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Hold on to your (Santa) hats folks because as always, City of Gold Coast has a stellar line-up of carols and festive activities to make the whole family, well, light up like a Christmas tree!
Here’s the lowdown on what’s in store and where to go. Oh and how Rude-olph of us not to mention that everything is free, so there’s plenty of incentive to embrace your inner Christmas loving ‘elf.
Mayor’s Carols presented by Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Even if you’re not exactly Delta or Farnsy, we all love belting out a classic festive ditty and the Mayor’s Carols are the perfect opportunity to flex those vocal chords! Bringing Christmas cheer a-plenty to Broadwater Parklands on Saturday 3rd December from 5pm, this year’s all-Aussie line-up will knock your antlers off! We’re talking amazing artists, like headliner Anthony Callea and special guest Tim Campbell, performing tree-mendous renditions of all your favourites. The Warner Bros. Movie World’s Looney Tunes Christmas Show is back, as well as performances from Queenslander Faith Sosene, Frankie and the Holiday Seasons, the Brisbane City Gospel Choir and of course, an appearance from the jolly man himself.
The custard on the plum pudding is an awe-inspiring fireworks finale, and it’s flare to say that this will light up our night!
Broadbeach Christmas
This Saturday 10th until Sunday 18th of December, you’re invited to experience Broadbeach as you’ve never seen it before! Step inside the Broadbeach Mall, next to The Oasis Shopping Centre, and you’ll find the spectacular Gingerbread Village. Treat yo’elf to free daily activities like bon-bon making, gingerbread decorating, and story time. A perfect school holiday stocking calendar filler, you’d be (Christmas) crackers to miss it!
Coolangatta Carols
Coolangatta’s Queen Elizabeth Park will come alive with the spirit of Christmas on Sunday 11 December 2022, with the free Coolangatta Christmas Carols.
Presented by Division 14 Cr Gail O’Neill, attendees will be able to sing along to their favourite carols, enjoy spectacular festive performances, and settle in for a magical night under the Southern Gold Coast stars. Santa will be making an appearance by plane with plenty of entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
The Coolangatta Christmas Markets and food trucks will be open from 4pm (Qld time), with the stage show starting at 5.30pm, and the event finishing with a fantastic festive fireworks display.
Youn can find more information here.
Coomera Carols
Who’s excited for the most magical time of the year? On Saturday 17 December be prepared to sing your heart out at the Carols in Coomera! Kicking off at 4.30pm, bring the whole family along to the Coomera Sports Park to enjoy all the Christmas classics, as well as a festive kids show for the little elves in your life.
Devour your favourites from the delicious food trucks and let’s not forget the big man himself, Santa, who is extra excited for the short trip: from the North Pole to the Northern Gold Coast!
This FREE, family friendly event is presented by City of Gold Coast.
Getting there: Jump on jp.translink.com.au to plan your journey on public transport or make your journey active and walk, ride, scoot or skate to the event. There’ll be free limited parking at Coomera Indoor Sports Centre carpark, 35 Beattie Road, Coomera.
For more information search Carols in Coomera on Facebook or visit here.
Surfers Paradise Beach Carols
Carols on the Beach returns to the sands of Surfers Paradise on Sunday 18th December, set to make it rein-deer with all things festive and fun! Starting at 6pm, there’s a singalong with all the Christmas carol faves, led by a stellar line-up of local talent. Kids, keep your eyes peeled for a special appearance by a very popular man, who wears red and rocks a long white beard. You may have heard of him….wink wink. Then at 8pm, get ready for the night to go out with a bang, quite literally, when an epic fireworks display lights up the sky!
And there you have it, the 2022 round-up of our beautiful destination’s free Christmas carol activities. Whichever one (or ones!) you choose, you’ll feel the festive spirit from your head to your mistle-toe.
Keep your eyes peeled for all the deets here.
When: Various activations Saturday 3rd – Sunday 18th December 2022
Where: Various Gold Coast locations
STORY SPONSORED BY CITY OF GOLD COAST
Words by Bianca Trathen.
It’s that time again Gold Coasters (unsure how but what can you do). Christmas is here or it may as well be, since there are decorations everywhere and you may now pop down to see the big guy for a snap.
That’s right, it’s time to book in your Santa portraits pals and here’s the lineup of where you can do exactly that around the Coast. Hip, hip hooray, after a couple of years of socially distanced snaps, sitting on a stool a little way away from the big man, we’re back to sharing a big chair, the way we all remember it.
