New Year’s in Agnes Water & 1770
If you’ve ever wished you could ring in the New Year somewhere warm, salty, and blissfully laid-back, Agnes Water & 1770 are calling your name — loudly, proudly, and with a cocktail in hand.
Because let’s be honest: the best New Year’s celebrations here aren’t about pyrotechnics. It’s the warm evenings, ocean breeze, live tunes, and good company that make ringing in the new year unforgettable.
So whether you’re a foodie, a live-music lover, or someone who believes the best NYE plan is simply “near the ocean with a drink in hand,” here’s your guide to celebrating on the Discovery Coast.
Start the Party Early at Codie’s Place (5pm–8pm)
New Year’s Eve rule number one: line your stomach… preferably with tacos.
Codie’s Place — our beloved surf café, Mexican-inspired restaurant, and cocktail-slinger — is bringing the good vibes from 5pm to 8pm with live music, fresh coastal flavours, and drinks that taste like summer holidays in a glass.
It’s the perfect place to warm up for the night. Think breezy seating, colourful plates, and a cocktail menu that insists you try at least two.
Plus, you’re right near the beach, so you can wander down afterwards and take in those balmy holiday feels.
Dinner & Drinks at Drift & Wood (5pm–9pm)
If your New Year’s vibe leans more towards “treat yourself”, Drift & Wood has your name all over it.
From 5pm to 9pm, they’ll be serving up a delicious dinner lineup alongside their famous cocktails — the kind that make you say “ok, just one more” (then immediately forget you said that). Plus, fan favourites Paddy & Veronica will be performing live, bringing the tunes to match the cocktails and dinner vibes.
This is the spot for foodies, and anyone who appreciates a relaxed, classy way to kick off the biggest night of the year. It’s the ultimate pre-party before things get wild… or at least “moderately enthusiastic,” which is our style around here.
Ring in the New Year at the Agnes Water Tavern (8pm–1am)
When it’s time to countdown, dance, and celebrate, the Agnes Water Tavern is the place to be.
From 8pm to 1am, legends Chill Hill are taking over the stage to bring the beats, the energy, and the dance floor chaos we all secretly love.
This is your big finale — the moment where you decide whether you’re going full party-animal or relaxed observer with a cold one in hand.
Either way, you’ll be surrounded by good people, good music, and the best small-town energy you’ll ever find on New Year’s Eve.
Leave the Driving to Someone Else
New Year’s Eve is all about celebrating, relaxing, and not worrying about who has to stay sober and drive home.
Lucky for you, Agnes Water & 1770 have their very own Taxi & Shuttle Service, ready to whisk you to and from your NYE plans safely — so you can enjoy that mojito at Codie’s, the cocktails at Drift & Wood, and the dance floor at the Tavern without a second thought.
Save these numbers (trust us, future-you will thank you):
🚕 Taxi Enquiries: 0417 749 000
🚌 Shuttle Enquiries: 0458 349 000
Whether you’re staying in town, up the hill, or tucked away in a holiday park, they’ve got your back. No stress, no parking battles, no arguments about who’s driving — just a smooth ride into the new year.