Fred Schebesta: Inside wild New Year’s party at Coogee Crypto Castle in Sydney
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The billionaire nicknamed the Crypto King of Australia ringed in the New Year with a wild party at his $17 million oceanside mansion.
Fred Schebesta, 42, who founded comparison site Finder and is estimated to be worth $200 million, celebrated the first day of the year in style by filling his unique home in Sydney’s South Coogee with models and burlesque dancers.
The pool party honoring her friend Miss B saw DJ Shiralee Coleman headlining a number of acts, including racy dance performances from Porcelain Alice and Clara Fable.
These young ladies are probably well aware of the old saying that blondes have more fun.
Pictured: Fred Schebesta’s amazing waterfront estate, known as the ‘Coogee Crypto Castle’
Bikinis and one-piece swimsuits (pictured) were popular at Fred Schebesta’s party in Coogee
Fred Schebesta (in the center of the photo) mixes with his guests next to the turntables
The DJ (pictured) spins up a storm at the wild pool party on New Year’s Day
A saxophonist brings live music to the party.
The champagne-sipping guests at the revelry opted for a wide range of fashionable outfits.
Some donned daring bikinis making the most of the luxurious infinity pool.
Others opted for colorful sundresses and soaked up the sun.
While the elegant white dresses were also very popular among the party goers.
There were some who looked like sheikhs dressed entirely in black, as most of the men kept it casual in designer jeans and smart summer shirts.
Fred Schebesta, co-founder of comparison website Finder, is pictured at his iconic South Coogee home.
A woman with a microphone throws her hands in the air as if she doesn’t care
A partygoer in a black sheikh dress points to a message of peace for the new year.
glamorous girls in bikinis sunbathe by the edge of the infinity pool
DJs, dancers and musicians dressed up for the party, as did the guests.
The glamorous DJ kicks things up a notch by blowing bubbles in the air
The AFR Young Rich-Lister recently put another luxury home in eastern Sydney up for sale for $6.5 million, after the price of Bitcoin fell more than 50 percent in value earlier this year.
But Mr. Schebesta plans to hold on to his Coogee Crypto Castle, once owned by businessman John Singleton and used in several movies including Eyes Wide Shut, for a little longer.
‘You’d be very, very hard pressed to find another place that comes close. And I and that’s what I look for – very unique properties. Because I’m a pretty unique guy,’ he told the daily telegraph recently.
The entrepreneur bought digital currency when Bitcoin was in its infancy, earning him massive profits.
The party was held in honor of Miss B, with her name illuminated in lights
Three bikini-clad guests are seen relaxing on the edge of the pool as the revelry continues into the night.
Glamorous guests watch the world go by from the infinity pool
Play me a tune! The stylish DJ is seen rocking the decks at the pool party
It’s time to relax in the shade: a stylish duo relax in an air chair
In a 2021 interview with TikTok star Fonzie Gomez, he said the flashy five-bedroom South Coogee property was bought with cryptocurrency proceeds.
You are in the house of cryptos. Crypto built this house,” Schebesta told Gomez, as he showed the TikToker his 9,000-square-foot mansion.
The South Coogee house can be rented on Airbnb for just over $25,000 a night.
But Mr. Schebesta plans to hold on to his Coogee Crypto Castle, once owned by businessman John Singleton and used in several movies including Eyes Wide Shut, for a little longer.
A party guest strikes a very elegant pose in a beautiful flowing dress.
Partygoers dangle their legs in the water to cool off as the celebrations heat up.
A couple enjoy drinks by the sea at a stunning Sydney mansion on New Year’s Day
The guests jump on the dance floor as the New Years party
Party host Fred Schebesta (right) and his friend are pictured wearing white.