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  • Looking down to Ponyfish Island in the middle of the Yarra River, Melbourne.
31 Dec

New Year's Eve at Ponyfish Island

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Count down to the New Year with a bang at Ponyfish Island, and enjoy bottomless drinks, roaming pizza and live DJs all night long.

This event promises to be unforgettable, with live music, stunning fireworks views and a vibrant atmosphere.

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Date Times
Thu 31 Dec
  • 8pm - 1am 8:00pm - 1:00am

Location

Ponyfish Island
Evan Walker Bridge
Southbank 3006

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Price and bookings

From $189 to $275

Adult / general $189
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  • email address: manager@ponyfish.com.au
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31 Dec

New Year's Eve Dining at Ludlow

Dine by the river on Southbank on New Year's Eve, with a choice of twilight and late seatings.

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31 Dec

New Year's Eve at BearBrass

Celebrate the New Year right by the Yarra River, overlooking the city skyline.

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31 Dec

New Year's Eve at Hophaus

Enjoy a riverside dinner at Hophaus, with great vantage points for the fireworks.

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31 Dec

New Year's Eve Dining at No35

Welcome the New Year with an indulgent dining experience and panoramic Melbourne views at No35.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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