A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations happening around Otago this year.
Dunedin
New Year's Eve concert
The Octagon, central Dunedin. Live music, food stalls and fireworks at midnight. From 8pm.
Wanaka
New Year's Eve celebrations
Wanaka lakefront
Lake Hawea Summer Festival - Hawea Na Yeah Party
Lake Hawea Hotel, 1 Capel Ave, Hawea. 4pm-12.30am. Ticketed event.
The Branding music festival
Lyonfield, 8098 Luggate-Cromwell Rd, Wanaka. From 3pm. Ticketed event.
New Year's Eve celebration with Jody Direen and guests
Lake Wanaka Centre, 89 Ardmore St, Wanaka, from 7pm. Ticketed event.
Rhythm and Alps music festival
Robrosa Station, Cardrona Valley, Wanaka. Ticketed event.
Queenstown
New Year's Eve celebrations
Earnslaw Park, Beach St, 7.30pm-1am. Free.
Naseby
New Year's Eve celebration
Recreation ground, Derwent St. Starts 9.30pm, fireworks at midnight.
Pounawea
Family picnic and fireworks
At the waterfront, live music from 8pm, fireworks from midnight. Entry $5.
