Locals and visitors can celebrate New Year's Eve with a bang at three locations across the Sunshine Coast, with family friendly timings and the return of the midnight fireworks display.
Sunshine Coast Council is re-introducing its midnight fireworks display in Mooloolaba, alongside other traditional events.
Fireworks displays
Council is supporting four fireworks displays at three locations - Coolum at 8.30pm, Caloundra at 9.30pm and Mooloolaba at 8.30pm and midnight.
The early fireworks in Caloundra and Coolum will be part of family-friendly celebrations.
In Mooloolaba, the two displays will be fired from an offshore barge and will be visible from multiple viewing points, from Maroochydore Beach to the top of Alexandra Headland to Point Cartwright.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said she was delighted to see the midnight fireworks return to Mooloolaba.
"Last year our community told us they wanted to see midnight fireworks return and we listened," Mayor Natoli said.
"The format is a little different this year, so, we're encouraging people to think about the kind of experience they'd like to have, then plan ahead for a great night and perhaps watch the action from a new viewpoint.
"If a meal at a local restaurant appeals, Mooloolaba traders are looking forward to welcoming locals and festive season visitors.
"Or for something more casual, pack a picnic, gather friends and loved ones and head out to one of the vantage points from Maroochydore Beach to Point Cartwright where you can spread out and settle in to watch the displays.
"For those who'd like some light entertainment, from 5pm to midnight there will be buskers, music and roving performers from the HMAS Lookout to the Northern Parklands.
"Whichever way you choose to celebrate, stay safe, plan ahead and have a wonderful New Year's celebration."
Getting to Mooloolaba
Leave the car at home and arrive via bus or with pedal power. Council's BikePark is available at Mooloolaba Esplanade opposite Meta Street.
Like a supervised bike rack, simply ride your scooter or pushbike, leave it with the ThinkChange team and collect it when you're ready to leave.
Translink is adding increased services, so take advantage of 50c fares and plan your journey using the Translink Journey Planner. The 600 and 620 services will operate every 15 minutes from 6pm to 1.30am.
Coolum
Coolum Lions are adding to the firework excitement with a great family friendly event from 5-9pm. Expect roving performers, food trucks, light entertainment and an 8.30pm fireworks display.
Caloundra
The Food Truck Association is bringing the fun in Caloundra. Head to Kings Beach Amphitheatre where from 4-10pm you'll find rides, face painting and roving entertainment and food trucks with a 9.30pm fireworks display.
Safety
All Sunshine Coast NYE events are glass and alcohol free.
Further Information
- Sunshine Coast New Year's Eve visit Council's website
- Caloundra New Year's Eve
- Coolum New Year's Eve
- Plan your journey using the Translink Journey Planner
- Advice for pet and animal owners visit the RSPCA website
Where to see New Year's Eve fireworks on the Sunshine Coast
| Mooloolaba | |
| 5pm-12am | Busking duos and roving performers |
| 8.30pm | Fireworks |
| Midnight | Fireworks |
| Coolum | |
| 5-9pm | Roving performers, food trucks, light entertainment |
| 8.30pm | Fireworks |
| Caloundra | |
| 4-10pm | Rides, face painting and roving entertainment and food trucks |
| 9.30pm | Fireworks |
