The Only New Year’s Eve 2023 Bucket List You Need

It’s never too early to start thinking about New Year plans – the last thing you wanna do on the last day of the year is slacking off on the couch and watching Netflix as the world welcomes a new calendar year (no offence). There's so much joy to experience and appreciate in life and what better time than New Year to bound yourself in all of the world's glory.

While every individual has different tastes when it comes to experiences (that's why we call them individuals in the first place), some of them can be universal. So, whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or something in between, check out our top picks of bucket-list experiences to do on New Year's Eve.

Ringing in style with New Years Cruise On Sydney Harbour

Joining in on a massive tradition or celebration is a dream for many. Being one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year, it is of no wonder why Sydney pops up on every wanderlust’s bucket list. With world-renowned icons such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge sitting right next to each other, and a bevy of colourful events dotted along the harbourfront, there's no better place to be in the whole of Australia.

The millions gathered here have one common wish – watching the electrifying midnight fireworks show to ring in the New Year. The best place for that? Well, there are many, but the crux of this blog is bucket-list worthy experiences and the New Year’s Eve cruises in Sydney are worthy of that title. All the perks of a quintessential dining in Sydney on the waters, plus unique fireworks views from an exclusion zone – cap off the year in style!

In a world of ice

New Year’s is often a time to introspect, usually about your achievements and future desires. This year, we're skipping all of that! Instead, let’s focus on the now, meditate among the wonders of nature and within the intimacy of Mother Earth with a trip to the antarctic. Many tour operators are offering a trip to this southernmost region of the world, where you can spend the New Year in the company of Humpback Whales, icebergs and thousands of stars!

These trips also include fun activities like kayaking, polar plunges, overnight camping, and exclusive New Year celebration in the land of ice. We recommend the cruises as they usually have pre-planned New Year itinerary and an onboard celebration to ring in the fresh year. The voyage will be carbon-offset, enabling guests to kick off the New Year in an environmentally conscious manner!

Stargazing at Chile

Ever felt like being away from it all, and escaping to a secluded dessert? You ain’t the only one. For those who don’t want to even acknowledge the grand celebrations, we recommend you get a flight to Chile, and camp in the Atacama desert. A great alternative to the fireworks displays – camping or glamping under the stars in this barren landscape with smoking volcanoes, zero light pollution, and extraordinary rock formations is an experience in itself! Add a stargazing session to it and you get yourself a memory that will be etched in your hippocampus for eternity!

A tip from the heavens

Last but never the least, destroy your fear. Fear is like a toxic relation, they hold us back. We develop fears during our up and coming, and form even more fears as we grow towards old age. The key is to nullify them by overcoming them. There’s not a better feeling than facing your own fear and coming out triumphant. The best New Year recipe for you is to identify your fears and overcome them. Scared of heights? Climb a mountain. Scared of water? Plunge into it. Scared of crowds? Spend New Year’s at a famous party in your city. After all, bliss is on the other side of fear!