📍 Southport · On the Broadwater
Spirit of Gold Coast NYE Cruises
A 24-metre catamaran with two NYE sailings: an early family cruise for the 8pm fireworks and an adults-only cruise for midnight.
New Year's Eve 2026 · Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Foreshore NYE Fireworks
The Gold Coast's biggest free NYE gathering: two fireworks shows over the ocean from the beach in front of the Surfers Paradise sign.
What's included
- Free family fireworks over the ocean at 8pm
- Midnight fireworks to welcome 2027
- Cavill Ave and Orchid Ave pedestrian zones (recent years)
- Restaurants and bars a short walk from the sand
- G:link at Cypress Ave, Cavill Ave and Surfers Paradise stations
About Surfers Paradise Foreshore NYE Fireworks
Surfers Paradise Foreshore NYE Fireworks is at Surfers Paradise Beach & Esplanade in Surfers Paradise (Surfers Paradise). It's one of the fireworks events, free, family-friendly, beachfront options for New Year's Eve 2026 on the Gold Coast. Fireworks: 8pm & midnight. Age: All ages.
Planning the rest of your night? Check the fireworks times and transport tips or compare free fireworks locations across the Gold Coast.
Details are based on the venue's most recently published NYE information (often from 2025) and can change. Confirm the price, times and inclusions with Surfers Paradise Beach & Esplanade before booking. Are you the venue? Claim and upgrade this listing.
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