New Year's Eve Accommodation 2026

Choose to stay on the island's Eastern Apron (Harbour Bridge view) or Northern Apron (Woolwich view), either in a pre-erected tent or one you've brought from home. Camping packages with pre-erected tents start at $690 + booking fee, while the BYO tent option is available from $590 + booking fee. 

[Note: A minimum 2-night stay applies to campground reservations – NYE guests will arrive on Wednesday 30 December 2026 and depart on Friday 1 January 2027.  Campers can choose to extend their stay by 2 nights at a special discounted rate.]

Camping packages overview (pdf)

Ballot winners will spend 4 nights (minimum) celebrating with friends and family in a charming house or apartment.

This year, 11 properties were offered. These included our Heritage Holiday Houses, Garden Riverview Apartments, Overseers Apartments and Fire Station Studio plus our 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom Harbour View Apartments. The ballot also marked the debut of the Dockmaster's Residence. Prices for a 4-night stay ranged from $3,900 to $12,000.

[Note: Check-in for all properties is from 3pm on Tuesday 29 December 2026. Check-out is by noon on Saturday 2 January 2027. Ballot winners who choose to extend their stay by a further night will be eligible for a special discount.]