Celebrate Australia Day on the Gold Coast
Australia Day on the Gold Coast on 26 January 2022 has been synonymous with good times and safety for the last few years. Locals and those visiting the Gold Coast usually get together to celebrate Australia Day with private and community events held around the city beaches and parks each year, including barbecues, ceremonies, parades, live entertainment and fireworks.
Here are three events and activities for Australia Day, do not miss out on #3. So grab your cricket bat and head to the beach with friends for an epic day of cricket, this is how the locals do Australia Day.
#1: Australia Day at Broadwater Parklands
Be part of the festivities at the Gold Coast’s 2022 Australia Day Celebrations on Wednesday 26 January 2022 at Broadwater Parklands, Southport. From 4pm to 730pm there’ll be:
- Live local musicians performing
- An assortment of food trucks
- Free kids activities
- Fantastic fireworks finale!
Time: 4pm – 730pm on Wednesday 26 January 2022
Cost: Free
Venue: Gold Coast Broadwater Parklands
Organiser: City of Gold Coast
#2: Australia Day Multicultural Celebration
This event will celebrate the Gold Coast’s Diverse Australians. Commencing with a Welcome to country by our first Nations people, the event will include up to 65 stalls on display and feature up to 185 International Performers, arts and crafts, Indigenous painting exhibitions, multicultural music, dancing, entertainers , food trucks and children’s activities followed by a fireworks display and illuminated floating world globe.
Time: From 12pm
Date: Wednesday 26 January 2022
Venue: Broadwater Parklands
#3: Broadwater Fireworks
Catch the Australia Day free fireworks on Wednesday 26 January 2022 at the Broadwater Parklands Southport at approximately 715pm, so make sure to plan in advance and give yourself enough time to be there on time and to pack your favourite picnic rug and/or outdoor chairs and find a place on the lawn to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of spectacular fireworks.
Date: Wednesday 26 January 2022
Time: 715pm
Venue: Broadwater Parklands Southport
Cost: Free event
How to get there?
The easiest way to get to the Broadwater Parklands is to catch the G:Link in Surfers Paradise, metres away from your apartment when you are staying at the Chevron Renaissance, Circle on Cavill or the H Residences building on Surfers Paradise Boulevard.
If you are self driving, give yourself plenty of time to find parking as parking space can be limited. Park along Gold Coast Highway, Gold Coast Aquatic Centre or Australia Fair Shopping Centre.
Where to Stay?
Gold Coast accommodation options are still available for a last minute getaway or a long weekend off with friends and family. Book online and stay in a self-contained holiday apartment strategically located in a central position on the Gold Coast. During Australia Day, popular options for family accommodation includes Sun City and Crown Towers, located a short walk to the G-Link.
