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Lunar New Year Dinner at Te Papa

Experience an intimate Lunar New Year celebration at Te Papa with a three-course dinner, fine wine, cultural ambience, and exclusive harbour views of the fireworks display. 

When | Āhea

Sat 21 Feb 2026, 7pm to 10pm

Where | Ki hea

Rongomaraeroa, the marae, Level 4

Cost | Te utu

$180 ($150 for non-alcoholic option) 

Celebrate the magic of Lunar New Year with an unforgettable dining experience on Te Papa’s marae, Rongomaraeroa. Enjoy a beautifully crafted three-course menu paired with fine Aotearoa New Zealand wines, surrounded by culture, and good company.

As night falls, step out on to the museum’s exclusive viewing space for the best view in Wellington of the spectacular Lunar New Year fireworks display over the harbour.

Ring in the Year of the Horse in style, an intimate night of flavour, celebration, and connection at the heart of Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Photo taken by Anna Briggs. Te Papa (262593)

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