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There is something for everyone, whether you are a regular to the Garden, a Sydney newbie or casual foodie looking for the ultimate picnic locale for New Year’s Eve. Each event is designed to offer individually themed celebrations alongside the magnificent location with breathtaking views of the fireworks.

Whether you choose the laid-back elegance of Lawn With The View; the family friendly circus theme of Harbour Hoopla, the over 18’s up-tempo vibe at The Point, the seated dinner and drinks affair to be discovered inside Midnight at The Oasis or the cocktail lounge amongst the newest horticulture display Plants with Bite at NYE at The Calyx - it will be a magical night to remember.

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Importantly, no matter which event you choose, every ticket purchased from the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney supports the work of the Gardens science, horticulture and conservation projects.

Lawn with the View

A great all ages option, Lawn with the View is a relaxed picnic styled event and the perfect way to kick back and watch the fireworks. Although there isn't entertainment at the event, it is a front row seat to the fireworks sitting above the Opera House. This is a smaller event on a private lawn for 1,000 people and your ticket includes a picnic hamper and a bottle of water. There are cash bars and additional snacks available to purchase on site.

Date: Saturday 31 December 2018
Time: 7.00pm to 12.30am
Venue: Bennelong Lawn, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney
Tickets: $350pp + Booking Fee

Harbour Hoopla

The ultimate New Year's Eve event for families, big groups or those looking for a night of fun - Harbour Hoopla is an all ages event which offers lots of interactive entertainment in a vintage circus theme. There is an expansive viewing area for 3,000 people and plenty of seating on the grass. Your ticket includes and picnic hamper and a bottle of water plus there are cash bars and additional snacks available to purchase on site.

Date: Saturday 31 December 2018
Time: 6.00pm to 12.30am
Venue: Tarpeian Way, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney
Tickets: $335pp + Booking Fee

The Point

A colourful and laid back summer soiree for 18+ only. With unreserved seating grab yourself a café table, a beanbag or a picnic bench and listen to the live DJ and live bands. This is a beautiful waterside location for 1,100 people to enjoy panoramic views. Your ticket includes an entrée box on arrival with a bottle of water. At your leisure graze from a selection of savoury and sweet food stations that you collect from the restaurant. There are cash bars and additional snacks available to purchase on site too.

Date: Saturday 31 December 2018
Time: 5.30pm to 1.00am
Venue: Fleet Steps North, Mrs Macquaries Point, The Domain
Tickets: $415pp + Booking Fee

Midnight at the Oasis

Enjoy a three-course meal at your reserved table for 18+ only, at Midnight at the Oasis. This prime location offers uninterrupted views and is capped at 1,500 guests so you will have plenty of space to celebrate. There is additional seating in a grandstand to watch the fireworks if you are looking for that perfect selfie opportunity.The live DJ and live band will keep you on the dance floor all night plus your ticket includes an entrée box on arrival with a bottle of water. Afterwards, you can collect a plated main course from the restaurant followed by a dessert and a late supper snack. There are cash bars and additional snacks available to purchase on site to keep you going.

Date: Saturday 31 December 2018
Time: 6.30pm to 1.00am
Venue: Fleet Steps South, Mrs Macquaries Point, The Domain
Tickets: $440pp + Booking Fee
 

NYE at the Calyx

This is an intimate 18+ garden party hosted in our world-class horticulture exhibition space at The Calyx. Offering unreserved cocktail lounge seating for only 300 guests to enjoy live music, interactive entertainment and displays themed to complement the current ‘Plants With Bite’ display. There is a 15 minute walk from the venue to an exclusive viewing area to watch the midnight fireworks. Your ticket includes a cocktail and canapés on arrival, followed by endless roving drinks service, savoury and sweet food stations and a glass of midnight sparkling at the viewing area.

Date: Saturday 31 December 2018
Time: 7.30 pm to 12.30 am
Venue: The Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney
Tickets: $595pp + Booking Fee