2019 Christmas and New Year Events Near Golden Sands

Make Christmas and New Year’s Eve memorable with the long lineup of exciting Gold Coast events coming near Main Beach Gold Coast! There will be a whole host of exciting things to see do this December that will guarantee a thrilling Gold Coast holiday like no other time in the year, and with our Main Beach accommodation, you can be in the heart of all the excitement.

Located on Main Beach Parade, directly opposite spectacular Main Beach, our family-friendly two and three bedroom holiday apartments offer your perfect Gold Coast break over Christmas and the New Year. Start planning today by taking a look at all the best 2019 Christmas and New Year events to come near our location at Golden Sands on the Beach!

Christmas Festive Feast

At the Gold Coast Turf Club near Surfers Paradise, start your Christmas with a festive day at the races. Returning this year, Christmas Festive Feast is the ultimate Christmas event for keen racegoers, which will provide a full day of live horse racing action on the racetrack paired with a filling Christmas dinner in the Gold Coast Turf Club Event Centre.

For groups, punters and anyone looking to embrace the festive spirit early this year, Christmas Festive Feast is back for four weekly Saturdays on November 23, November 30, December 7 and December 14.

Christmas in Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is just a stone’s throw from Main Beach, and from December 13, Christmas will arrive in full swing with Christmas in Surfers Paradise 2019!

Held each year, Christmas in Surfers Paradise sees Surfers Paradise Gold Coast come alive with sparkling lights and festive cheer, family-friendly attractions, Christmas market stalls and more – the ultimate summertime wonderland in Australia. There will be lots to see and do for 12 whole days before Christmas Day, including roving performers in the streets, brand new festive menus in the restaurants and fantastic live entertainment for all in famous Surfers Paradise venues such as HOTA.

Carols on the Beach

The main event each December during Christmas in Surfers Paradise – Carols on the Beach is a free live singalong on Surfers Paradise Beach, complete with a large oceanside stage and a stellar lineup of performers that will be singing all the Christmastime hits and carols that you know and love.

Be on Surfers Paradise Beach in the afternoon to claim your spot in front of the stage as well as enjoy the pre-show market stalls and amusements. Come evening, the carolling will begin under the starry sky, finished off by a dazzling fireworks spectacular at 8pm. Carols on the Beach 2019 is simply not to be missed near our Gold Coast accommodation on December 22!

New Year’s Carnival

If you’re stuck on where to celebrate New Year’s Eve this 2019, set your sights on the upcoming Gold Coast New Year’s Carnival! Also held in Surfers Paradise, New Year’s Carnival delivers one of the best annual New Year’s Eve celebrations in Australia, boasting five consecutive days of carnival attractions, market stalls and beachfront performers before the final countdown – an annual spectacle that promises a New Year’s Eve experience to remember.

Starting from December 27, expect an electric atmosphere in Surfers Paradise – both on the beach and in the main precincts. On New Year’s Eve, be on Surfers Paradise Beach, Surfers Paradise Esplanade or in Macintosh Island Park for the this year’s phenomenal New Year’s Eve fireworks, which will be launched from offshore barges at 8pm and at the stroke of midnight.

Broadwater Parklands New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Another noteworthy location to enjoy the Gold Coast New Year’s Eve fireworks is Southport Broadwater Parklands. Just a short ride from our beachfront location at Golden Sands Gold Coast, this popular waterfront park will feature food trucks from 5pm, family-friendly fireworks at 8.30pm, followed by a midnight display to welcome the brand new year.

Broadwater Parklands offers plenty of grassy spots with picturesque views across the Southport marina, so if you’re looking for a more relaxed New Year’s Eve celebration, make sure to be there this year!

NYE Southport Yacht Club

Last but not least, Southport Yacht Club near Main Beach is also set to welcome the New Year in style with a choice of two exciting events on New Year’s Eve. With spectacular views next to the marina, celebrate at the Waterfront Restaurant with an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet dinner alongside live entertainment from the Australian Bee Gees Show and two fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight.

In the Southport Yacht Club Compass Room, ring in the New Year with a three-course dinner and a jaw-dropping view of the fireworks – ideal for couples looking for romance on New Year’s Eve. 4Shore Bar will also be open all night with live acoustic music on the waterfront Quarter Deck and nonstop drinks in the countdown to midnight.

Be Ready for December with Our Main Beach Gold Coast Apartments

Christmas and New Year’s Eve is the busiest time on the Gold Coast, so make sure you’re ready for all the excitement coming in December with our Gold Coast resorts accommodation at Golden Sands Holiday Apartments! We offer stunning two and three bedroom apartments for families and groups – each with luxury open-plan rooms, inclusive amenities and breathtaking ocean views from a large private balcony.

Our accommodation range on Main Beach promises your ideal stay this December, where you can be just moments away from all the incredible 2019 Christmas and New Year events along with Main Beach, Sea World Marine Park and world-class dining at Tedder Avenue at the tip of your fingers.

Choose from affordable oceanfront and beachview options, including recently renovated deluxe apartments if you’re looking to relax in luxury on Main Beach Gold Coast. Whichever suits your needs, you’ll enjoy full kitchen facilities, free Foxtel and WiFi, inviting Queen beds and exclusive access to our heated outdoor pool and spa, steam room, gym and full-size tennis court.

View our cheap direct rates and book now for December! Just visit Golden Sands.