Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve Celebrations
December 31 @ 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm ACDT
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 (line-up to be announced soon)
• 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 & Drink
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
From 5pm on 31 December to 6am on 1 January:
• The Esplanade (Flinders Parade to Wills Street)
• Albert Place (Crozier Road to The Esplanade)
• Flinders Parade (Coral Street to The Esplanade)
• Railway Terrace (Albert Place to Coral Street)
• Ocean Street (Coral Street to Albert Place)
Vehicle access for local business and emergency services via Victoria Street only.
Granite Island Access
The Causeway and Granite Island will be closed to the public between 6pm and 1am for fireworks safety.
Waterway Exclusion Zone
A 500-metre exclusion zone either side of the Causeway will apply from 10pm to 1am. No public access permitted during this time.
Getting There & Parking
Recommended parking:
• Woolworths Victor Central Shopping Centre
• Stuart Street
• McKinlay Street
Facilities
• Public toilets: Town Hall (Coral Street) and Causeway Plaza (includes accessible and parenting facilities)
• Drinking fountains: Causeway Plaza, Warland Reserve (near Crown Hotel), and Railway Plaza
Transport
• Taxis: Limited availability – plan transport early
• Train: Steamranger Cockle Train services from Goolwa, Middleton, and Port Elliot
• Buses: Limited public bus service available
More Information
City of Victor Harbor: [email protected] | 08 8551 0500
Victor Harbor Visitor Centre: [email protected] | 1800 557 094
Celebrate safely and see in the new year with the Victor Harbor community.
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Acknowledgment Of Country
Visit Victor Harbor acknowledge that the Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people are the Traditional Owners of our beautiful lands and surrounding waters. We recognise and respect the cultural connections the past, present and future Traditional Custodians have. We are committed to working with the Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people, supporting their role as custodians of their lands and helping ensure the future prosperity and cultural enrichment of the community.
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