Mooloolaba New Years Eve

New Year’s Eve is one of the most popular festivals celebrated by almost all nations worldwide. The beautiful coastal area of the Sunshine Coast celebrates this fantastic event with bright lights, entertainment and, of course… fireworks!

Enjoy fireworks displays in Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Coolum this New Year’s Eve.

Mooloolaba New Year’s Eve 2024/2025 Fireworks, Sunshine Coast

You’ll also find fireworks displays at Coolum at 8:30pm and Caloundra at 9:30pm, as well as a range of local events across the region, funded through the Council’s Festive and Commemorative Events grants program.

The Council will not be hosting midnight fireworks at any Sunshine Coast location.

Parking is limited, so remember to plan your journey ahead of time for a safe trip to and from the event—organise a lift legend, jump on the free Kinetic Park n Ride shuttle bus service, download or update your rideshare apps, or visit/use the TransLink Journey Planner to plan your journey home safely.

Here is a huge list of official and private events running across the Sunshine Coast:

Mooloolaba

Gather loved ones to farewell 2024 and welcome in the new year with a family-friendly celebration in Mooloolaba.

The Sunshine Coast Council hosts a free community event along Mooloolaba Esplanade from 5pm to 10pm. You’ll find a range of family-friendly festivities leading up to the much-anticipated 8:30pm fireworks display.

The Esplanade will come alive with roving entertainment, face painting for the kids, food trucks, and markets. Getting there will be a breeze with various active and public transport options.

Choose from food trucks, pack a picnic, or book your favourite restaurant for dining.

They expect more than 30,000 people to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Mooloolaba this year, encouraging attendees to use active and public transport.

If you’d prefer to escape the crowds and still want to enjoy the fireworks, you’re in luck. Fireworks will be bigger this year, meaning you’ll see them from Cotton Tree north to La Balsa south.

Getting There

• Bike and Scooter Parking: Park safely at the free, staffed BikePark on River Esplanade or opposite the Steve Irwin statue. Don’t forget your helmet and lights for the journey home.
• Park and Ride: Use the free shuttle from Chancellor State Secondary College in Sippy Downs (Claymore Road carpark, CP15) to Alexandra Headland. Shuttles run from 5pm to 11pm.
• Uber and Taxi Services: A dedicated Uber drop-off point is at Alexandra Headland, and the taxi rank on Mooloolaba Esplanade will operate as usual.
• Ferry Service: Take the new Mooloolaba Ferry between Kawana Waters and Mooloolaba. Visit mooloolabaferry.com.au for schedules.

Caloundra

The Kings Beach Amphitheatre will transform into a vibrant hub of activity from 4pm. Many activities will keep everyone entertained, from face painting, a movie under the stars, kid’s rides, and an array of local foodies, along with the perfect setting for a family picnic. The event concludes at 10pm.

The event will feature a substantial array of food trucks offering every local street food cuisine you can imagine. From gourmet burgers to exotic Asian delights, there’s something to satisfy every palate. It’s a celebration of the vibrant food truck culture that SCOFTA champions, bringing diverse and delicious cuisine to our Sunshine Coast community.

There are kid’s rides and face painting for the little ones, ensuring they have a blast while you relax and soak in the festive atmosphere.

As the sun sets, grab a spot on the grass for a movie under the stars, starting at 7:45pm. It’s the perfect opportunity for a family picnic, so pack your blankets and settle in for a cozy evening.

The fireworks display will be at 9:30pm, courtesy of the Sunshine Coast Council. Watch the sky light up in a dazzling array of colours. The event finishes at 10pm.

Temporary Car Park Closures
Council and Queensland Police have approved car Park closures, which will be in place from 4:30am to 11pm, including:

• Car park area between Ormonde Lane and the Esplanade (closest to the water fountain)
• Car park area at the end of Edmund St near the intersection with Arthur St
• Car park area between Burgess St and De Vene Ave (partial closure only)

Temporary Road Closures
The Council has approved road closures, and Queensland Police will be in place from 3pm to 11pm, including:

• De Vene Ave between Moreton Pde, Burgess Ave, Edmund St and Ormonde Tce
• Ormonde Tce between Edmund St and Princess Lane

Coolum

There will be an 8:30pm fireworks display from Coolum Beach next to the Surf Club.

