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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES Finish the year on a high. Sally Coates finds five ways to say goodbye to 2017

STINGRAY BAR AND LOUNGE 7 STAGHORN AVE, SURFERS PARADISE

Do you ever wonder how the Rihannas, Diddys, Drakes, Biebs and Beyonces of the world get down on New Year’s Eve? They go large and luxurious and you will too. When the champagne flows, anything goes this New Year’s Eve for LUXE at Stingray. It’s an opulent New York loft-style party for the who’s who and well connected. Rub shoulders with a head-turning crowd and see out the year on a high with cutting-edge menus and skilled bartenders at Stingray Lounge. There’s food and beverage packages, live DJs and, of course, a midnight countdown. First release $119 per person. For tickets email bookings_qtgoldcoast@evt.com