be happy to hear that Kiyomi is tantalising taste buds this New Year’s Eve, with the much-loved restaurant’s culinary creations ready to surprise and delight. There are no set menus – simply make a booking and prepare to make your final meal of 2023 the best yet. Learn more here.
Uncle Su
In the mood for tasty Cantonese classics? Spend the last night of 2023 with Uncle Su and prepare to indulge in a selection of signature Beijing and Szechuan favourites like king crab, lobster, abalone, oysters, barramundi and more. There are two seatings available for booking at Uncle Su – session one at 5:30/5:45/6:00 pm and session two from 7:45 pm until late – with the a la carte menu available for both. Find out more here.
Harvest Buffet
If you can’t settle on just one cuisine, pull up a seat at Harvest Buffet for the ultimate feasting experience. Harvest also has two seatings to choose from (5:00–7:00 pm or 7:30–9:30 pm), where you can pile your plate high with an indulgent selection of hot and cold seafood, freshly-shucked oysters, meats from the carvery, salads, cheeses and plenty of desserts. Find out more here.
Nineteen at The Star
If you want to take your New Year’s celebrations sky-high, head up 19 levels to The Darling’s rooftop for a celebration at Nineteen at The Star. Soak up an evening of style and sophistication as Nineteen offers two first-class dinner sessions. The 2.5-hour sunset seating is $200 per person and gives attendees a four-course set menu including a seafood platter, a choice of mains like Patagonian toothfish or fillet steak and delicious desserts. The moonlight seating offers a similar exuberant menu and more than four hours of fun for $240 per person. Here, you and your crew can wait for the clock to strike midnight with champagne in hand. Learn more here.