Other NYE Events on The Sunshine Coast

Bella Venezia
Ring in the New Year in unparalleled style at Bella Venezia!

Join us for an exclusive celebration with the best view of the Esplanade Mooloolaba to witness the fireworks extravaganza!
Indulge in a lavish evening with our exquisite 3 or 4-course menus, each course meticulously crafted to delight your palate.

Bookings are opening soon! Secure your spot swiftly and make this New Year’s Eve truly unforgettable.

Reserve your place for a night of culinary delight and dazzling fireworks!

The Surf Club Mooloolaba
Bayview, our exclusive Beachfront Restaurant and Bar on the top floor of The Surf Club, will play host to our New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party! With champagne on arrival, there is a 3-hour canapé service, live music, and unbeatable views of the fireworks displays at 8:30pm. Please be aware the midnight fireworks have been cancelled this year.

Canapé service will begin at 7:30pm. Please note: this is a standing-style cocktail event with limited seating.

Theme: All that glitters. This is an 18+ event.

Club Mooloolaba
Get ready for a night of epic entertainment as we welcome Missing Link Band to the stage, a powerhouse professional covers band bringing you the very best in classic rock spanning four decades. With years of experience lighting up pubs and clubs, these seasoned performers know exactly how to create an unforgettable night.

From easy-listening tunes to rock dance favourites, Missing Link Band has it all covered, bringing a diverse playlist that’ll have everyone on the dance floor. Expect top-tier sound, a fantastic song selection, and an electrifying performance that captures the spirit of classic rock.

Pavilion Mooloolaba
Step through the Pavilion arch and bring in the New Year with beachside fireworks and your closest friends because all the best memories are shared over good food and drinks.

Doors open from 8pm with fireworks at 8:30pm on the beach. Then dance the night away until 1am

VIP tickets:
– UNLIMITED SELECTED COCKTAILS (4 hours)
– Priority entry from 8pm (secure your table)
– Selected beer, wine & spirits
– 1 hour of roving canapés (8pm – 9pm)
– PLUS unlimited bar snacks & pizzas (Ordered from the bar after 9pm)

Early Bird tickets from $199

General admission:
– Unlimited beer, wines & spirits (4 hours)
– 1 hour of roving canapés (8pm – 9pm)
– PLUS unlimited bar snacks & pizzas (Ordered from the bar after 9pm)

Early Bird tickets from $179

Entertainment: Live entertainment all night – pavilion style
Dress code: Dress to impress. It is New Year’s, after all.

Pier 33
Enjoy a tasty selection of drinks and canapés as you watch the sunset over the marina.

• Drinks and canapés package
• Live music
• View of fireworks at 8:30pm

With great vibes and prime views of the fireworks, it’s the perfect way to end 2024!

Spots are limited, so book now!

Surf Air Beach Hotel
Say goodbye to the old and hello to the new while singing your favourite songs in a tropical paradise.

Dress in your best Hawaiian attire, enjoy delicious luau treats, and sip on exotic cocktails as you celebrate the countdown to midnight.

With festive decorations, lively karaoke, and a sparkling New Year’s Eve ambience, this is the ultimate way to welcome 2024.

Join us for a night of music, fun, and aloha spirit at the “New Year’s Eve Hawaiian Luau Karaoke Party”! Dress to impress and take home great prizes!

Boiling Pot Brewing CO
Bring in the new year with RAW ORDIO NYE at Boiling Pot for a very special Carpark Party.

It’s getting to that time of year again, when we are ready to bring in the new year with something a little special. You know, a party of all parties is with Raw Ordio & this time, we are bringing in the New Year with a big carpark party to where it all started at the Boiling Pot. We will cover the carpark with a large marquee, so this event is weatherproof.

This event will feature Raw Ordio performing a Sunset Session and bringing in the new year at midnight with another epic live performance. We will be joined by special guests Jamie Porteous (Ibiza Radio & keyboardist for Groove Armada), Andy V (Dub, DnB, Looping extraordinaire), and John Veloso (Local Legend, Acoustic Bliss).

