View all our Christmas options on one page.

Celebrate Christmas 2026 at Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki with festive dining, Christmas parties, corporate functions and special events throughout November and December.

Whether you’re searching for a Christmas Day lunch in New Plymouth, planning your work Christmas party, organising an end of year function or simply looking for a festive celebration with friends and family, we have a range of options available.

Christmas Day Buffet 

Celebrate Christmas Day without the cooking or clean up with our annual Christmas Day Buffet at Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki.

Choose from three sittings and enjoy a full festive buffet featuring Christmas favourites including ham, turkey and all the trimmings.

Friday 25 December 2026

Adults $165 | Children 12 years and under $85

Sittings at 11:30am, 2:30pm and 6:00pm.

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Christmas Buffet & Boogie

Planning a work Christmas party or festive night out in New Plymouth?

Our Christmas Buffet & Boogie combines a festive buffet dinner with DJ entertainment and dancing, making it an easy Christmas party option for workplaces, social groups and groups of friends.

Saturday 5 December 2026
Saturday 12 December 2026

$99 per person with no minimum group size.

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Private Christmas Celebrations

Host your own private Christmas function at Novotel New Plymouth with our White Christmas Corporate Package.

Designed for groups of approximately 60 to 180 guests, the package includes exclusive function room hire, White Christmas themed styling, festive buffet dining, DJ entertainment, dance floor and event coordination.

Available throughout November and December 2026.

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Festive Group Lunch & Dinner Options

Planning a smaller work Christmas lunch, team celebration or festive catch up?

Haukai Bistro & Bar offers festive group dining options including Christmas lunches, set menus and finger food packages.

Perfect for workplace Christmas lunches, social clubs, groups of friends and family celebrations in New Plymouth.

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Christmas High Tea

Gather friends and family for our annual Christmas High Tea at Haukai Bistro & Bar.

Enjoy festive sweet and savoury treats accompanied by a selection of teas in a relaxed Christmas setting.

Sunday 6 December 2026
Sunday 13 December 2026

Adults $55 | Children under 12 $35.

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Christmas Functions & Events New Plymouth

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki offers Christmas celebration options for groups of all sizes, from intimate festive lunches through to private corporate Christmas parties for up to 180 guests.

Located on the corner of Hobson and Leach Streets in central New Plymouth, our experienced Meetings & Events team can help you plan your end of year celebration.

Contact our team to discuss your Christmas function or explore our Christmas events above.

events@novotelnewplymouth.com

Christmas FAQ’s 

Where can I have Christmas Day lunch in New Plymouth in 2026?

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki is hosting a Christmas Day Buffet on Friday 25 December 2026, with sittings at 11:30am, 2:30pm and 6:00pm.

Where can I have a work Christmas party in New Plymouth?

Novotel New Plymouth offers several work Christmas party options, including Christmas Buffet & Boogie party nights, private corporate Christmas functions and smaller festive group dining options at Haukai Bistro & Bar.

How much is Christmas Day lunch at Novotel New Plymouth?

The 2026 Christmas Day Buffet is $165 per adult and $85 for children aged 12 and under.

Does Novotel New Plymouth offer private Christmas functions?

Yes. Private Christmas functions are available during November and December 2026, with options for approximately 60 to 180 guests including venue hire, festive dining, themed décor, DJ entertainment and event coordination.

Where can a small group have a Christmas lunch in New Plymouth?

Haukai Bistro & Bar at Novotel New Plymouth offers festive group dining options for smaller Christmas celebrations, including lunch, set menu and finger food options.