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Celebrate New Year’s at Balgownie Estate



Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley are hosting exclusive New Year’s Eve Event, right in the heart of Victoria’s premier wine region.

Only an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s CBD, guests will be spoiled with exceptional food and wine throughout the celebration dinner event hosted at the four-and-a-half-star resort’s new Restaurant 1309.

From 7.30pm December 31, 2022 until 12.30am January 1, 2023, guests will be served a decadent four-course menu accompanied by a five-hour beverage package (alcohol or no-alcohol options available), complete with live music to dance the night away and a midnight surprise for all*.

*One surprise for each adult guest

The special New Year’s Eve menu has been meticulously designed and curated by Restaurant 1309’s Executive Chef – Aidan Gallagher to showcase and champion locally sourced and sustainable ingredients – as well as high quality fresh produce from the valley.

Offering upscale modern-Australian dining and an extensive drinks menu featuring boutique Balgownie wine and stunning cocktails, Restaurant 1309 prides itself on ensuring all guests receive the highest quality hospitality and service throughout their Balgownie dining experience – and this exclusive NYE celebration dining experience is no different.

Having only just launched its new multi-million-dollar development in December 2021 – following on from the property’s 2020 devastating fires, Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley’s new-look restaurant – Restaurant 1309 seats more than 100 guests and overlooks the stunning rolling hills of the surrounding Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.

Starting from $45pp for children and $230pp for adults including alcohol or $170pp without alcohol, this New Year’s Eve won’t be one to forget at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley. Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to get in quickly as bookings are essential!

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