Spend an unforgettable night celebrating New Year’s Eve on the Gold Coast. Bring in 2025 at an epic array of New Year’s events sprinkled throughout the city.
From glamorous rooftop soirées and free fireworks on the beach to river cruises and dance floor fiestas, there’s something to tempt everybody’s taste and budget. Put on your party shoes and get ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve Gold Coast style!
New Year's Eve Fireworks
New Year’s Eve on the Gold Coast means fireworks! On December 31st, the night sky lights up with incredible free fireworks displays across the city. There are usually two displays in each location - one earlier in the evening so kids can join in the fun and experience the wonder of such a spectacle, and another at midnight to see the New Year in with a bang.
Bring a picnic dinner, spread out a rug and set up on the foreshore of one of these locations for a brilliant family friendly New Year’s celebration.
Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach - 8pm and midnight.
Coolangatta Beach - 9pm and midnight.
Coomera Sports Park - 8pm with food trucks and entertainment from 5pm.
Paradise Point Parklands - 9pm with entertainment from 5pm.
Robina Town Centre Promenade - 10pm with entertainment from 6pm
Surfers Paradise Foreshore - 8pm and midnight.
Welcome 2025 at HOTA
They sure know how to celebrate at HOTA and this New Year’s Eve you can attend one of four fabulous events at the city’s cultural hub. Fine dining restaurant, Palette, will host two dinner seatings where you can indulge in a gourmet five-course meal paired with premium wines.
At The Exhibitionist rooftop bar, perched high above the city, see in 2025 in style with an all inclusive package including a four-hour drinks package and delectable canapés. Enjoy the spectacular sight of the skyline lighting up at midnight with fireworks.
If the dance floor is your happy place, don’t miss NYE Salsa on the Lawn - only $25 a ticket! With live Latin renditions 90s soul with salsa dancing for all (beginners very welcome!) it’s a guaranteed good time. You’ll get a complimentary glass of sangria on arrival and there are delicious food and drinks options to purchase.
Location: 165 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
Kirra Beach House
A newcomer to the southern Gold Coast bar and dining scene this year, Kirra Beach House will be hosting one hell of a party for New Year’s Eve. Start the evening knight off at the disco themed cocktail party with an all-inclusive food and beverage package with delightful bites and beverages from 7 - 9pm.
Then doors open for general admission (tickets required) and the celebrations ramp up for a night of good vibes, great music and panoramic views of the midnight fireworks. Groove Terminator is DJing so get ready to dance your way into 2025.
Location: 4 Marine Parade, Coolangatta
Sparkle at The Star
It will be a sparkling start to the New Year at The Star Gold Coast with a host of celebrations taking place through the bars, venues and restaurants of Gold Coast’s entertainment central.
Make the last meal of 2024 one to remember with a New Year’s Eve feast at Kiyomi, Cucina Vivo, Uncle Su, Garden Kitchen & Bar, Harvest Buffet or Nineteen at The Star. All venues have an early and late seating.
For a truly fabulous night, attend the NYE Masquerade Ball with a three-course menu and drinks package. Dance the night away at The Atrium Bar and everyone will gather for a collective celebration at midnight with a dazzling fireworks display on The Lawn.
Location: The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach
On Top of the World
Join in a spectacular NYE celebration 230 metres above sea level at SkyPoint. Located on Level 77 of the Q1 building, this elevated venue offers an elegant celebration in Hollywood style with views of all the fireworks displays along the coastline and the sparkling city below. With decadent food, a four-hour drinks package and live entertainment, they sky’s the limit at SkyPoint.
Location: 9 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise
Surfers Pavilion Party
The popular New Year’s Eves soirée at Surfers Pavilion was a sell-out event last year and here’s why. A multi hour drinks package that includes bubbles, premium spirits, wine and beer-served with an array of delicious canapes. DJ’s on rotation with the river as the backdrop, playing the latest tracks to keep the party pumping way past midnight, all with a spectacular waterfront view.
Location: 30/34 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise
Sea World Cruises
Get the best views of the Broadwater fireworks displays cruising into the New Year with Sea World Cruises. Departing at 8.30pm, take in the stunning Surfers Paradise skyline and waterways before heading out to the Gold Coast Broadwater to enjoy the midnight fireworks from open-top decks. Enjoy a glass of Chandon on arrival along with live music, gourmet canapés and a great selection of beverages.Location: Appel Park, Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise
Island Vibes
There’s a selection of celebrations happening at The Island’s glittering New Year’s Eve multi-level party, but whichever you choose, it’s going to be a good time.
Select your preferred playground for the evening - access the full main level including three bars, pool deck and non-stop entertainment, visuals and DJs at The Island’s 360 House Party. Or you can hit the Rooftop Bar or the Penthouse VIP party for an epic experience to see in the new year. Dance the night away in the heart of Surfers Paradise and bring in 2025 at one of the swishest venues in town. With impressive views across the city, you’ll be sure to catch the fireworks lighting up the sky. Open until sunup on New Year’s Day.
Location: 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise
Cali Beach Club Dreaming
Not just one but two parties are planned for NYE at the dreamy Cali Beach Club. Have fun in the sun, splashing in pools and sipping on drinks all day from 12pm at Cali Day Club, or party the night away at Cali After Dark from 7pm until the wee hours.
Enjoy these two epic events from one of two restaurants or your private VIP poolside area, daybed, booth or cabana. Expect entertainment from roving performances and Cali’s best resident DJ’s and an unforgettable night in this rooftop oasis with the glittering Gold Coast skyline as a beautiful backdrop.
Location: 21a Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise
Burleigh Pavilion
Burleigh Pavilion has the perfect way to spend your New Year’s Eve - partying it up in their open air venue with incredible views the free fireworks across the coast. Doors are open all day with an official ticketed event kicking off from 7pm with a 2-hour drinks and canapes package (limited tickets - get in quick!)
The dance floor will be lit with Sydney electronic duo Set Mo, headlining the Pav’s party to bring in the new year. It’s going to be a night to remember!
Location: 43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads
All Aboard YOT Club
All aboard for a dazzling New Year’s night out at YOT Club - the incredible superyacht event venue. Show up in style in your finest white attire and dive into a night of roaming canapés and beverage packages to set the scene for a New Year’s you’ll never forget.
YOT Club’s Mediterranean White Party will be a floating extravaganza of good time and Euro vibes against a backdrop of Broadwater and Surfers Paradise views. With the best vantage point to see the fireworks, gourmet canapes and drinks package and live DJs, this Gold Coast New Year’s party will really float your boat!
Location: Board at Marina Mirage, Main Beach
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