Fireworks display at the V&A Waterfront is just one of the many events this New Year's Eve. Photo courtesy Derek Keats

Three, two, one...Happy New Year!

If your plans for ringing in 2013 include having fun, fun and more fun, we have just the list of parties. Enjoy the countdown on December 31, 2012 at the following fabulous events:

Nederburg New Year's Eve Spectacular

Enjoy an open-air picnic to the sounds of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra at Nederburg wine farm in Paarl.

Featuring artists such as Melanie Scholtz, Derick Ellis, Selim Kagee and Heavenly Quartez, the evening promises fun for the whole family.

Time: Gates open at 19h30 and the concert starts at 21h30

Price: R200 for adults, R100 for children between 12 and 18 years. Free entrance for kids under 12.

Location: Nederburg wine farm in Paarl

Contact: +27 (0)21 410 9966

Website: www.nederburg.co.za

Chic-Nic New Year's Party at the Roundhouse

Relive a time of romance and royalty in Camps Bay. Feast on a three-course meal, sip on plentiful champagne, and when the energy levels start to drop, perk up with midnight pizza snacks. Live music and DJs will have you dancing your way into the New Year.

Time: 19h30

Price: R850 per person. No children under 12.

Location: The Roundhouse, Camps Bay

Contact: +27 (0)21 438 4347

Website: www.theroundhouserestaurant.com

New Year's Eve Masked Ball at Five Flies

Dress up to the nines for an evening of mystery and intrigue at Five Flies Restaurant and Bar. 

Time: 20h00

Price: R600 per person – includes a four-course meal and bubbles

Venue: Five Flies Restaurant & Bar, Keerom Street, Cape Town

Tel: +27 (0)21 425 3385

Website: www.fiveflies.co.za

New Year’s Eve Concert and Fireworks Display

It’s an oldie but a goodie as the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre plays host to a variety of top local bands, and a brilliant fireworks display on the stroke of midnight.

Time: 19h00 to 02h00 (fireworks at midnight) 

Price: Free

Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Contact: +27 (0)21 408 7600

Website: www.waterfront.co.za

Carnevale

Gear up for this legendary pink New Year's Eve celebration in the uber chic De Waterkant.

Get your party on with international and local artists including  Blackbyrd, Paul Heron (UK), Sean Oxley (USA), Tony Mariano (Italy), DraadKar and The City at Amsterdam Action Bar, Backroom Bar, Beefcakes, Beulah Bar, Café Manhattan and Crew Bar and start your countdown to 2013, Darling!

Time: 19h00

Price: R250 (includes a welcome drink and access to all party areas)

Location: De Waterkant, Cape Town

Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000

Website:www.computicket.com