Pacific Fair
Visit the brand spankin’ new Santa’s Golden Palace filled with golden treasures for all to enjoy from now until Saturday 24th December. Santa and his elves have been working hard on brand new set this year so you can take a memorable Santa photo. Pacific Fair hosts Santa photos for everyone including pet photos for pictures with your fur babies, and Sensitive Santa, an experience with dimmed lights and no crowds. Plus, every child that visits Santa will receive a special surprise! Book here.
Where: Santa’s Golden Palace, Ground Floor outside Myer, Broadbeach
Stockland Burleigh Heads
Get your portraits taken at Stocklands Burleigh Heads from Saturday 3rd December until Christmas Eve. There’ll be times for Paws & Claus, Sensory Santa and even traditional Santa photos. You can book online here.
Where: Santa’s Beach Shack, outside Aldi, West Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads
Australia Fair
Capture a magical photo moment with Santa every day from Thursday 1st December until Christmas Eve. As a special festive reward, they are offering a *FREE Santa photo when you spend $20 or more at Australia Fair or Metro! Terms and Conditions apply. Plus, every child who visits Santa will receive a free gift! No bookings required.
Where: 42 Marine Parade, Southport
Sanctuary Cove
Mark the annual Christmas tradition with a photo with Santa at Sanctuary Cove. Meet Father Christmas with your little ones (and fur babies too) inside Santa’s igloo and capture the moment to remember for years to come. The Santa photo booth will be open from 10am-3pm on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th December, then 11am-3pm on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December. Pet sessions are available on Sunday from 10am-3pm. No bookings required, but find more information on Santa photos and Sanctuary Cove’s other Christmas activities here.
Where: Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove
Tweed Mall
Visit Santa at Tweed Mall this Christmas and every child will receive a free gift from Santa. Times are 10am-2pm (NSW time) Sunday 4th December to Friday 16th December, then 10am-4pm (NSW time) from Saturday 17th December to Christmas Eve. Pet photos are available on Tuesday 13th and Thrusday 15th December from 3pm-8pm. Sundays are when you can experience ‘Surfy Santa’! For the first time Surfy Santa Photos will be on offer, FREE for the first 30 customers each Sunday. More details here.
Where: Centre Court near Target, Tweed Mall, Cnr Wharf and Bay Streets, Tweed Heads
Gold Coast Santa Beach Photos
Gold Coast Santa Photo Sessions are 5-10 minutes per shoot with Santa, your family and your pets! You will receive 4 high resolution digital images per session. Please read the full terms and conditions before booking. Available on various November dates on Miami Beach. These photo shoots are super popular, with over 75% of spots are already filled. You can book your Santa Beach photo here.
Robina Town Centre
Meet Santa in his magical Enchanted Forest from now until Christmas Eve. There’s also an option for a Sensitive Santa experience in a low-stress, sensory-friendly environment that can be enjoyed by all, without the crowds, queues and noise (from Saturday 12th November) or Pet Photos at The Promenade (Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 5pm-8pm until the 4th December). Visit Santa during November to will receive a BONUS 6”x 8” photo with any package purchase over $49.95! Book here.
Also don’t forget the Awkward Christmas Portraits! Grab your best Christmas sweater, 90s scrunchie or leave it to the team who have a bunch of props on hand. It’ll be the most cringe worthy portrait of the season!
Where: Outside Myer and Kookai, Robina Town Centre, Robina
Paradise Country
Donning his Christmas overalls, boots and hat, Santa will be rockin’ into Paradise Country with his farmyard friends and making spirits bright with daily meet and greets. Get into the Christmas spirit with a jolly visit from 12 – 24 Dec before Santa heads back to the North Pole! Bookings essential.
More details here.
Where: Paradise Country, Production Dr, Oxenford QLD 4210
Dreamworld
Santa has made Dreamworld his Ho-Ho-Home!
Make Christmas memories with $12.95 Santa Photos available at The General Store near Steel Taipan 11am – 1pm every day until Christmas Eve – There’s no need to book!
*Price does not include entry into Dreamworld.
Where: Dreamworld Pkwy, Coomera
It’s almost that time again Gold Coasters and if you’re anything like us, whipping up a Christmas lunch or dinner is the absolute LAST thing you feel like doing after sinking a few (too many) champers and opening all those pressies.
