The best summer parties in Auckland (+WIN)

The Flamingo Pier party is coming to Auckland. Photo / Kristievan

It might not feel like it just yet, but summer is here and we're ready to let our hair down. Here are four of the best parties happening around town, kicking off this weekend with the Longest Sunday Session. We've also rounded up a couple of cool NYE options and a February festival we're very excited about. Plus, win yourself a VIP experience to see in the new year in Auckland. Enter below.

Flamingo Pier Party

A tropical themed, summer street food, booze and disco pop-up. It's a big promise from Luke Walker and his partner at Flamingo Pier. The Kiwi chaps have had massive success launching their summer festivities in East London on a canal boat, boasting a sell-out summer run. Now they're bringing the concept home. On Valentine's Day 2015 we will get the chance at our very first Flamingo Pier experience at Rangihoua Estate Olive Grove on Waiheke Island. Punters will be dancing bare foot amongst the nikau palms and neon set up. There will be art and light features set amongst the native bush, a rum shack, cocktails by Bedford Soda and Liquor, a pop-up chicken shop by Bird on a Wire and sounds by a reel of DJs. There are a limited number of early bird tickets on sale now until Christmas Eve. It's $99 for a double pass or fork out $159 and you'll get the Pier to Pier return ferry thrown in.

Details: For more info and tickets visit the website here.

New Zealand's Longest Sunday Session

While it might not feel like it at the moment, this Sunday (December 21) is the longest day of summer. To celebrate the delicious 14 hours of daylight, Parnell bistro, 46 & York, is putting on a spread, hosting the Longest Sunday Session. Guests can settle in with freshly shucked oysters and a bottle of Moet Ice Imperial champagne for $100. DJ Zeisha Fremaux will be on the decks from 2.30pm.

Details: 46 & York, 46 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland (corner of York St). Bookings are not necessary. Website here.
DJ Zeisha Fremaux.

Cable Bay for New Year's Eve

For the first time ever this popular Waiheke Island winery will be toasting the new year from their spacious verandah, soaking up one of Auckland's best vistas. The brand new outdoor kitchen will be fired up, you'll soak up a a beautiful sunset, delicious Waiheke wine, a fireworks display over Auckland city and sounds by DJ Cade. Cover charge costs $30 per person and the door will open at 7pm. Bookings are essential.

Details: Reserve yourself a table with katy@cablebay.co.nz or call 09 372 5889

Britomart NYE Beach Party

The hip inner-city precinct will be dumped with 4 tonnes of sand and produce a massive 14-hour beach party to see in the new year. There will be seven of the coolest venues in the area getting involved - the list includes BCC, 1885, Orleans, Racket, Nathan Club and Basement. Grab a standard third release ticket for $69 or treat yourself to a VIP $150 offering which gives you queue jumping rights, restricted area access, canapes and the best service in town.

Details: Visit their website for more info and tickets here.

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