Illustration of a family in sweaters passing dishes at a holiday dinner table with a gingerbread house (Skyline Rotorua Christmas Eve Dinner)

Skyline Rotorua Christmas Eve Dinner

Guests ride the scenic Gondola up Mt Ngongotahā to enjoy panoramic views across Lake Rotorua and the city. The evening includes a welcome drink of bubbles or orange juice followed by a gourmet Christmas dinner buffet in a festively styled dining room.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

rotorua.skyline.co.nz

When

Tickets

Adult (15+ years) $129; child (6–14 years) $94; pre-schooler (3–5 years) $12; infant (0–2 years) FREE. Gondola Annual Pass: adult $116; child $84.

Hours

From 5pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The event includes a gourmet Christmas buffet dinner and a welcome glass of bubbles or orange juice on arrival.

Parking

Over 700 carparks onsite, with space for motorhomes, coaches and vehicles with trailers.

Accessibility

Stratosfare Restaurant is wheelchair friendly, and the Gondola can be slowed or stopped for boarding assistance.

Going?

Location

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Stratosfare Restaurant Rotorua · 178 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Families and groups looking for a festive dinner with scenic views

Vibe

Festive and relaxed

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Book early, because spaces are limited and the Christmas Eve dinner sells out quickly.
  • Read the Stratosfare Rotorua dress code before the night so you're not caught out when you arrive at the restaurant.
  • Make any changes to your plans before 21 December, because cancellations after that date get no refund.
  • During school holidays, allow extra time for the Gondola queue so you reach the top in time for your dinner reservation.
  • If you need help boarding, let the team know, because they can slow or stop the Gondola and assist at the base and top.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Gondola Annual Pass members get member pricing and book by email or by phone on 07 347 0027

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Christmas Eve package include?

A scenic Gondola ride up Mt Ngongotahā, a welcome glass of bubbles or orange juice, and a gourmet Christmas buffet dinner. You'll eat in a festively styled dining room looking out over Lake Rotorua.

Can I bring the kids?

Yes. There are tickets for children aged 6–14 and pre-schoolers aged 3–5, and infants up to 2 years old come free.

Is there a dress code?

Yes. Guests need to follow the Stratosfare Rotorua dress code.

Is it accessible for wheelchair users?

Staff can slow or stop the Gondola, and they'll help at the base and the top. Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar is wheelchair friendly.

What if I need to cancel?

All bookings are prepaid. You'll pay a cancellation fee if you cancel before 21 December, and there are no refunds after 21 December.

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