The front entrance to the entertainment precinct for schoolies 2025 Surfers Paradise

Schoolies 2025 – Surfers Paradise — The First Two Days of the Celebration

The sun set on the Gold Coast on and the whole foreshore was buzzing with the kind of energy that only 2 days of school‑leavers can create. With the official Schoolies Hub going off and a week of non‑stop music still to go, beach parties and late‑night club crawls, the last two days felt like the perfect Party to an unforgettable rite of passage.

Friday night – the “big night” at the Hub
The Schoolies Hub stayed open until the early hours, offering a fenced, alcohol‑free zone that kept the party safe and the vibes high. Live DJ sets and a handful of local bands kept the crowd dancing on the sand, while volunteers from Red Frogs handed out pancakes and safe‑ride vouchers. For anyone who wanted a taste of the “real” night‑life, the Wicked Nightlife Tour was already in full swing, whisking groups of 18‑plus schoolies from one glitter‑strip club to the next. With a professional MC, bar vouchers and private security, the tour gave the feeling of a rock‑star night out without the hassle ¹.

Saturday – a day of sunshine and epic experiences
The morning after the big night, the beach was a sea of colourful wristbands, sunscreen and the occasional “hang‑over selfie”. The Schoolies Hub reopened at 10 am, this time with a relaxed vibe: beach games, a pop‑up coffee cart and a quieter DJ lounge for those who needed a slower start.

Around midday, the action shifted to the iconic Nation Festival at The Spit, Main Beach. This all‑age event packed the shoreline with thousands of graduates, a massive stage, and a stacked DJ lineup that kept the energy soaring well into the afternoon ². For the thrill‑seekers, the Dreamworld Day Out was still in full swing – a full‑park pass that let schoolies ride the Giant Drop and Tiger Island without missing a beat ².

Sunday
Queensland Schoolies kicked off with a Pool Party at Hilton Surfers Paradise. The resort’s pool deck turned into a summer oasis, complete with inflatable flamingos, a DJ spinning beach‑side mixes and a lunch buffet. It was the perfect mix of chill and celebration, giving everyone a chance to soak up the sun one last time before heading home ².

As the sun dipped below the horizon on Sunday night, the Schoolies Hub hosted a another beach party. A fireworks display lit up the sky, and the crowd sang along to classic “school‑leaver” anthems.

What made the last two days special?

• Safety first: The Safer Schoolies Hub and Red Frogs volunteers ensured a secure environment, with free wristbands and on‑site medical support ³.
• All‑age fun: From the Nation Festival to the pool party, events were open to 17‑ and 18‑year‑olds alike, keeping the crew together ².
• Memorable moments: Whether it was dancing under the stars, conquering Dreamworld’s biggest rides, or simply sharing a laugh on the beach, the final days captured the essence of Schoolies – freedom, friendship and a dash of nostalgia.
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   School leaver for 2026 start planning now – the Gold Coast’s next Schoolies is already shaping up for 2026, and you’ll want a front‑row spot on that beach. Until then, keep the memories alive, and maybe start a “Schoolies 2025” photo album – you’ll thank yourself later.

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Repco Supercars

Get ready to feel the thunder! The most spectacular event on the Supercars calendar, the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, is back from October 24–26, 2025, transforming the streets of Surfers Paradise into a concrete canyon of high-octane racing and non-stop entertainment.

It’s more than just a race; it's a beachside festival where the worlds of sun, surf, and Supercars collide.

Cavill Avenue is a street and a pedestrian mall in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is in the heart of the Surfers Paradise shopping and entertainment district. It was named in honour of the man credited as the founder of Surfers Paradise, James Cavill, known as Jim Cavill

Between the Surfers Paradise Beach and Orchid Avenue, Cavill Avenue is a pedestrian mall. The Centro Surfers Paradise is a major shopping centre on pedestrian section of Cavill Avenue. The Circle on Cavill is the second shopping centre on the street, located at the western end of the road, near the Gold Coast Highway.

Located near the intersection of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Avenue is the G:link Cavill Avenue Station. The G:link is the Gold Coast's new light rail system connecting Broadbeach with Helensvale via Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Southport, Gold Coast University Hospital and Parkwood

Events

• Saturday 16 December – Festive Christmas Stilt Walker and Scare Hoax Xmas Tree
• Sunday 17 December – Juggling Liam and Roving Acrobatic Elves
• Saturday 23 December – Scare Hoax Xmas Tree and Present Skater
• Sunday 24 December – Santa Claus on Christmas Eve

Join in the festivities at Christmas at Cavill. For more information, visit cavilllane.com.au/whats-on

The Soul is a 243 m tall skyscraper and the second tallest skyscraper on the Gold Coast behind Q1. The building is situated on the Esplanade just to the north of Cavill Avenue. At the river end of the street are the two towers of Circle on Cavill.

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Surfers Paradise Boulevard 2023

Surfers Paradise Boulevard is a street on the Gold Coast, Queensland in Australia.

Goldies on Surfers Paradise Boulevard

It is in the heart of the suburb of Surfers Paradise and is home to many retail shops and eateries. 

Cavill Tram Station Surfers Paradise Boulevard The G:link traverses the length of the road with multiple stations to serve the area around the road. It is the divide between the more family-friendly areas of Surfers Paradise to the east, which encompasses Time Zone, Adrenalin Park and Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum, amongst other attractions; and the nightclubs and adult entertainment which tends to be concentrated in the area to the west. Tourist Supplies

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Cavill Avenue is a street and a pedestrian mall in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is in the heart of the Surfers Paradise shopping and entertainment district. It was named in honour of the man credited as the founder of Surfers Paradise, James Cavill, known as Jim Cavill. 

Between the Surfers Paradise Beach and Orchid Avenue, Cavill Avenue is a pedestrian mall. The Paradise Centre is a major shopping centre on the pedestrian section of Cavill Avenue. The Circle on Cavill is the second shopping centre on the street, located at the western end of the road, near the Gold Coast Highway.

Located near the intersection of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Avenue is the G:link Cavill Avenue tram Station. Wikipedia

Address: Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

AEC Voting Centre, Surfers Paradise Polling Booth

Address: 3142 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise Queensland Australia 4217

• This polling place has unimpeded, step-free access to the building.
• The building entrance is on the same level as the travel path from the street.
• The path of travel to the building is level, firm, and obstacle free.
• The voting/activity area is on the same level as the entrance.
• There is unimpeded, step-free access from the building entrance to the voting/activity area

• AEC Polling Centre Wide shot from Cavil Tram Station, One Minute walk from Station  500 early voting centres are in operation across Australia during a two-week early voting period that started last Monday. The Australian Electoral Commission is urging voters to plan their vote with Electoral Commissioner, outlining the range of COVID-19 safety measures in place. “Australian elections are in-person events – once every three years the country comes together in a transparent and secure environment to have their say AEC Website Candidates House of Representatives candidates QLD Moncrieff, Please go to AEC Website for Candidates 1. Angie BELL Liberal National Party of Queensland 2. Leeanne SCHULTZ Pauline Hanson's One Nation 3. James TAYLER Australian Federation Party 7. Diane DEMETRE Liberal Democratic Party 9. Diane Olga HAPP United Australia Party It's outrageous that people can Vote without ID,