Locals and visitors can celebrate New Year’s Eve with a bang at three locations across the Sunshine Coast, with family friendly timings and the return of the midnight fireworks display.

Sunshine Coast Council is re-introducing its midnight fireworks display in Mooloolaba, alongside other traditional events.

Council is supporting four fireworks displays at three locations – Coolum at 8.30pm, Caloundra at 9.30pm and Mooloolaba at 8.30pm and midnight.

The early fireworks in Caloundra and Coolum will be part of family-friendly celebrations.

In Mooloolaba, the two displays will be fired from an offshore barge and will be visible from multiple viewing points, from Maroochydore Beach to the top of Alexandra Headland to Point Cartwright.

Getting to Mooloolaba

Leave the car at home and arrive via bus or with pedal power. Council’s BikePark is available at Mooloolaba Esplanade opposite Meta Street.

Like a supervised bike rack, simply ride your scooter or pushbike, leave it with the ThinkChange team and collect it when you’re ready to leave.

Translink is adding increased services, so take advantage of 50c fares and plan your journey using the Translink Journey Planner. The 600 and 620 services will operate every 15 minutes from 6pm to 1.30am.

Coolum

Coolum Lions are adding to the firework excitement with a great family friendly event from 5–9pm.  Expect roving performers, food trucks, light entertainment and an 8.30pm fireworks display.

Caloundra

The Food Truck Association 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.

Safety

All Sunshine Coast NYE events are glass and alcohol free.