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Midnight Over Wallis Lake: Aboard Free Spirit’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise
A 2.5‑hour New Year’s Eve cruise on Wallis Lake aboard the Free Spirit featuring a gourmet three‑course dinner and front‑row views of the midnight fireworks.
Midnight Over Wallis Lake: Aboard Free Spirit’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve aboard the luxurious Free Spirit on Wallis Lake, where a festive atmosphere meets a curated three‑course dinner and spectacular fireworks reflected on the water; the cruise pairs an indulgent menu with unobstructed views of the midnight display off Forster.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Front‑row Fireworks on Glassy Water
The cruise offers direct, lakeside vantage of the New Year’s fireworks as they bloom over Forster and mirror on Wallis Lake—an intimate waterfront perspective that makes the display feel immediate and cinematic.
Gourmet Three‑Course Celebration
A plated three‑course menu anchors the evening: starters include a choice of oysters (Mignonette Granita or Kilpatrick) and a pistachio‑crusted goat’s cheese salad; mains range from a deconstructed local prawn roll and slow‑cooked brisket to a grilled balsamic portobello for plant‑based diners; accompaniments and a trio of desserts complete the service.
Festive, Inclusive Dining
The Free Spirit’s New Year’s cruise is built for celebration with a lively onboard atmosphere and menu flexibility—gluten‑free, vegetarian and vegan options are available, and specific requests (for example, making the damper roll gluten‑free) can be noted.
What the day feels like
How the Night Unfolds
Across roughly 2.5 hours aboard the Free Spirit, guests settle in for a three‑course dinner, sip drinks, and cruise the calm waters of Wallis Lake—culminating in a close‑quarters view of the New Year’s fireworks as they light the night sky and reflect on the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a New Year’s Eve event; the cruise runs for approximately 2.5 hours in the evening aboard the Free Spirit on Wallis Lake.
When booking, specify dietary requirements (for example, the damper roll can be made gluten‑free); bring any personal items you need for an evening on the water.
A three‑course menu is provided with starters (oysters or pistachio‑crusted goat’s cheese salad), mains including a local prawn roll, brisket and a vegan portobello, accompaniments and several dessert options; gluten‑free, vegetarian and vegan options are available.
The event is operated by Free Spirit Cruises and takes place on Wallis Lake in the Forster area of New South Wales.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the New Year’s Eve cruise?
The cruise runs for approximately 2.5 hours.
What is included in the onboard menu?
Guests receive a gourmet three‑course dinner: starters (including a choice of oysters or a pistachio‑crusted goat’s cheese salad), mains (options such as a deconstructed local prawn roll, brisket, or grilled balsamic portobello), accompaniments and a selection of desserts.
Are there gluten‑free, vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes—there are gluten‑free, vegetarian and vegan options across the menu, and some items (for example the damper roll) can be specified as gluten‑free.
Where does the cruise take place?
The New Year’s Eve fireworks dinner cruise sails on Wallis Lake in the Forster area of New South Wales.
Who operates the New Year’s Eve fireworks dinner cruise?
The cruise is operated by Free Spirit Cruises.
How can I request dietary needs or special meal specifications?
Specify dietary requirements when booking—menu notes indicate options for gluten‑free, vegetarian and vegan dishes and allow specification of gluten‑free for certain items.