SeaFire is a unique fireworks event and is billed as the largest annual public event of the calendar, with 3 different fireworks production companies competing to be the 2018 champions. Combine this with the Beachfront Markets and other Gold Coast activities and attractions and you have a great day or evening out down the coast.
Photo courtesy of Surfers Paradise Community
Fireworks, they are everywhere and a great spectacle for the whole family. SeaFire takes this up a notch by bringing together 3 of the world's leading fireworks production companies to compete for the championship.
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The fireworks start at 7 pm and with 3 different firework performances, it should go on for at least an hour. You will want to get there early to find a good spot, though you should be able to find a spot easily enough along Surfers Paradise Beach.
Photo courtesy of Surfers Paradise Community
I highly recommend bringing a picnic blanket or beach towel to sit on while waiting and watching. The beach venue for fireworks means that there is less standing around waiting and more relaxing by the beach. But rug up as the weather is likely to turn cooler after sunset.
Other things to do on an afternoon or evening at Surfers Paradise
Local Gold Coast people can enjoy the event as an evening out, but anyone tempted to come from further afield will be looking to make a day of it. These include
Getting there
Driving is an option, but I would recommend pre-booking your car park before you go, especially if you are arriving just before the event. Public transportation is a better option with the train from Brisbane, the G:link tram from Helensvale through to Broadbeach and a bus from Nerang Station. You can choose to drive and park where you can catch a bus or the tram to Surfers Paradise, taking the hassle out of parking on an event day.
