It’s time to plan your family New Year’s Eve celebrations. YES! Share the NYE experience this December 31st with your family. You would like to be inclusive of the fireworks display and all the NYE pomp and ceremony with your family. You may have younger children under 18, under 15 or even under 12 etc. It might be NYE dining or it might be a NYE party. To celebrate this fabulous occasion you would like to go out and find a venue that helps out with New Year’s Eve family ideas and options!
We hear you. That’s why we’ve summarised the NYE ideas and events around Australia that are New Year’s Eve family friendly.
New Year’s Eve family ideas
Here are some family friendly ideas and associated parties that we think are worth considering for the family oriented NYE. Please make sure to check all details with restaurants, pubs, clubs, hotels, cruises and venues.
Hobart New Year’s Eve family ideas
Hobart Function and Conference Centre
Hobart
03 6234 0600
Discounted NYE Under 18 Dinner Party Tickets
Hobart will be celebrating on NYE at the HFCC and so will families with teenagers under 18 years of age. This is a family friendly function for New Years in Hobart with this venue providing discounted tickets for children and teenagers. A 7 course degustation meal for the family in a great location to see the Hobart NYE fireworks. Hurry as this event sells out each year.
Melbourne NYE Family Friendly
Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
Southbank
03 9699 1676
Twilight NYE Dining for Families
Head into Southbank Early this New Year’s Eve and enjoy the spectacular Yarra River views from Ludlow with superb options for a NYE Twilight dinner. Please make sure you book early to secure your place as this is sure to fill up fast.
Hophaus
Southbank
03 9682 5900
NYE Dining at Southbank for Families
Enjoy an early NYE twilight dinner in Melbourne at the famous Hophaus on Southbank overlooking the Yarra River with great options. Make sure you book in for all the family to enjoy as this is sure to sell out.
Amora Riverwalk
Richmond
03 92461211
NYE 3 Course Dinner for Families
Fun awaits families for the Amora Riverwalk NYE dining and entertainment this 31st December. On the Richmond end of the Yarra River with views from outside of the Melbourne fireworks this dining and accommodation option is great for families. Great family pricing with packages. Check out their availability of NYE accommodation too.
PJ Obriens
Southbank
03 9686 5011
New Year’s Eve Early Family Dining
Melbourne Southbank NYE dining at PJ Obriens right on Southbank in Melbourne. Families are catered for with menus for adults and children this New Year’s Eve. Great location but hurry to check this out yourself.
Sydney NYE 2025 Family Friendly events
Searock
Circular Quay
02 9252 0777
Family NYE Dining
A family with children can get their kids into the fab dining discounted off the adults NYE package pricing. Searock is a terrific New Year’s Eve location to view the Sydney Harbour fireworks, windowing Circular Quay in Sydney Harbour. Great for the family.
Doltone House Sylvania Waters
Sylvania Waters
02 8543 6000
Family NYE Dining
Enjoy New Years Eve with Family and Friends featuring set menu dining, entertainment and more with children’s pricing. Great location by the water with the fireworks on the big screens.
Brisbane New Year’s Eve family ideas
Family NYE Cruise
Brisbane River
1800 606 111
Early Family Fireworks Cruise
Brisbane families can celebrate the end of the year with a NYE party on the Brisbane River. Great way to welcome in the New Year and reflect on the water from the prime position aboard your cruise. Bye bye old year! Hello new year! Packages for this do sell out early so be quick!
Perth New Year’s Eve family ideas
Vines Resort
The Vines
08 9297 3000
NYE Family Countdown
A fabulous option for families to head to this resort for NYE. The Vine resort even have accommodation! It’s held at the Vine Resort Cafe and includes a package of finger food (pizza buffet). But be quick as this always sells out.
Darwin New Year’s Eve family ideas
Wharf One Terrace NYE Festival Party
Darwin
08 8941 0033
NYE Terrace Dining for the Family
In Darwin one of the newest venues in the Port precinct will have New Year’s dinner options for families on the terrace. This is a great location for families to watch the magnificent 31st December celebrations. And of course enjoy marvelous meals with a great discount for children 3 years to 12 years of age!