Light Up 2027: New Year’s Eve Dinner & Cruise
Description
Inclusions
Welcome spritz cocktail (non-alcoholic spritz available)
Waterfront buffet dinner and dessert
Live acoustic performance by Caleb Cross
1.5-hour sunset harbour cruise with Bay Explorer (departs from & returns to Trinity Wharf's pontoon)
Light Up 2027 décor with twinkling lights and candlelit tables
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Trinity Wharf Tauranga. Twinkling lights, candlelit tables and a glowing 2027 sign set the scene for Light Up 2027. Enjoy a welcome spritz (non-alcoholic option available), a live acoustic set from Caleb Cross and a buffet dinner with dessert overlooking the harbour.
After dinner, board Bay Explorer at Trinity Wharf’s pontoon for a two-hour sunset harbour cruise. Enjoy upbeat background music and drinks available to purchase on board, then watch the city’s 9.30pm fireworks from the water.
Back at Trinity Wharf, you’re welcome to stay for a nightcap in our waterfront lounge/restaurant.
Children welcome - full ticket price applies.
Details
Pricing
$165 per person + booking fee
Date:
Thursday, 31st December 2026
Agenda:
18:30 - Guest arrival, welcome drink served, entertainment starts
19:00 - Buffet dinner & dessert served
20:15 - Guests board the Bay Explorer, entertainment ends
20:30 - Bay Explorer Departs
21:30 - Tauranga City fireworks while on the water
22:00 - Bay Explorer returns to Trinity Wharf. Bar available at Trinity Wharf for additional drinks.
Please dress for the weather conditions. It can get chilly, so bring something to wrap up warm, and ideally wear comfortable, flat soled shoes.
Buffet Menu (to be confirmed)
v - vegetarian, gf - gluten free, df - dairy free, vg - vegan (covers dairy free & vegetarian).
Additional dietary requirements can be catered for by prior arrangement. Minimum 7 days notice is required.
Fully licensed bar available onboard for extra drinks
Terms & Conditions:
Please note, tickets are final and non-refundable however ticket holder names are transferable. Trinity Wharf reserves the right to postpone/cancel this event or the cruise portion of this event due to weather conditions and/or low occupancy numbers - this will be done in consultation with all ticket holders and refunds will be offered if required.
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City fireworks are subject to Tauranga City Council’s schedule. Trinity Wharf is not responsible for changes to their event.
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