With so many ways to ring in the new year, the Riv decided to round up some local options for those still deciding.
Light the Sky Festival, Moama
Rich River Golf Club will be hosting its annual New Year’s Eve event under a new name and with increased guest capacity this year.
Attendees will be treated to live music from Shepparton rockers JB and Me and the new Sensational 80s Tribute Show from Melbourne.
Guests can enjoy food trucks, bars and midnight fireworks from 7pm until 1am on Tuesday, December 31, with tickets from $35 at trybooking.com/events/landing/1292094
NYE Family Fun Day, Echuca
Those with little ones can head to Echuca Racecourse on New Year’s Eve for a day of free kids’ activities, live music and thoroughbred racing.
Book an umbrella package for your family and friends, or spread out on the lawn with a general admission ticket.
Shuttle buses will run from Echuca and Moama to and from the grounds from 11.30am to 5pm, with tickets from $10 at country.racing.com/echuca
New Year’s Eve at Opa, Echuca
Be serenaded into the new year by a bouzouki player while enjoying traditional Greek food at Opa.
A set menu of fresh summer selections is on offer from the restaurant, and upstairs or downstairs dining is available.
Drinks begin at 5pm, the band from 6pm, followed by the banquet from 6.30pm, with bookings from $120 at opaechuca.com/events/nye2024
VIP Rooftop Party, Echuca
Party like a celebrity at the American Hotel’s VIP celebration, with exclusive perks for ticket-holders.
A five-hour bar tab, roaming finger-food, private access to the venue’s rooftop, and fast-tracked entry to skip the queues are all included in the ticket.
From 8pm to 1am, guests can enjoy music from local DJs Tom Whitehead and Judd McAuley, with tickets from $220 at Eventbrite
The Big Cohuna New Year’s Eve Party, Cohuna
See midnight fireworks from the comfort of Garden Park in Cohuna with family and friends.
A range of family-friendly events, including street food and live music, will be on offer at the free event.
Say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in the new year in the park from 6pm to 12.30am, with more information at gannawarra.vic.gov.au/Events
Food, Drinks and Music at Junction, Moama
Bookings aren’t required for walk-ins at this award-winning restaurant for New Year’s Eve nibbles and drinks.
With a live DJ, fresh cocktails and a dinner service from 5.30pm until late, Junction Moama will suit those on a flexible schedule.
For more information, including reservations and menus, visit junctionmoama.com.au