📍 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 · Coolangatta
Coolangatta Beach NYE Fireworks
The southern Gold Coast's free fireworks. Remember that Tweed Heads, a few streets away in NSW, is an hour ahead.
What's included
- Free 9pm fireworks
- Midnight fireworks (Queensland time)
- Marine Parade cafes and pubs nearby
- Relaxed southern-end crowd
About Coolangatta Beach NYE Fireworks
Coolangatta Beach NYE Fireworks is at Coolangatta Beach, Marine Parade in Coolangatta (Coolangatta & Kirra). It's one of the fireworks events, free, family-friendly, beachfront options for New Year's Eve 2026 on the Gold Coast. Fireworks: 9pm & midnight (QLD time). 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 Coolangatta Beach before booking. Are you the venue? Claim and upgrade this listing.
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