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It's time to celebrate. Come 2025, it's a new year and a new you, and that new you deserves to be fueled by the finest kai Auckland has to offer. Stave off holiday hanger with eats and drinks from some of Tāmaki Makaurau's best cafes, restaurants and bars open this summer, from Boxing Day to New Year's Day and everything between and beyond. Whether it’s a long, languid lunch, a delightful dinner with family, or an entirely uproarious party that you seek, here’s where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Auckland come December 31st. Secure your spot now, and bid adieu to 2024 in style. Discover and book the best New Year's day restaurant experiences in Auckland. Browse photos, reviews and more. From Soul Bar to Commercial Bay, a handful of eateries are staying open for the Christmas 2023 holidays and New Year's break 2024. Apart from Christmas Day proper, Ortolana in Britomart will be open. 19 unmissable things to do on New Year's Eve in Auckland. Which Auckland restaurants are open over the summer break? What better way to bring in the New Year than a wonderful three-course dinner in the heart of the city before heading out to watch the wonderful firework display from Auckland’s Viaduct area? New Year’s Eve is such a special night so why not treat yourself to some five-star dining at Cooke’s Restaurant & Bar at Hotel Grand Windsor. Experience award-winning dining that brings everyone's favourite time of year to life. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering with our group dining options or celebrating Christmas Day and New Year's Eve with our specially curated festive menus, we have something for everyone. The council hosts a free New Year's Eve in The Square from 5pm, with live acts such as The Lost Tribe of Aotearoa, workshops, cabaret acts and fireworks displays at 9.30pm and midnight. Wellington. Head to Wairepo Lagoon on the capital's waterfront from 8pm for a free council-run New Year's Eve party. For the kids, there's a "countdown to A sophisticated addition to Auckland’s downtown dining scene, The Lodge Auckland is your go-to for everything from a post-work beer to an elevated working lunch or a celebratory dinner. Located at the bottom of Queen Street, where Rodd & Gunn opened its first store in 1987, this second experiential retail concept stays true to its Kiwi roots. Auckland Council, SkyCity and Vector are proud to bring together this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in Auckland’s city centre as Aotearoa New Zealand leads the global welcoming in of 2025. Highlights will include a five-minute fireworks display at midnight from the Sky Tower, and those at the Viaduct and multiple other vantage points After a spectacular, celebration-filled night last year, we'll once again we will be hosting New Year's Eve at Onslow the same way you know and love it to be every year! Ring in the new year with an elegant dining experience at Onslow. Whether you're looking for an intimate evening with loved ones or a lively celebration with friends, Onslow Here's what you need to know about restaurants and fast food chains on New Year's Day 2024, including whether they'll be open and their hours. Stores open New Year's Day 2024: See hours for Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Macy's, more Yes, we are open on public holidays and will be adding a 15% surcharge on to your bill. Thanks for your understanding. Applicable holidays include New Year's Day, 2nd January, Auckland Anniversary, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Queen's Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. FISH Restaurant Hilton Auckland, Princes Wharf, 147 Quay Street, Auckland CBD. Image credit: FISH Restaurant / Facebook. Also partaking in the festivities this year is FISH Restaurant, who invite you to join them for an unforgettable shared-style Christmas lunch or dinner. Perched at the end of Princes Wharf, this is certainly a beautiful spot With the restaurant industry taking something of a battering over the past few years, this Christmas offers a chance to both give and to receive. Many of Auckland’s finest eating establishments are open for business on Christmas Day, with some genuinely outstanding menus to match even the most lavish of festive family banquets. Auckland city area itself will be fairly quiet during new years day with most holiday makers going to northland, corammadel and pther holiday destinations. nowever, there will be lots of restaurants and likely fireworks on new years eve to welcome in the new year. So its usually a slower start to new years day - but there will be places open. Waffle House. The 24/7/365 chain is an easy choice for a New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day meal. After all, waffles are a good way to kick off any holiday. Grab some fried chicken this New Year's Day from Kentucky Fried Chicken, the celebrated fast-food restaurant chain that has been dominating the fried chicken scene since the 1950s. The restaurant will be open on New Year's Day, but hours may vary based on location. Morton's the Steakhouse I hear everything is generally shut on Christmas day. I am hoping to get recommendations for places to eat lunch and dinner that may be open that day. Sometimes Chinese and Indian restaurants are open on Christmas - so I am hoping to find a place for us to eat. We will be staying in a serviced apartment hotel 5 mins from the city center. Thanks! An absolute must-see for anyone in town on New Year’s Eve. For the best views of this annual spectacle, hike up Mount Eden or One Tree Hill. Alternatively, make Devonport the place for your celebrations – not only will you get a good glimpse of the dazzling display, you’ll also have your pick of bars and restaurants to check out while you’re waiting for the midnight extravaganza.
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