As we like to theme all our events, we are bringing this event with a tropical beach theme: summer. We know you guys are sexy, so get out your best tropical beachwear, and let’s get funky for this huge celebration to bring in 2025. Under age must be accompanied by an adult with the purchase of a ticket, Kids 12yrs and under are free.

Doors will open from 5pm and the event will go til 2am. *VERY LIMITED TICKETS* The venue is licensed & will have food on offer for purchase. As part of our terms and condition there is a no refund policy on this event unless the event is effected adverse weather or acts of god.

Running Order:
5pm Doors
5:15pm John Veloso
6:15pm Raw Ordio (DJ set)
7:15pm Andy V
8:30pm Jamie Porteous
10:15pm Raw Ordio (Live)
12:30am Raw Ordio (DJ set) B2B Jamie Porteous (Inside for the Brewery Rave subject to limited capacity)
2am finish

Bistro C
Ring in the New Year with us at our annual beachfront bash! Join us for an evening of culinary delights, entertainment, and seaside revelry as we toast to new beginnings with a backdrop of crashing waves and starlit skies. Don’t miss out on the most spectacular way to welcome the New Year.

The Tamarind
Spice up your New Year’s Eve by heading to The Tamarind for a night of Asian-infused dining nestled amongst the lush tropical rainforest surrounds of our Sunshine Coast Hinterland retreat.

Enjoy live music, a welcome cocktail and our sumptuous festive banquet bursting with local flavours and mouth-watering dishes whilst reminiscing about the highlights of 2024 and looking forward to the year ahead.

Pomona Distilling Co
Yeeee-haww! It’s time for a good old fashioned country hoe-down! Say goodbye to 2024 and ‘Howdy Partner!’ to 2025!

Tickets are $149 per person, including:

– Your very own Pomona Distilling Co Cowboy Hat
– 4 Hour Beverage Package (inclusive of Beer, Wine and our Signature Spirits
– Food Package from our Smokers, firepit and outdoor cooking.
– Live Music from West Texas Crude
– Mechanical Bull
– Prizes for Best Dressed
– Midnight Balloon Drop

This is a Strictly 18+ event.

NYE Cruises

Whale One
Sunreef’s luxury two-story catamaran, Whale One, offers Family-friendly and adult-only New Year’s Eve cruises in Mooloolaba.

The New Year’s Eve cruises on Whale One are the ultimate way to ring in the new year on the Sunshine Coast whether you want the early family-friendly cruise to enjoy the early fireworks at 8:30pm or the Adults-only midnight session, Sunreef has got you covered.

Whale One – New Year’s Eve Family Friendly cruise
Enjoy a NYE river cruise, one of the best vantage points for the early fireworks in Mooloolaba.

This family-friendly New Year’s Eve cruise is the best way to say goodbye to 2024 and ring with your closest family and friends in the New Year.

Our Vessel, Whale One, is a comfortable 20-meter catamaran with undercover and open-air seating on two levels. This spacious vessel is equipped with a fully licensed bar to ensure your thirst is quenched while you take in the views of the Sunshine Coast.

Please note that space is strictly limited and in high demand, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Price: $99 for adults, $75 for children (4-14) $299 for Family (2 adults & 2 children)
Inclusions: Welcome drink of beer, wine or soft drink, selection of wraps, house music, fireworks viewing at 8:30

Whale One – New Year’s Eve Cruise Mooloolaba – Adults Only
Step aboard the Whale One and immerse yourself in an unforgettable night as we embark on the New Year’s Eve Cruise, where the essence of celebration marries the magic of the sea. As the clock ticks toward midnight, let the vibrant atmosphere and the rhythmic sounds of our live DJ transport you to another era, making this prohibition-themed party a unique experience under the stars. Revel in the company of friends and fellow adventurers as you sip on refreshing beverages from our fully licensed bars, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Mooloolah River. This exclusive adults-only event promises to create lasting memories as we welcome the New Year with flair, excitement, and a hint of nostalgia on the stunning Sunshine Coast.

Boarding begins at 9:45pm and will return to the dock after the midnight celebrations of the new year. Enjoy the latest lager from the legends at Your Mates, Leeuwin Siblings Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz (Margaret River, WA) and a soft drink included in your ticket price. DJ Ollie will be mixing tunes all night!

