The casino will again be unleashing a firestorm of fireworks – as well as a laser show – when the clock ticks over to midnight.
And if battling traffic to and from the CBD for the show isn't your ideal way to prepare for the show, the display will be visible from landmarks across Auckland.
The fireworks will be one of the highlights from SkyCity's Federal St street party.
From 8pm, popular artists Jupiter Project, Jetski Safari, Tomorrow People, Annie Crummer, Ria Hall and Bella Kalolo will be performing on stage. Then from 12am-1am, DJ Lance Savali will be laying down the beats.
Family friendly
Wondergarden festival at Auckland's Silo Park.
• SkyCity's Federal St street party from 5pm (with bands starting at 8pm)
• Otehei Bay NY Eve party, Paihia, from 6pm-1am featuring bands, dancing, fireworks and million dollar views of the Bay of Islands
• New Years Eve in the Square, Palmerston North CBD, from 6pm-midnight featuring live acts, including the cast of Sussical the Musical
• Wellington's Whairepo Lagoon, Frank Kitts Park, from 8pm-midnight featuring fireworks (including a 9m display for those who can't make it to midnight), food trucks and live entertainment
• Rotorua GLO festival, Rotorua Village Green, from 4pm-9.45pm; featuring family friendly movie on big screen, a kids disco, food trucks and fireworks
• The Great Lake Taupo Big Bang festival at Tongariro South Domain, from 7.30pm-midnight featuring a kids movie, walks around the lakefront, live music and fireworks display
• And for those who don't over-indulge too much, Ellerslie Racecourse will be hosting its annual New Year's Day raceday on Wednesay from 11am
Anthems
If you're staying in and need an inspiration for tracks to add to you New Year's playlist, try these:
