Australia Day

Q: What is the Australia Day email address?

events@goldcoast.qld.gov.au Please visit our website for more information on the Australia Day.

One of the largest celebrations held throughout the country year after year is Australia Day.

Australia Day, celebrated on January 26th, is a public holiday honouring the arrival of the first British Fleet on Australian soil.

Australia Day Gold Coast, 2025 Events, Date, Celebrations & Fireworks

Visitors to the Gold Coast often join in the festivities to commemorate the day, with many community events held nationwide each year, including barbecues, ceremonies, parades, live entertainment and fireworks.

Australia Day recognises that on 26 January 1788, the first British fleet arrived at Port Jackson in Australia. The event is celebrated to reflect Australia’s rich history, diverse society and unique heritage.

With so many things to see and do, the Australia Day Celebrations are a fun day out for the whole family. So come on down to the Gold Coast to celebrate all things Aussie!

About the author

View All Posts

Michael Jones

Michael created and runs the Gold Coast Point website, as well as the Holiday Point travel brand that incorporates a network of 16 location based travel information and attraction websites around Australia, Asia, and around the world.

With 25+ years of online experience and a passion for travel (having lived on the Gold Coast and has visited many times), Michael not only researches and writes content for the website, he also tinkers behind the scenes with the website functionality & design.

Please reach out if you have any questions or suggestions.

6 Comments

Click Here to Ask a Question

Cancel reply

karen says:

January 21, 2021 at 2:34 pm

are you allowed to bring camp chairs, a fold up table ?

Reply to this comment
- Holiday Point says:
  
  January 21, 2021 at 10:16 pm
  
  Hi Karen,
  
  It appears that no large event is being held at the Broadwater Parklands this year, but rather a number of smaller events are held around the city.
  
  I have updated the information at https://www.goldcoastpoint.com.au/events/australia-day/ to reflect some of the events that are occurring on the day.
  
  Thanks
  Michael
  
  Reply to this comment
Glenys says:

January 25, 2014 at 9:20 am

We are new to the area, will there be fireworks at paradise point for australia day.

Reply to this comment
- Holiday Point says:
  
  January 25, 2014 at 10:20 am
  
  Hi Glenys,
  
  I have searched many of the official websites and forums and I can’t seem to find any information about fireworks being at paradise point this year (they have had it in the past though and there is fireworks during NYE).
  
  Just in case it is on, perhaps try giving the council a call at 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326).
  
  Thanks
  Michael
  
  Reply to this comment
- Chris says:
  
  November 3, 2017 at 7:17 am
  
  What’s happening in Surfers Paradise on Australia Day ?
  
  Reply to this comment
  - Holiday Point says:
    
    November 3, 2017 at 9:20 am
    
    Hi Chris,
    
    Refer to our post, but in previous years the main event has been held on The Great Lawn at Broadwater Parklands, Southport between 4pm-8pm. There has been over 20 food trucks and BBQ’s as well as plenty of activities for the kids and local musicians playing at the main stage. To finish off the day, there is typically a fireworks display at around 8pm.
    
    Other highlights have included an Aussie Sporting Zone with activities from the Gold Coast Suns, the Gold Coast Titans and Queensland Cricket. There will also be heaps of other activities spread all over the Gold Coast, including RSL lunches, beach cricket and live music.
    
    Best regards,
    Jess
    
    Reply to this comment