When you arrive at The Wharf Mooloolaba, enter the Sunreef shop to check-in and collect your boarding pass, before boarding the iconic Whale One. Previously owned by Steve Irwin, this 2-story catamaran has been transformed into the Sunshine Coast’s largest and most comfortable cruising option. Whale One is the only two story vessel capable of taking up to 120 passengers in total comfort.

This spacious vessel is equipped with two fully licensed bars to ensure your thirst is quenched while you take in the sunset views of the Sunshine Coast. The 360-degree range of vantage points around the vessel allows plenty of great photo opportunities.

Parking is available onsite at The Wharf Mooloolaba or at the Council two-storey car park on the corner of River Esplanade and the entrance to the Marina (opposite Hancock Lane) – but with limited car parks, it is advised to arrange a taxi or public transport. Depending on boat traffic on the river, our arrival time back into the Mooloolaba Wharf may be delayed.

Important changes to 2024! Sadly, The Sunshine Coast Council will not be putting on a midnight fireworks display this year. That’s not going to stop us from celebrating the new year; we will party like it’s 1929 and be live streaming the Sydney Fireworks at 11pm and then the Brisbane Fireworks at midnight.

Price: $179, including live entertainment by DJ Ollie, Your Mates lager, Leeuwin Siblings Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz (Margaret River, WA) and soft drinks.
Boarding 9:45pm, Departure 10pm, Return Time approximately 12:15am

Sunshine Coast Afloat
Don’t get caught up, with your family in tow, fighting your way through the huge crowds on the beach and foreshore to see the fireworks (usually only to have your kids complain they can’t see because there are too many people in front of them blocking their view!). There is no better, more memorable way to watch the early 8:30PM fireworks and celebrate the ushering in of a new year than from a spacious, uncrowded large boat doing our family-focused early New Year’s Eve Cruise!

You and your loved ones deserve that feeling of luxury and exclusiveness after the past year’s hard work! Enjoying a cruise from the bean bags on the Bow of Crusader 1

Watch the early Mooloolaba fireworks from a vantage point that will not only ensure your whole family gets a great view but will more than likely also make you the absolute envy of everyone standing ashore!

A wide range of the most comfortable seating on any vessel, with most of it along the rain to ensure you see absolutely everything.

Even better still, you can enjoy a drink (and some snacks if you bring them) with your family without any of the efforts those people have to make!

We want you all to feel that VIP feeling! Enjoy this early New Year’s Eve Cruise with a wide range of drinks, including soft drinks of course, all served by a team that only has your enjoyment in mind!

We know the best spots in the river to get that perfect fireworks view, and on Crusader 1 will will always have a clear view of them!

Our highly qualified and trained crew are on board to ensure every aspect of your cruise is executed with your enjoyment and safety as the absolute focus at all times. From the moment you step aboard, they will ensure you have nothing more to do than to sit back and enjoy yourself.

Some key points you can expect with Sunshine Coast Afloat on this tour;

• We will have a wide range of drinks aboard for you to choose from at prices at or below those of the average tavern! (NO BYO), and, of course, plenty of soft drinks for the kiddies!
• We have two on-deck modern marine toilets for your use.
• Our 2000W marine sound system will play a wide range of music to set the party vibe.
• Plenty of comfortable seating ranging from bean bags to lounges and more.

This Family-focused early New Year’s Eve Cruise does fill fast, so please avoid missing out by booking early!

Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba
Enjoy NY Eve 2024 aboard Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba! Get front-row seats to the fireworks extravaganza from the water while you groove to a live DJ and sip on the finest cocktails and top-shelf drinks. With limited tickets available for this exclusive event, secure yours before they vanish in a flash!

• Live DJ spinning beats onboard
• A 2.5-hour cruise filled with excitement
• Indulge in cocktails and top-shelf drinks
• Witness breathtaking fireworks from the water

An exclusive event with limited tickets – don’t miss out!

Mooloolaba Seafood Cruises
Family fun for everyone. Our family cruise is designed to let the whole family enjoy the evening and enjoy the 8:30pm fireworks.

We will cruise the canals looking at all the Christmas lights and then watch the main fireworks Finale.

Includes BBQ dinner with salads and complimentary dessert. Together with our fully licensed bar, this promises to be the ideal family New Year’s Eve cruise.