A free family afternoon on the island that ends with fireworks over Thomson Bay. The fireworks are free, but you still need a ferry ticket, and ferries fill up fast.
NYE Family Fireworks on Rottnest Island is at Thomson Bay, Wadjemup / Rottnest Island in Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island). It's one of the free, family-friendly, fireworks events, beach options for New Year's Eve 2026 in Perth. Fireworks: Thomson Bay, about 8pm. Age: All ages.
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The City of Perth's free riverside celebration and the city's main fireworks. Around 130,000 people came in 2025. The event zone is alcohol-free, and the 2026 program is still to be announced.
A waterside restaurant and microbrewery on the island in the middle of Elizabeth Quay, about as close to the fireworks as a ticket gets.
The more relaxed State Buildings options: Thai at Long Chim, modern bistro at Petition and Italian at Post, with kids' menus for an early family dinner.
October to December is when Perth searches for its New Year's Eve plans. Get your event in front of them for $599 flat, with no commission.