If you are wondering what to do on New Year's Eve in Hobart, we've got you sorted! Hobart has so much to offer, from fabulous restaurants, fireworks displays, food and wine festivals, and even family friendly options for the young ones – there is something for everyone.
Pick one or mix and match them to create a celebration like no other. Read on for our top 5 suggestions!
Taste of Summer
This has to be one of our top picks, simply for the waterfront location, the great food and wine, and the entertainment on offer.
Start the day off by celebrating Hobart's diverse and wonderful community at the Taste with the free Hobart Community Day between 12 - 4 pm. Then from 6 pm, have your ticket ready for a cracking night.
Fresh pasta, anyone? Charcoal-grilled squid on a stick? Authentic Texas-inspired barbeque, with a distinctly local touch? You can get it all at the Taste of Summer Match with a glass of Tasmanian wine and follow with one of the many locally crafted gins on offer.
Then, party on with a range of live entertainment. Don't forget to get your tickets early! These will sell out fast.
Taste of Summer website
Street Eats @ Franko
Street Eats is a total local favourite and enjoyable for all ages. For those non-local and not in the know, Street Eats is legendary. Imagine a beautiful urban city park, complete with water fountain and majestic trees, transformed into a petite evening festival, full of delicious and piping-hot street food, live music and colourful picnic rugs on the lawns.
Self-described as a 'hyperactive inner-city night food+drink market with a rotating cast of eclectic musical acts to keep you fed, watered + grooving'. That just about sums it up!
Kids can run around and dance, adults can enjoy themselves, and it's got everything you need. Open from 4 – 11 pm, which gets you right in the groove, then head to the waterfront to watch the fireworks.
Street Eats @ Franko website
Family fireworks at the Regatta Grounds
It wouldn't be New Year's Eve without fireworks lighting up the Derwent River. If you are looking for a nice spot for the family, with lots of space and a great view over the water, bring a picnic rug to the Regatta Grounds to watch the fireworks. This spot allows for children and families to enjoy themselves in a safe and relaxed way, out of the party-zone. There'll be food vans or you can bring a picnic. There's free parking and public toilets nearby.
The first firework show will spark off at 9.30 pm and then you can toodle the little ones off to bed or stay on for midnight too. There's a shuttle bus to and from the waterfront if you'd like to get up close to the party.
To find out more and other viewing vantage points round Hobart visit our dedicated event page:
New Year's Eve page
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Village
What could be nicer than an evening waterfront visit to the docks, to see the Hobart to Sydney racing yachts in all their glory. Viewing these legends of the sea up close is always delightful and you might even have the opportunity to rub shoulders with a few of their sea faring crew.
There will be live music, activities for kids, Q&As on stage, and delicious food and drink from a wide variety of vendors. Although most of the boats will have already come in by New Years, there is always the possibility to see a few late arrivals and cheer them home.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race website
Local restaurants and bars
Hello Hobart has compiled a list of what local businesses are offering this New Year's Eve.
From Italian feasts and tasty fiesta snacks, to dance parties and drink specials, Hobart businesses are turning up the heat!
Check out our Hello Hobart NYE hitlist, grab your crew, make a booking and bring in the New Year in style!
Hello Hobart New Year's Eve guide