Sunshine Coast New Year's Eve
Celebrate New Year’s Eve from a variety of family-friendly fireworks viewing points across the Sunshine Coast.
Council is supporting four fireworks displays at three locations – Coolum at 8.30pm, Caloundra at 9.30pm and Mooloolaba at 8.30pm and midnight.
All viewing points are glass and alcohol free.
Mooloolaba
Due to the Mooloolaba revitalisation project construction works along Mooloolaba Esplanade, the 8.30pm and midnight fireworks displays will be fired from an offshore barge in front of the HMAS Brisbane Lookout.
You can enjoy great views from Maroochydore Beach in the north, to Point Cartwright in the south and Council is encouraging visitors to choose their own adventure.
Pack a picnic to enjoy the display along the coastline, or book into your favourite restaurant or cruise.
There will be light family friendly entertainment and roving performers at the HMAS Brisbane Lookout, Northern Parklands and along Beach Terrace from 5pm - midnight.
Dining
Food Trucks will be located at HMAS lookout, Beach Terrace and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
Traders, cafés and restaurants along the Esplanade are open and looking forward to welcoming locals and visitors.
Coolum
Coolum Lions are adding to the firework excitement with a great family friendly event in Tickle Park from 5–9pm.
Expect roving performers, food trucks, light entertainment and an 8.30pm fireworks display.
For enquiries about this event, contact organisers or check out their event page.
Caloundra
The Sunshine Coast Official Food Truck Association (SCOFTA) 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.
Contact the SCOFTA or check out their event page for more information.
Getting there
Patrons are encouraged to plan ahead with their travel arrangements, to avoid traffic and parking congestion.
Buses
Take advantage of the 50-cent public transport fares.
Extra services will run on the 600 and 620 routes every 15 minutes from 6pm - 1.30am.
Plan your journey using the Translink journey planner.
Free BikePark service
A dedicated BikePark can be found at Mooloolaba Esplanade, opposite Meta Street.
Keep your bikes, e-bikes, scooters and e-scooters safe during the evening in a supervised area.
Register to secure your spot.
Uber
Dedicated Uber drop off point available outside Northwind Beachfront Holiday Apartments, Mooloolaba.
Taxi
All existing Taxi ranks will be running throughout the night.
Ferry
Mooloolaba Ferry service will be running throughout the evening, between Kawana Waters Hotel and The Wharf, Mooloolaba.
Parking
There will be limited parking available at all sites.
Paid parking is available at ParknGo Mooloolaba.
General Information
Advice for pet and animal owners
Council follows the advice of RSPCA. For information on keeping pets and animals safe visit the RSPCA website
What about accessibility?
Viewing areas along the Esplanade and Northern Parklands are accessible, with parking available in surrounding streets and public car parks.
What environmental safeguards are in place?
The offshore product used by fireworks provider Skylighter, is part of their ECO star range featuring no added plastic or metal, fully bio-degradable paper and cardboard with some items breaking down over a short period.
A small amount of water proofing is utilised to ensure the display can go ahead in rough and wet conditions and is removed prior to the show.
The display site is monitored during the event and afterwards and a litter parade is conducted post event for any debris that can be collected and recycled.
Carbon emissions are the equivalent of 0.5 trees being planted.
Will there be extra services to ensure the beaches are clean and safe?
At first light on New Year’s Day, the fireworks team, in collaboration with Council’s Parks and Gardens Team, will conduct a litter pick for approximately four hours to ensure the beach is clean following celebrations.
A beach sweeper will also be used for thorough sand grooming and debris removal at the main Mooloolaba Beach area.
Need help?
Call (07) 5475 7272 or email [email protected] for more information.