Great Gatsby New Year's Eve at Benguela Cove, Hermanus 

Thursday 31 December 2026 · 19:30 - 01:00 · Dress: Great Gatsby, Roaring Twenties, Black Tie Glamour 

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Hermanus with a Roaring Twenties party on the shores of the Bot River Lagoon. Benguela Cove Wine Estate turns its New Year's Eve Area into a Great Gatsby scene for one night only, with a live DJ, premium sound and lighting, an unlimited 360-degree video booth, and a midnight countdown into 2027. The event caps at 180 guests, so book early to secure your spot. 

What's included in the New Year's Eve Event?

Choose the ticket that suits your evening. 

• Standard Ticket, R850pp early bird (until 15 November), R950pp thereafter. Entry, a welcome drink, New Year's Eve Area access, DJ and premium sound system, disco lighting, unlimited 360-degree video booth, complimentary parking, midnight countdown, and Great Gatsby-themed décor.
• Great Gatsby Ticket with Picnic Basket, R1,350pp early bird, R1,450pp thereafter. Everything in the Standard Ticket, plus a picnic basket to enjoy in the New Year's Eve Area during the evening.
• Children's Ticket (under 12), R450. Soft drinks and age-appropriate entertainment, so the whole family can join the countdown. 

Early bird pricing ends 15 November 2026. Book before then and save. 

New Year's Eve Dinner

Book a table at Moody Lagoon Restaurant for full dinner service on 31 December, then join the Gatsby celebration afterwards. It's an easy way to turn New Year's Eve into a proper night out, dinner first, party after - picnic for later. 

Stay over at Benguela Cove 

Skip the drive home and turn New Year's Eve into a weekend. The estate's Waterfront Villas and Benguela Manor sleep 6 to 20 guests, from three-bedroom retreats like Milk & Honey to the ten-bedroom Benguela Manor, many with a private pool and hot tub overlooking the lagoon or vineyards. 

Book your villa direct with the estate and you'll receive the Estate Welcome Package: 

• A complimentary wine tasting for two on arrival
• A welcome bottle of estate wine in your villa
• Priority restaurant reservations at Moody Lagoon
• Flexible check-in and late check-out, where available
• A direct line to the on-site reservations team

Explore the villas and check availability here. Enquire at stay@benguelacove.co.za

New Year's Eve Party FAQ

What time does the Great Gatsby New Year's Eve party start and end? The party runs from 19:30 to 01:00 on Thursday 31 December 2026, with a countdown into 2027 at midnight. 

What's included in the ticket price? Every adult ticket includes entry, a welcome drink, DJ and sound, lighting, the 360-degree video booth, and parking. The Picnic Basket ticket adds a picnic to enjoy during the evening. 

Is there a dress code? Yes. The theme is Great Gatsby, Roaring Twenties, Black Tie Glamour, so think flapper dresses, feathers and black tie. 

Can children attend the New Year's Eve party? Yes. Children under 12 book a separate R450 ticket that includes soft drinks and age-appropriate entertainment. 

Is dinner included in the ticket? No. The event covers drinks, entertainment and, for Picnic Basket ticket holders, a picnic. For a sit-down meal, book Moody Lagoon Restaurant beforehand. 

Where can I stay the night at Benguela Cove? The estate's Waterfront Villas and Benguela Manor are all on-site. Book direct with the estate for the Estate Welcome Package. 

Book your New Year's Eve at Benguela Cove 

Early bird pricing ends 15 November. Book your tickets now, and enquire about a villa stay to make a full weekend of it.