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Top Things To Do in Gold Coast This Festive Season

 With stunning vistas, beautiful beaches and great weather, the Gold Coast already has a lot going for it but at this time of year, it really comes alive just that little bit more with a wide variety of Christmas events. Whilst enjoying a weekend getaway, or longer stay, you can get in the festive mood with a list of some of the top things to do on the Gold Coast this Christmas.


A Christmas Carol 2021

Enjoy a retelling of Charles Dicken’s classic Christmas tale with a difference – this is a one-man show! Enjoy Will Bligh’s acting talent as he shifts from character to character using lights, sound, and a chair as his cast.

An enjoyable and unforgettable experience, but book your tickets fast. With only three performances in December tickets will sell fast. Get your tickets here.


Movie World White Christmas

If you are visiting Gold Coast with your family this summer, a trip to one of Gold Coast’s theme parks is probably already on your radar. Gold Coast’s theme parks attract visitors from all over Australia, but Movie World steps up at Christmas. Bring the family down and enjoy lights, Christmas movies & street performers as Main Street is transformed into a Christmas wonderland.

Learn more about what’s on and get your tickets here.


Gold Coast Christmas Markets

Gold Coast has a variety of Christmas markets occurring throughout December, but you’ll want to make sure you visit Christmas Galore and Christmas Every Day.

Both purpose-built Christmas wonderlands, you will find these two stores stocked to the rafters with Christmas decorations, gifts, trinkets, lights & more. Stock up on all your Christmas needs or just buy something to mark the occasion.


Christmas in Surfers Paradise

Christmas and surfing probably isn’t something you would generally put together however, the Gold Coast’s leading tourist attraction offers a few things to do this festive season from the Christmas lights at Cavill Mall, to Santa and his surfboard-pulling kangaroos to Surfer’s Paradise transforming into a sunny Christmas venue for all the family. Christmas Carols also join in the fun on the 22nd of December with Carols on the Beach, kicking off at 6:30 – 8:00pm.

The Gold Coast is a family favourite in summer, so whether you are coming from out-of-state for a getaway or whether you are just looking for something special to do this Christmas, Meriton Suites has a variety of accommodation available in the Gold Coast.


To find out more, check availability, and book online, check out our range of hotels in Gold Coast here.

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