But never fear, we’re here to round up the local faves taking the hard yakka out of the jolliest time of year, so that you enjoy your food coma sans the prep and post feast clean up.
RACV Royal Pines Resort
Set in their beautifully themed ballroom, the stops will be all pulled out here for you and your family. A hearty buffet-style lunch including a 3-hour drinks package is on offer with a dedicated kids zone including, petting zoo, face painting, balloon artist and carnival treats! So the gifts keep on giving here this Christmas. Ticket prices are $269pp.
Book here: Christmas Day Lunch
Where: Ross Street, Benowa
The Langham
First class Christmas festivities await at the Gold Coast’s home of luxe, The Langham, hosting a celebration inspired by its British heritage. Taking place in the Diamond Ballroom, settle into the swing of things with Santa’s arrival and indulge in a buffet feast including seafood and sashimi bars, a carving station, salads, desserts and more. Paired with a premium beverage package, it’s the perfect recipe for a family-friendly Christmas with your little ones. 12pm – 3pm. Tickets are $378.
Book here: The Langham Diamond Ballroom Christmas Lunch
Where: 38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise
Southport Sharks
The Sharks Events Centre is hosting the grandest Christmas lunch of all! Indulge with family & friends in the ultimate seafood buffet for Christmas Day, with all your favourite festive trimmings including prawns, oysters, food stations & sumptuous desserts. With live entertainment and Santa spreading the Christmas cheer with a gift for every child in attendance, there’ll be no better place to enjoy the best holiday of the year than here. Tickets are priced at $169 per adult.
Book here: Christmas Day at Sharks Events Centre
Where: Olsen & Musgrave Avenues, Southport
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Spoilt for choice, you’ll be sure to enjoy the big day at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa! Chapter and Verse will once again host the Feast of Seafood and Sweets. Tickets are $219pp. Or head to Citrique Restaurant as they will be pulling out all the stops this year with an incredible display of the freshest seafood style buffet dining, and 3-hour drinks packages for both their Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Christmas dinner sittings. Lunch will feature live entertainment and activities for the little ones. Tickets for Christmas Eve are $169, Christmas lunch $379pp and dinner $259pp. Looking for more ‘atmosphere’? Opt for the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom lunch for $319pp and includes live cooking stations, a 3-hour premium beverage package with Moet Champagne, live entertainment, face painting and a visit from Santa to keep the kids entertained.
Book here: Christmas Eve Seafood Buffet at Citrique – SOLD OUT
Book here: Christmas Day Festive Feast at Chapter & Verse
Book here: Christmas Lunch Seafood Buffet in the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom – SOLD OUT
Book here: Christmas Day Lunch Seafood Buffet at Citrique – SOLD OUT
Book here: Christmas Day Dinner Seafood Buffet at Citrique – SOLD OUT
Where: 158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise
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Bazaar Marketplace – Christmas Eve Dinner
Spend the night before Christmas surrounded in culinary culture at Bazaar. Crack bon bons with those you love and feast your way through the incredible Marketplace spread, including prawns, oysters and bugs. With all the festive meats and trimmings, a cocktail on arrival and even the famous chocolate fountain, this way you can kick back and enjoy yourself and preserve energy for Chrissie day. 5pm – 10.30pm. Tickets are $149 per adult.
Book here: Christmas Eve Dinner 2022
Yamagen – Christmas Day Lunch
If lunch is more your cup of eggnog, let Yamagen take care of the heavy lifting on Chrissie day. Indulge in a masterclass in Japanese culinary delights with Yamagen’s exquisite 7-course degustation menu featuring a range of seafood dishes with Christmas twists. With each course matched with a beverage, they’ve catered for the naughty and the nice! And psst, there’s a welcome cocktail on arrival and that’s the fruit on the pav for us! 12pm – 4pm. Tickets are $295 per adult.
Book here: Christmas Day Lunch at Yamagen 2022
Bazaar Marketplace – Christmas Night Dinner
Finish off the festivities with a decadent Christmas night feast at Bazaar Marketplace. Eat your way through the Christmas seafood spread, an array of meats, traditional desserts, 2-hour drink package, and a Veuve Clicquot Champagne on arrival. Add live entertainment, a pressie for the kiddos, and even a special visit from Santa and #ChristmasMade. Booking from 5pm. Tickets are $255 per adult.
