Illustration of diners raising glasses at a long festive table with a roast and candles (Skyline Rotorua New Year's Eve Celebration)

Skyline Rotorua New Year's Eve Celebration

Guests ride the scenic Gondola up Mount Ngongotahā and begin the evening with a celebratory welcome drink overlooking Rotorua. The night features an indulgent gourmet buffet dinner at Stratosfare Restaurant accompanied by live music and a DJ leading up to the countdown. Celebrations culminate with a glass of bubbly toasted under the stars as the clock strikes midnight.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

rotorua.skyline.co.nz

When

Tickets

Adult (15+ years): $219; Child (6–14 years): $119; Pre-schooler (3–5 years): $12; Gondola Annual Pass Adult: $197; Gondola Annual Pass Child: $116. New Year’s bookings are pre-pay only. Annual Pass members book by email or phone.

Hours

Sessions available at 8:00pm, 8:30pm and 9:00pm; live music and a DJ from 8pm through to the countdown.

Ages

All ages (children 3-5 years have a specific price)

Food & Drink

The event includes a gourmet buffet featuring seasonal dishes, a welcome drink of bubbles or orange juice, and a bubbly toast at midnight.

Parking

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

Accessibility

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

Going?

Location

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Skyline Rotorua · 178 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua, New Zealand Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Families and friends celebrating new year together

Vibe

Festive, lively, scenic

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Choose one of the three late-sitting sessions when you book, since the evening is set up so you're at the top to ring in the New Year.
  • Pay in full when booking, because all New Year's bookings are pre-pay only and cancellations after 21 December get no refund.
  • Read the Stratosfare Rotorua dress code before the night so you're dressed right when you reach the restaurant.
  • During school holidays, allow extra time for the Gondola queue so you reach the top in time for your dining reservation.
  • Gondola Annual Pass members should email or call 07 347 0027 to book, so they get the member pricing.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Live music from Kelly Makiha plus a DJ through to the countdown
  • Bubbly toast under the stars to welcome 2027
  • 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's included in the New Year's Eve package?

A return Gondola ride up Mt Ngongotahā and a welcome glass of bubbles or fresh orange juice. Then there's a gourmet buffet dinner at Stratosfare, live entertainment, and a bubbly toast under the stars at the countdown.

Who's performing?

Kelly Makiha plays live, and a DJ keeps things going right through to the countdown.

Can children come?

Yes. There are tickets for children aged 6–14 and pre-schoolers aged 3–5.

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.

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