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If your plans for ringing in 2012 include having fun, fun and more fun, we have just the right list of parties to ensure that happens.

Enjoy the countdown on December 31, 2011 at the following fabulous events:

New Year's Eve Concert and Fireworks Display

This is 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 at the stroke of midnight.

Time: 19h00 - 02h00
Price: Free

Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Contact: +27 (0)21 408 7600

Website: www.waterfront.co.za

Hildebrand Dinner Dance

Don’t miss a groovy five-piece band and spectacular views of the fireworks at the V&A Waterfront’s Hildebrand restaurant.

Time: 18h30

Price: R1 300pp, including a five-course meal and bubbly on arrival

Location: The Pierhead, V&A Waterfront

Contact: +27 (0)21 425 3385

Website:www.hildebrand.co.za

Trinity New Year's Eve Street Party

It’s been the party hub all year long. Now, Trinity super club plays host to the BIGGEST party of the year – Playboy SA’s New Year’s Eve bash. With Bennett Street cordoned off for extra chill space and a Vegas theme, you can be sure this is going to be one unforgettable shindig.

Time: 20h00

Price: R400 - R750

Location: Trinity, 15 Bennett Street, Green Point

Contact: +27 (0)21 418 0624

Website: www.trinitycapetown.co.za

Amarula New Year’s Eve Concert at Kirstenbosch

Usher in 2012 with great rock music, bubbly and a stunning setting at the Kirstenbosch New Year’s Eve concert, featuring super band Prime Circle and Idols winner Elvis Blue.

Time: 19h00

Price: R250

Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Contact: +27 (0)21 761 2866

Website:www.webtickets.co.za

New Year’s Eve at the Lookout Deck

If a delicious four-course meal and dancing to the tunes of live band Crimson at the water’s edge sounds good to you, don’t miss the Lookout Deck in Hout Bay’s New Year’s party.

Time: 19h00

Price: R300 per person including 10% gratuity

Location: The Lookout Deck, Hout Bay

Contact: +27 (0)21 790 0900

Website: www.thelookoutdeck.co.za

Pure at Hout Bay Manor

Fine dining with six unbelievable courses at Pure restaurant, Hout Bay Manor, is a great way to embrace 2012.

Time: Various

Price: R850

Location: Hout Bay Manor, Baviaanskloof, off Main Road, Hout Bay

Tel: +27 (0)21 791 9393

Website: www.houtbaymanor.com

Website: www.houtbaymanor.com

Farmhouse White Island Party

Take a drive along the West Coast for a New Year’s Eve fun fest at The Farmhouse Hotel, where the dress code is white.

Time: 20h00

Price: R270 per person

Location: The Farmhouse Hotel, 5 Egret Street, Langebaan, West Coast

Tel: +27 (0)22 772 2062

Website:www.thefarmhousehotel.com