Whether you’re looking for themed festivities, rooftop soirées, or seaside sips, here are the Gold Coast's best New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day events you need to know about this year. Skip to: New Year's Eve Parties; New Year's Eve Dinners; New Year's Eve Fireworks; New Year's Day Parties; New Year's Eve Parties New Year’s Eve At Whether you’re keen to bid the year adieu with fine food and fancy cocktails, keep things casual or go out with a bang, we’ve rounded up a bunch of New Year’s Eve celebrations happening around the Gold Coast to help your planning. Bring on 2025! Enjoy the Ultimate Seafood Buffet dinner this New Year’s Eve 2024 at the JW Marriott Gold Coast’s Citrique Restaurant. Includes Glass of Champagne on Arrival. Plus LIVE entertainment. Families welcome with Teens 13-17 years $169, Children 5 – 12 years $89, 3- 4 years $39, & under 2 years free. New Year’s Eve on the Gold Coast - the parties, the prices and the fireworks times Enjoy a four-course sit-down dinner for $169 per person, complete with a drink on arrival and live music by 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. Make your last meal of 2024 one to remember at one of our signature restaurants. Choose from carefully crafted set menus or a buffet, with beverage packages available for a delicious last hurrah! Ring in 2025 in the Garden! Enjoy a special dinner in the restaurant to celebrate the year that's been. Ring in the New Year in style at our exclusive Black & Gold themed party on the Level 1 balcony! Enjoy the best seat in the house for the breathtaking Surfers Paradise Beach fireworks display. Date: December 31st. Time: 6pm - Late. Table Packages: 🎟 What's Included: DJ from 9pm until 1am to keep you dancing all night! Located in the heart of Broadbeach with a delicious menu for ringing in 2022, Koi is one of the best New Year’s Eve restaurants on the Gold Coast. The alfresco dining experience with a coastal vibe is a favourite for locals. Dig into a four-course meal of chicken, salmon, prawns and more. Enjoy a celebratory seafood buffet dinner in Terraces Restaurant, a glass of champagne on arrival for the adults and live entertainment. Plus, guests who dine on the second sitting can enjoy a two-hour premium beverage package as part of their booking. Slip into your finest black-and-gold attire for an elegant evening of live entertainment and premium indulgences, as The Star Gold Coast sets a glamorous stage for 2025. Cali Beach Where: Surfers New Year’s Eve Dinner Gold Coast We’ve got the best views Coolangatta has to offer. Join us for an unforgettable celebration, 13 floors up at Cooly Breeze Rooftop Restaurant and Bar. Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Gold Coast and ring in 2024 with these fantastic dinners, parties and events: New Year’s Eve Seafood Buffet Dinner. Free Private events will have varying entry fees Skypoint A-list Access: $225 per person Skyline VIP Booth: $1500 per booth (up to 4 people) Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club Table for 2: $360 Table for 4: $720 Table for 6: $1080 Table for 8: $1440 The Island Laneway Lights Feat. 360 House Party: From $30 + booking fee Rooftop Party: From $179 + booking fee Penthouse VIP Party: From $249 Presented by City of Gold Coast. For more information search 2024 New Year’s Eve in Surfers Paradise on Facebook. Road closures. Please note The Esplanade Surfers Paradise, between the Soul roundabout and Hanlan Street roundabout will be closed from 6pm Tuesday 31 December to 4am Wednesday 1 January for the purpose of the Surfers Paradise New Celebrate in luxury at The Island Gold Coast or set sail into the New Year aboard the YOT Club. Families can enjoy vibrant community events like Paradise Point’s NYE Celebration or catch breathtaking fireworks displays across the city. Whether you’re after glitz, music, or a relaxed vibe, the Gold Coast has your perfect New Year’s Eve map-JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa Citrique Restaurant, 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers-Paradise, QLD, Australia, 4217 Here at scout, we know the best parts of a trip are the unexpected joys – that sunrise yoga session you dropped in on, the new wine bar that sparked one of the best nights of your visit, the indie market where you discovered a favourite label and a treat to take home. scout magazine offers a uniquely Gold Coast perspective, celebrating the people and the places that make this city so special. New Year’s Eve in Coolangatta is presented by City of Gold Coast. Getting there. Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner. Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. We invite you to our inaugural six-course New Year's Eve Degustation dinner at The Fireplace, where we proudly showcase our culinary expertise featuring our signature wood-fired taste. Prepare yourself for a remarkable journey through flavours and textures, carefully curated to celebrate the turning of the year. Wondering what’s open on the Gold Coast over the 2024 festive period? We've rounded up a bunch of cafes and restaurants that will take care of you on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Editor’s Note: we’ve jumped on this list early, so understandably a bunch of spots around town haven’t locked in their festive opening hours yet.
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