Photographs from Celebration at the End of the Wharf – NYE 25/26
This gallery captures a milestone moment for Celebration New Year’s Eve and for Points of Difference Travel and Events. Simply click on the buttons below to browse.
Marking our 15th Celebration across 17 years, this New Year’s Eve signalled the close of one chapter and the confident beginning of another. With the harbour lighting up the night sky, guests gathered to farewell the year in true Celebration style – dressed in white, glasses raised, and surrounded by an incredible community from Australia and around the world.
The night was powered by an outstanding creative lineup. DJs Mark Alsop and DJ Nate delivered a euphoric soundtrack from dusk through to the final beats of the night, while entertainer and MC Frock Hudson brought signature wit, warmth and theatrical flair, keeping the room connected and energised throughout the evening.
This year also marked the debut of our Supper Club – a refined new layer within the celebration, offering an elevated dining experience seamlessly woven into the rhythm of the party itself, with catering delivered by the fresh collective, a welcome return.
The celebration further marked our transition to an exciting new home at The Wharf Restaurant and Bar. Sitting right on the water’s edge, the venue offered an intimate yet expansive setting, with uninterrupted harbour views and fireworks unfolding overhead – a fitting stage for the next era of our New Year’s Eve story.
Across these images you’ll see what Celebration has always been about – shared moments, genuine connection, spontaneous joy, and the unmistakable glow of a crowd welcoming the new year together. From early arrivals to the midnight countdown and beyond, this gallery reflects not just a party, but a community tradition that continues to evolve.
📷 Photographer Ann-Marie Calilhanna – Images © Points of Difference Travel & Events 2025-2026
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