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:

Thursday, 31st December 2026, 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 $110.00, children $65 (Lower floor bistro)

Gala Cocktail Dinner, Drinks & Entertainment: Adults $170.00 (Upper floor function room)

Guests wanting a sit-down meal alternative to the canape food can book the lower floor dinner and then pay an extra $60 to move upstairs to the Gala Dinner

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 Cocktail Dinner, Drinks & Entertainment

Upper floor function room

Menu – Sample only (Exact menu will be posted later in the year)

Cold selection
Tomato bruschetta, parmesan, balsamic reduction (V, LG)
Smoked salmon & goats cheese mousse, fried caper (V, LG)
Vegetarian frittata, smoked tomato relish (V, LG)
Olive tapenade stuffed cherry tomatoes (VE, V, LG)
Hummus cup, torn prosciutto, pomegranate (LG) Polenta bite, onion jam, spiced pepitas (V, VE, LG)
Shredded beef, Asian herbs, Thai dressing, lettuce cup (LG)

Hot selection
Vegetarian pakora, mint yoghurt (V, LG)
Steamed Prawn & ginger dumpling, Asian dipping sauce
Crumbed haloumi sticks, Sriracha aioli (V)
Mushroom arancini, garlic aioli (V)
Mushroom, quinoa & walnut balls, beetroot relish (V, VE, LG)
Fish amritsari, sweet chilli (LG)

Dessert selection
Passionfruit curd tart (V, LG)
Rich dark chocolate ganache tart (V, LG)
Pear frangipane tart (V, LG)
Connoisseurs mini ice-creams (V)
Macarons (V, LG) Berry mousse tart (V, LG)
Chocolate & hazelnut torte (VE, V, LG)

Talk & fork
Fish & chip boat, tartare sauce
Korean spiced pork belly, lettuce cup, pickled daikon, crackle (LG)
Chicken bao bun, Asian dressing, coriander
Mini beef slider, cheese, tomato relish
Hara bhara kebab, mint yoghurt (VE, LG)

Mezze grazing station
Selection dips, breads, olives, dukkah, grilled and marinated egg-plant, capsicum, zucchini and artichoke (V)

Charcuterie grazing station
Selection of cured meats, pickled vegetables, feta, crispbreads (LG)

Seafood grazing station
Smoked salmon, marinated squid, prawns, cocktail sauce, lemon, capers, dill (LG)

Cheese grazing station
Selection of cheeses, quince paste, fresh fruit, muscatels, crispbreads (V)

Not suitable for guests under 18 years old. Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the event or when the event becomes booked out.

Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any dietary requirements as dietary requests cannot be taken on the day.

There is only limited seating for this event, food is served cocktail style and the event is designed for roaming guests.

V= Vegetarian, LG= Low Gluten (may contain traces of gluten or wheat so please ask our staff to see if it is suitable for you)

Please note that menus may vary slightly due to availability of seasonal produce.

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 your request.

Our duck, fish and chicken are certified halal.

Lower Floor Bistro Dinner (no entertainment)

The lower floor bistro

Menu – Sample menu (exact menu will be posted later in the year)

Entrée (select one option)

“Bossam” – Korean inspired Pork belly, Gochujang sauce, wombok pickled radish, gem lettuce LG

Millet cake, romesco sauce, beetroot relish, rocket, pepitas LG, V, VE

Citrus cured kingfish, yuzu pearls, pickled cucumber, sorrel, ginger scented aioli, puffed rice LG

Garlic bread – Toasted bread with garlic butter V

Main meals (select one option)

*200gm eye fillet, duck fat potato, caramelised onion, baby spinach, enoki, red wine jus LG

*Marinated chicken breast, polenta, piperade, spinach, black olive tapenade, red wine jus LG

*Lamb backstrap, skordalia, smokey eggplant puree, brocolinni, warm tomato vinaigrette LG

*Roasted duck breast, sweet potato puree, stone fruits, orange, watercress, hazelnuts, red wine jus LG

*Fish of the day

Penne pasta, mushroom, garlic, thyme, spring onions, white wine, cream, parmesan V

* We are here to please and can simplify these dishes with salad and fries*

For best results, our chef serves red meat medium to medium-rare.

Dessert (select one option)

Warm flourless dark chocolate brownie, PX reduction, orange mousse, fresh raspberries V, LG

Manuka honey infused crème Brulee V, LG

“Eton Mess” – Meringue, mascarpone, summer berries, pistachio praline, berry coulis V LG

Summer fruits, coconut milk ice cream, ginger tuile, berry coulis, chocolate torte crumb VE, V, LG

Side Dishes (Extra charge)

Steamed seasonal greens, butter, flaked salt V, LG $11

Rocket, pear, parmesan, balsamic V, LG $10

Roasted kipfler potatoes, rosemary salt VE, V, LG $10

French fries VE, V, LG $10

Mushroom sauce V, LG $5

Children’s menu (select one option for main)

Entree

Garlic bread – Toasted bread with garlic butter V

Main

Small steak, fries, salad LG

Fish and chips, flathead tails (2), fries, salad, tartare sauce

Small chicken schnitzel, fries, vegetables

Penne pasta, Napoli sauce, parmesan V

Dessert

Ice cream sundae

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

Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any dietary requirements as dietary requests cannot be taken on the day. Our tables hold a maximum of 12 people. If you are booking for more than 12 people then you will be seated on separate tables.

V= Vegetarian, LG= Low Gluten (may contain traces of gluten or wheat so please ask our staff to see if it is suitable for you)

Please note that menus may vary slightly due to availability of seasonal produce.

Our duck, fish and chicken are certified halal.

NYE Kiosk Food Menu - Outdoor seating only

Kiosk menu for NYE from 10.15am

(Subject to availability)

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

Muffins: $7 (V)
Blueberry
Apple cinnamon
Raspberry and white chocolate
Chocolate (LG)

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

Cookies: $4 (V)
Smartie Cookie
Florentines (LG)

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 (LG, 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, LG= Low Gluten (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.

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