Book here: Christmas Night Dinner at Bazaar Marketplace 2022
Where: 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Palazzo Versace
If you admire the finer things in life, then don’t let Christmas day slip by unnoticed. Push the boat out and find yourself at one of the Gold Coast’s most luxurious properties and celebrate the day in style. Il Barocco will feature a gourmet Christmas buffet featuring a bountiful array of the freshest seafood, vibrant salads, succulent roast meats, holiday specialties with all the tasty trimmings and decadent sweet treats. All this paired with a three-hour beverage package for the ultimate Christmas Day experience. Santa Claus will also make an appearance including a personalised gift for each child (12 years and under) – how cute?! Tickets are $379 per adult.
Alternatively, experience a truly exclusive Christmas Lunch at the newly reopened Vanitas Restaurant. Enjoy an elegant six-course degustation menu paired with matching wines, champagne upon arrival and live entertainment to spread Christmas cheer. Tickets are $649 per adult.
Book here: Christmas Day Lunch at Il Barocco – SOLD OUT
Book here: Christmas Day Lunch | Vanitas, Palazzo Versace
Where: 94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Hyde Paradiso – SOLD OUT
Indulge this Christmas at Hyde in a seaside soiree, and don’t mind if we do! Tuck into a decadent seafood buffet lunch with a seafood station choccas with oysters, fresh prawns, and more (drool!). Wash it all down with a four-hour drinks package including beer, house wine, soft drink, and juices whilst taking in the unobstructed ocean views, on-fleek décor, tastefully decorated tables (with bon bons!), and feel-good Christmas ambience. 12pm – 4pm. Tickets are $270 per adult.
Book here: Hyde Christmas Lunch
Where: Peppers Soul, Level 2/8 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
Peppers Soul – SOLD OUT
It will no doubt be 145 degrees and 145% humidity outside, so celebrate Christmas day in a winter wonderland at Peppers Soul. The majestic ballroom will transform into the North Pole with more Christmas goodness than you can poke a candy cane at. Enjoy a traditional Christmas buffet with all the trimmings and both hot and cold options, plus a four-hour beverage package with wine, beer, soft drink and juices. Themed tables with Christmas crackers and other festive decorations are the star at the top of the tree. 12pm – 4pm. Tickets are $175 per adult.
Book here: Winter Wonderland Christmas Lunch
Where: 8 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort – SOLD OUT
An indulgent seafood dinner awaits those who choose to dine at Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort’s Cove Cafe. An extensive buffet will feature the finest, seasonal produce and Australian seafood, traditional Christmas roasts, worldly dishes, gourmet salads and desserts with festive flair – because we always have room for dessert! The best thing is, there are three sittings available (6pm, 6.30pm or 7pm), so you won’t need to compromise on that afternoon nap if need be! Tickets at $199pp. Get in quick as two sittings have already sold out.
Book here: Cove Seafood Buffet Dinner 7pm
Where: InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Sanctuary Cove
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast – SOLD OUT
Celebrate Christmas with the entire family and share a traditional Christmas spread, all whilst enjoying views of the ocean and tropical gardens. Bringing everyone together, all courses served family-style to the centre of the table for all to share and enjoy at the Family Style Christmas Day in the Horizons Room. There will even be a visit from Santa. Tickets are $229 per adult. It’s worth noting their Christmas Day Seafood Buffet at Terraces is already sold out.
Book here: Christmas Day Family-Style Feast at Horizons
Where: 71 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Novotel – SOLD OUT
Ho ho hoooo into a magical Christmas lunch in the Novotel Grand Ballroom. Not just any buffet, we’re talking succulent seafood like fresh prawns, oysters and crabs, a variety of delicious hot dishes including Beef Petite Tenders served with wild mushroom sauce and caramelised onion confit, mouth-watering cold dishes like Caramelised Scallops with chorizo drizzle and hot orange oil, and decadent desserts like Passion Fruit Pavlova Roulade. Special shout-out to the Chef’s signature sushi station, plus beer, wine and sparkling are also included. 12pm – 3pm. Tickets are $235 per adult.
Book here: Novotel Surfers Paradise Christmas Lunch
Where: Corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Hanlan Street, Surfers Paradise
Words by Bianca Trathen.
STORY SPONSORED BY GOLD COAST TICKETS.
