📍 Kangaroo Point
Riverlife NYE Kayak Experience
Watch the fireworks from a kayak on the Brisbane River with a guide. Swimmers only, and no drinking before you paddle.
NYE 2026 · Brisbane
Family-friendly New Year's Eve in Brisbane 2026
Brisbane's early fireworks are made for kids, so you can see a full river show and be home in bed long before midnight. South Bank is free and has plenty of food, while early dinner sittings and family cruises give you a seat, toilets and a guaranteed view.
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Booking tips
- Aim for the early fireworks with younger kids (7:45pm in 2024 and 2025).
- South Bank is alcohol-free on the day, with bag checks and no scooters, bikes or pets.
- Pack hats, sunscreen, water, a picnic rug and ear protection for little ones.
- Agree on a meeting point in case anyone gets separated.
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Every listing shows a "from" price, what's included and which fireworks you'll see. Prices are per person and based on published packages. Where 2026 pricing isn't out yet we show the 2025 price marked TBC, so always confirm with the venue.
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📍 South Bank
New Year's Eve at OTTO South Bank
Refined Italian on the South Bank riverfront, with a family-friendly early sitting and a long four-course dinner that rolls towards midnight.
📍 Hamilton · On the River
MV Lady Brisbane NYE Fireworks Cruise
One of the few family-friendly NYE cruises on the river, departing Hamilton with child pricing and a secured spot for midnight.
📍 South Bank
Lord Mayor's New Year's Eve Fireworks at South Bank
Brisbane's official free New Year's Eve celebration. South Bank is an alcohol-free site on the day, with bag checks and a list of banned items.
📍 Brisbane City · Howard Smith Wharves
Ciao Papi NYE
Family-friendly Italian by the river for the early fireworks, then an all-inclusive adults-only sitting for midnight.
📍 Hamilton · Northside & Bayside
Byblos NYE Banquet
A lively Lebanese banquet on the river at Portside Wharf, with drummers, a DJ and a price for kids.
📍 Brisbane City · Howard Smith Wharves
Stanley New Year's Eve
Cantonese fine dining in the heritage riverfront building beneath the Story Bridge, with an early family sitting and a late sitting into midnight.
📍 Brisbane City · CBD & Eagle Street
Donna Chang NYE Banquet
A glamorous Sichuan banquet on George Street in the CBD, with lion dancers and a kids price.
📍 South Bank
The Jetty South Bank NYE
Riverside dining at South Bank with a family sitting for the early fireworks and an adults-only sitting for midnight.
📍 Brisbane City · CBD & Eagle Street
New Year's Eve at The Star Brisbane
Several NYE options across the Queen's Wharf casino precinct, from family dinners on The Terrace to Sky Deck cabanas. Every 2025 session sold out.
📍 South Bank
River Quay Fish NYE
Seafood on the South Bank riverfront with two sittings, a drinks package and half-price tickets for under-18s.
📍 Kangaroo Point
Story Bridge Adventure Climb NYE
See the fireworks from the top of the Story Bridge itself. Previous years offered an early family climb and a midnight climb.
📍 Manly · Northside & Bayside
RQYS New Year's Eve Family Night
Billed as the biggest family NYE party on the bayside, at the yacht club overlooking Manly Harbour's own fireworks.
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