New Year’s Eve Fireworks in The Newcastle Region
The countdown to the new year is on, and what better way to celebrate than with dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky? Whether you’re after a family-friendly evening, a lively community party, or a spectacular midnight display, we’ve got you covered. Here’s your ultimate guide to the best local fireworks displays in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley, and Port Stephens. Let’s ring in the new year in style!
Newcastle
Fireworks Display: 9:00 PM
Location: Newcastle Foreshore
Details: The Queens Wharf precinct will host a vibrant community celebration featuring family-friendly activities, inflatables, bike parades, live music, and local food vendors, culminating in a 9:00 PM fireworks display over the harbour.
Lake Macquarie
Fireworks Display: 9:00 PM
Location: 8 at Trinity, Morisset Park
Details: Celebrate with a Moulin Rouge 'Gatsby Dinner' featuring live entertainment, including saxophonists, Spanish guitarists, and burlesque performances, followed by a 9:00 PM fireworks show.
Fireworks Display: 9:00 PM
Location: Wangi Wangi RSL Club
Details: The popular Wangi Wangi fireworks return to Wangi Bay, with the main pyrotechnics launching at 9:00 PM.
Fireworks Display: Midnight
Location: The Esplanade, Speers Point
Details: Ring in the new year with a midnight fireworks display over Lake Macquarie at Speers Point.
Hunter Valley
Fireworks Display: 9:00 PM
Location: Hunter Valley Gardens
Details: As part of the Christmas Lights Spectacular, enjoy a 9:00 PM fireworks display amid stunning light installations. Tickets are required for entry.
Port Stephens
Fireworks Display: 9:00 PM
Location: d’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay
Details: Nelson Bay comes alive with a dazzling fireworks display at 9:00 PM, accompanied by live entertainment from midday. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the festivities and secure a good viewing spot.
As the fireworks burst into the sky and we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on cherished memories and look forward to fresh beginnings. From all of us, we wish you a happy, safe, and joy-filled New Year’s Eve. Wherever you choose to celebrate, may your night be magical and your year ahead be full of success and happiness. Cheers to 2025!
