Are you looking for a relaxed but memorable way to bring in the New Year? Join us at Kooloora Lodge for our much-loved Sparkle Party — a fun, friendly, and festive way to welcome 2026.

A Day to Enjoy Your Way
New Year’s Eve at Kooloora is all about choosing your own adventure. Spend the day exploring the outdoors with a scenic walk or cycle, enjoy the fresh mountain air, or simply relax around the lodge and take in the peace of Perisher Valley.

An Evening to Celebrate
As the sun goes down, the celebrations begin. Our Sparkle Party brings everyone together for great food, local flavours, and a few bubbles to toast the year ahead. It’s a warm, welcoming night where guests mingle, share stories, and enjoy the simple joy of being in good company.

A New Year’s Eve That Feels Special — Not Staged
This isn’t a big, crowded event — it’s a chance to celebrate in a beautiful alpine setting with people who love the mountains as much as you do. Good food, good wine, good friends, and the magic of Perisher all around you.

Join Us
If you’re after a New Year’s Eve that feels genuine, relaxed, and just a little bit sparkly, we’d love to have you with us.

Book your spot and get ready for a New Year’s Eve you’ll remember for all the right reasons.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you at Kooloora Lodge.

The New Years Eve package includes 3 nights accommodation, 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners.

Your Weekend at Kooloora Lodge

Monday 29 December

Check-in from 3:30pm

Settle in, stretch your legs with a wander or short hike, or simply relax into holiday mode.

• Happy Hour in the bar from 5:00pm

• Dinner at 6:30pm featuring a Mexican Fiesta

Tuesday 30 December

Start your day with scrambled eggs at 8:00am, then head out for a full day of mountain adventure.

Suggested activities:

• Alpine swim + Porcupine Rocks walk
  Clear your head with a revitalising dip, then enjoy one of the best short walks in the region.

• Cycle to the top of Australia
  Ride from Charlotte Pass to Rawsons Pass (9 km), then walk the final kilometre to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. The perfect Insta moment awaits.

• E-bike in the Jagungal Wilderness
  Conquer hills with ease and ride to a historic hut. Choose your destination from Guthega Power Station:
  • Horse Camp Hut – 4 km
  • White River Hut – 5 km
  • Schlink Hut – 6 km

• Or… create your own adventure.

Happy Hour in the bar from 5:00pm

Dinner at 6:30pm 

Wednesday 31 December

The final day of 2025

• Breakfast at 8:00am

• New Year’s Eve Sparkle Party from 5:00pm in the lounge

Dress in something sparkly—even if you think sequins aren’t your style.
Expect sparkly drinks and sparkly food floating around all evening.

Monday 1 January

Ease into the new year with strawberry pancakes and bulletproof coffee at 9:00am.

It’s the perfect day to kick off those New Year’s resolutions:
Climb a mountain, go for a swim, breathe deeply, and then journey home.

We partner with Sacred Ride for bike hire — book here:
https://www.sacredride.com.au/