2 Night New Year’s Eve Experience
Package from $6,999 for two adults in Bushland Room for two nights.
New Year’s Eve 2026
Welcome 2027 with unforgettable harbour-side elegance
Get ready for a breathtaking New Year’s Eve unlike any other. Imagine celebrating beneath the iconic Sydney Harbour fireworks, surrounded by the natural beauty of Taronga Zoo.
The Wildlife Retreat, overlooking Sydney Harbour, offers a front-row seat to the world-famous fireworks display and a luxurious escape from the hustle and bustle. Enjoy a two-night stay or more in our stunning eco-retreat, indulge in gourmet dining experiences, and gain exclusive access to unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Welcome 2027 with unforgettable harbour-side elegance
Get ready for a breathtaking New Year’s Eve unlike any other. Imagine celebrating beneath the iconic Sydney Harbour fireworks, surrounded by the natural beauty of Taronga Zoo.
The Wildlife Retreat, overlooking Sydney Harbour, offers a front-row seat to the world-famous fireworks display and a luxurious escape from the hustle and bustle. Enjoy a two-night stay or more in our stunning eco-retreat, indulge in gourmet dining experiences, and gain exclusive access to unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Celebrate the New Year
Escape the ordinary and celebrate New Year’s Eve in an unforgettable way with a luxurious stay at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga. Wake up to the gentle sounds of nature in your tranquil room, a world away from the city bustle.
Included in your stay is unlimited access to Taronga Zoo for the duration of your stay, so you can explore diverse exhibits and encounter fascinating animals at your own pace. But the real magic lies in the location and spectacular views – exclusive New Year’s Eve experiences with the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
Inclusions
All packages include:
- A minimum of 2 nights’ accommodation in your chosen room type
- Daily breakfast, with a special Welcome 2027 New Year’s Day breakfast
- New Year’s Eve between Me-Gal and N'Gurra Lounge, enjoying exceptional food, a premium beverage package, live entertainment and spectacular Sydney Harbour views
- For both the 9:00pm and midnight fireworks displays, guests can choose from several viewing locations across the Wildlife Retreat and Taronga Zoo, including the Centenary Theatre platform - an extraordinary vantage point offering some of the most spectacular views of Sydney's world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks
- Entry to Taronga Zoo for the duration of your stay
- Exclusive Sanctuary access
- For 2 nights stay, your choice of Nura Diya or Wollemi Walk. For 3 nights stay, Nura Diya, Wollemi Walk and Night-time “Walk in the Wild” tour are included.
- Complimentary parking
Available seatings
There are two seatings available: 5.30 pm and 8:00 pm
Family Friendly event |
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| 5.30pm – 8.30pm | Four-course New Year’s Eve dining experience in Me-Gal |
| 8.30pm | Guests will be escorted to Centenary Deck to enjoy the 9pm fireworks with a celebratory toast |
| 9.30pm - 10pm | Following the fireworks, unwind in N’Gurra Lounge with drinks available for purchase and live entertainment creating the perfect soundtrack to welcome the New Year |
| 11.30pm | Guests are invited to experience the midnight fireworks from Centenary Deck with a New Year’s toast or remain in N'gurra Lounge for the midnight fireworks with a toast |
Adults only event
| 8pm – 9pm | Drinks and Amuse Bouche in N’gurra Lounge |
| 9pm | Enjoy the evening fireworks display from N’gurra Lounge with live music |
| 9.15pm – 11.30pm | Four-course New Year’s Eve dining experience in Me-Gal |
| 11.30pm | Guests are invited to make their way to Centenary Deck for the midnight fireworks and celebratory toast, or guests can choose to stay in Me-Gal |
2 or 3-Night Year’s Eve Experiences
3 Night New Year’s Eve Experience
Package from $7,999 for two adults in Bushland Room for three nights.
Terms & Conditions
- Payment must be made in full at time of booking
- Cancellation policy: until 31st October 2026
- Menus, pricing and itinerary are subject to change depending on availability, demand and changing health restrictions.
- The NYE at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga package is available for a 2-night stay on Thursday 31 December 2026 – Saturday 2 January 2027 or a 3-night stay on Wednesday 30 December 2026 – Saturday 2 January 2027, or Thursday 31 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027, subject to availability
- Date changes are not available for NYE at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga bookings
- Children: Guests classified as children are those between 3 and 12 years old
- 1st restaurant seating from 5.30pm to 8.30pm is for Family Friendly event and 2nd seating from 9.15pm – 11.30pm is for Adults only event