Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve Celebrations | 31 Dec 2025

Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve celebrations on Warland Reserve features early family friendly fireworks, followed by a midnight fireworks spectacular!

Ring in 2026 at the Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve celebrations – a fun-filled, family-friendly evening by the sea, proudly presented by the City of Victor Harbor in partnership with major sponsor Girdler Family Amusements.

This free community event attracts thousands to the heart of Victor Harbor with exciting amusements, live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, and a spectacular double fireworks display at 9:45pm and midnight.

What to Expect:

• Live entertainment from 7:30pm
• Girdler Family Amusements operating all day from 10am to midnight
• Free face painting and bubble fun
• Petting zoo and roving performers
• Fireworks at 9:45pm (kids’ session) and midnight

Food and drinks available at:

• Causeway Plaza: Causeway Café, Seaside Fish and Chips, Harborview Donuts, Strawberries Galore
• Warland Reserve: Klaus’s Hot Dogs
• Nearby venues: Hotel Victor, Crown Hotel, JF&C, Nino’s, Victa Pizza Express

Dry Zone Reminder

No alcohol permitted from 3pm on 31 December to 9am on 1 January, including Warland Reserve, the Causeway, and Granite Island.

Road Closures and Security

Road closures and security guards will be in place around the event site for safety of visitors.  For further information on road closures please visit www.victor.sa.gov.au/roadclosures

Parking

Limited parking options are available immediately surrounding the event, with road closures in place for the event.  Recommended parking locations are at the Woolworths Victor Central Shopping Centre, Stuart Street, McKinlay Street.

Public Transport

Taxi Services will be in HIGH demand on New Year’s Eve, and they recommend you plan your transport to and from the event in advance to ensure safe passage home.

SteamRanger Cockle Trains run from Goolwa – Middleton – Port Elliot to Victor Harbor.  

• Train departs Goolwa for Victor Harbor at 8.30pm
• Return train departs Victor Harbor for Goolwa at 12.30am
• Bookings available on 1300 655 991 (Mon-Sat) 9am to 5pm or at Goolwa, Pt Elliot and Victor Harbor on operating days.
• Tickets will be available from Goolwa station from 7.30pm on the day

Public bus services are limited in Victor Harbor and it is recommended you seek alternative transport options.

For further information contact the City of Victor Harbor on localgov@victor.sa.gov.au or phone 8551 0500.

NYE Celebrations are a drug and alcohol-free event.  Dry zone restrictions apply throughout Victor Harbor over New Year’s. 

For more information and all enquiries please visit the Victor Harbor website or Facebook page.

What:  Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve Celebrations

When:  Wednesday 31 December 2025 | from 7.30pm

Where:  Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor

Who:  All Ages

At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.

Image Source: Image Source: Victor Harbor website & Facebook page

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