New Year’s Eve

There’s no better place to be than at SkyHigh Mount Dandenong to see the Old Year out and welcome the New Year in!

The outside area is open to the general public for picnics and views. The front gate stays open until 11.45pm and the exit gate is open until 1am. Once the car park is full we ask customers to park in Ridge Road and walk up our entry road or exit road, lines are long so please allow plenty of time and arrive early.

No alcohol is permitted to be brought onto our premises but we do have a fully licensed bistro open until 11.45pm to purchase drinks and snacks but there is only outside seating available. We are located in a national park so please do not bring open flames – Gas BBQ’s, candles, sparklers etc. The inside areas are reserved for bookings only so if you don’t have a booking then there is only outside seating available. We run a reduced cafe menu for NYE so please ensure you check the menu before you plan your trip.

We have music playing over the front lawn and the DJ will count down the New Year. Arrive early to secure your spot.

New Year’s Eve is also an all night food extravaganza at SkyHigh with entertainment and drinks and great options in both the lower floor bistro and upper floor function room. Please look at the details below to see New Year in with great entertainment and great food.

Open now for bookings!

At a Glance:

When:

Wednesday, 31st December 2025, 7:00pm to 12:30am upper floor, 6:30pm to 11:00pm lower floor (an outside viewing area is reserved for bookings from 11pm to see in the New Year).

How Much:

Please see the individual menus below

Dinner only (no entertainment): Adults $100.00, children $60 (Lower floor bistro)

Gala Dinner, Drinks & Entertainment: Adults $225.00 (Upper floor function room)

Bookings Essential

Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the event or when the event becomes booked out

Our Menu & Online Bookings

Upper Floor Function Room Gala Dinner, Drinks & Entertainment

Upper floor function room

Adults only – Full 6 course degustation menu plus beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks with a live band, photo booth and entertainment. Shared tables of 10 and 12 people

Menu – Sample only, the actual menu will be released later in the year

As you arrive

Chef selection of hot and cold canapes

Canapés

Cold

Seared sashimi grade tuna, flying fish roe, pickled daikon (GFO-ASK)

Watermelon, mint, Persian fetta (GFO-ASK, V)

Prosciutto, roasted fig, watercress (GFO-ASK)

Hot

Steamed prawn and ginger dumplings, dipping sauce

Goat’s cheese stuffed zucchini flowers (GFO-ASK, V)

Pulled pork, blackened corn salsa, guacamole, pastry (GFO-ASK)

Amuse Bouche

Beetroot tapioca crisp, roasted beetroot, goats cheese, salmon roe, watercress, red currants (GFO-ASK)

Starter

Marinated prawns, rouille, saffron potato, herb salad, kohlrabi (GFO-ASK)

Entrée

Breast of duck, cherry coulis, prickly ash, baby bok choy (GFO-ASK)

Main

Trio of beef – Eye Fillet (cooked medium), chicken & thyme farce, caramelised onion, sautéed spinach. Braised beef cheek, king brown mushroom, port wine jus. Smoked beef brisket, potato fondant, asparagus (GFO-ASK)

Dessert

Vanilla & strawberry semifreddo, pistachio nut praline, Tahitian lime, berry crumble (GFO-ASK, V)

Below vegetarian option is available upon request but must be ordered 2 weeks prior to the event.

Menu – Sample only, the actual menu will be released later in the year

As you arrive

Chef selection of hot and cold canapes

Canapés

Cold

Seared sashimi grade tuna, flying fish roe, pickled daikon (GFO-ASK)

Watermelon, mint, Persian fetta (GFO-ASK, V)

Prosciutto, roasted fig, watercress (GFO-ASK)

Hot

Steamed prawn and ginger dumplings, dipping sauce

Goat’s cheese stuffed zucchini flowers (GFO-ASK, V)

Pulled pork, blackened corn salsa, guacamole, pastry (GFO-ASK)

Amuse Bouche

Beetroot tapioca crisp, roasted beetroot, goats cheese, salmon roe, watercress, red currants (GFO-ASK)

Starter

Marinated prawns, rouille, saffron potato, herb salad, kohlrabi (GFO-ASK)

Entrée

Breast of duck, cherry coulis, prickly ash, baby bok choy (GFO-ASK)

Main

Trio of beef – Eye Fillet (cooked medium), chicken & thyme farce, caramelised onion, sautéed spinach. Braised beef cheek, king brown mushroom, port wine jus. Smoked beef brisket, potato fondant, asparagus (GFO-ASK)

Dessert

Vanilla & strawberry semifreddo, pistachio nut praline, Tahitian lime, berry crumble (GFO-ASK, V)

Below vegetarian option is available upon request but must be ordered 2 weeks prior to the event.

Kiosk menu for NYE from 10.15am

(Subject to availability)

Large individuals: $10 (V)
Cookies and cream
Flourless choc (GFO-ASK)
Carrot cake
Lemon curd tart
Flourless orange and almond (GFO-ASK)
Black forest cake

Muffins: $7 (V)
Blueberry
Apple cinnamon
Raspberry and white chocolate
Chocolate (GFO-ASK)

Slices: $7 (V)
Raspberry chia (VE)
Choc brownie (GFO-ASK)
Vanilla slice
Banana bread

Cookies: $4 (V)
Smartie Cookie
Florentines (GFO-ASK)

Hot food (from the kitchen)

Garlic bread – Toasted bread, garlic butter V $15
Cheesy garlic bread – Toasted bread, garlic, butter, cheese V $17
Fries – Bowl of fries, aioli GFO, V, (VE-ASK) $14
Wedges – Bowl of wedges, sour cream V $15
Samosa (3) – Vegetable samosa, Indian mango and date chutney VE $16
Pakora – Bowl of vegetarian pakora, mint yoghurt (8) V (VE-ASK) $14
Pie – beef or chicken $7
Sausage roll or spinach & ricotta roll $7

V= Vegetarian, GFO-ASK= Gluten Friendly option (may contain traces of gluten or wheat so please ask our staff to see if it is suitable for you), VE= Vegan

Please note that menus may vary slightly due to availability of seasonal produce and are made fresh daily so may sell out and not be available until the following day.

All our menu items may contain traces of allergens and we cannot cater for anyone who has serious allergies or who is anaphylactic. Please ask one of our friendly staff to ensure we are able to cater for any special requests.

15% SURCHARGE ON THE ABOVE PRICES FOR ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, 10% SURCHARGE ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS.