Howard Smith Wharves
Walk-in space is available at Felons Brewing Co., Felons Barrel Hall, Main Lawn and the River Garden on a first-come basis. Bookings are also available. The venues are fully licensed.
Riverside Centre
Riverside Plaza can accommodate up to 1000 people on a first-come basis. No alcohol is permitted, but is for sale at restaurants for those with a booking.
South Bank
Over 90,000 revellers are expected at South Bank where, in addition to the fireworks, drone displays will take place at 9pm and 11pm.
The top viewing locations at South Bank include the Clem Jones Promenade, the Cultural Forecourt, Riverside Green and River Quay.
South Bank will be fenced off, with access at 13 entry points. Streets Beach and other water zones close at 5pm on December 31.
Banned items include alcohol, liquids apart from water in sealed bottles, pets, drones, scooters, bikes, tents, weapons, flags and laser pointers.
By entering, you consent to bag inspections and random metal detection inspections.
If travelling to South Bank, be aware of major road closures affecting Little Stanley Street, Russell Street, Grey Street, Tribune Street, Ernest Street and Sidon Street. The underground South Bank car park will be available for pre-booked parking only (book before December 31) and entry and exit times will be limited. Extra trains, buses and ferries are provided and free, but check the Translink website before you go.
Be advised that attendees at Riverfire fireworks in the CBD in September reported crowd crushes and long delays to public transport.
Elsewhere
Other vantage points for the Lord Mayor’s Fireworks include Kangaroo Point Cliffs and Captain Burke Park in Kangaroo Point (be early); Wilson’s Outlook Reserve Park in New Farm; and Dock Street (near the Maritime Museum) in South Brisbane.
Because Brisbane is hilly, you can also get a good view a fair way out of town. Try the Camp Hill Bowls Club in Seven Hills; Highgate Hill Park near the 1960 apartment block Torbreck; Eildon Hill Reservoir in Wilston; and the Mount Coot-tha Lookout.
Crowds gather to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks along the Brisbane River.Credit: William Davis
OTHER FIREWORKS – GREATER BRISBANE
Aspley Hornets, Aspley, 8pm
There are food trucks, face painting, balloon twisting, bars and other rides to amuse the kids until the big bangs at 8pm.
50 Graham Road, Carseldine, 4.30-8pm.
Bribie Island New Years Eve Carnival, fireworks time TBC
Rotary Club of Bribie Island is again organising a New Year’s Eve event at Bongaree, with food vendors, market stalls, side show alley and fireworks after sunset.
Brennan Park, Bongaree, 4-9pm.
Bulimba Golf Club, 8pm
There are food trucks, inflatables, a children’s foam party and a children’s disco. Bookings are essential and tickets are $25-30 kids, $55-60 adults, with family passes available.
105 Quay St, Bulimba, 3pm-late.
Carina Leagues Club New Years Eve Party, 9.30pm & 12am
The Glitterati Band plays four sets covering the ’70s till now, and Disco Steve keeps the party going till 2am. Two fireworks displays will take place on the oval, and the club’s supervised play area for kids, Playland, will be open late, with face painters and balloon artists on duty.
1390 Creek Road, Carina, 8pm-2.30am (bookings essential).
The Glen Hotel, Eight Mile Plains, 9pm
One of Brisbane’s best family pubs is pulling out the stops on December 31 with live band The Wayward Gentlemen from 5pm, DJ from 9pm, fireworks at 9pm, full menu till 9pm and pizza and chips till 11pm. Book ahead for a table.
Cnr Logan Rd & Gaskell St, Eight Mile Plains, till 4am (children must leave by 10pm).
Manly Harbour, 9.30pm & 12am
This evening of outdoor movies includes two fireworks displays, live music and food trucks.
Little Bayside Park, 450 Esplanade, Manly, 7pm-12.15am.
Pacific Golf Club, Carindale, 8pm
The golf club will have live music, a face painter, kitchen open till 9pm and fireworks at 8.
440 Pine Mountain Road, Carindale, 5-10pm (bookings essential).
Victoria Point Lakeside, 9pm
Expect entertainment from Polynesian dancers and Rockabilly act The Blue Cats as well as food trucks, market stalls and kids’ activities. The fireworks are at 9pm.
11 Bunker Road, Victoria Point, 5-9.30pm.
SUNSHINE COAST
Caloundra NYE 2025, 9.30pm
Enjoy rides, stilt walkers, jugglers, face painting and food trucks before settling in for an outdoor movie at 6.30pm. Fireworks commence at 9.30. No glass or alcohol allowed.
Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Caloundra, 4-9.45pm.
Coolum, 8.30pm
Tickle Park by the Surf Club will have performers, food trucks, entertainment, and fireworks at 8.30pm. No glass or alcohol allowed.
Tickle Park, David Low Way, Coolum Beach, 5-9pm.
Gympie NYE
Indie music great Darren Hanlon and Shelley Short are performing at this event along with other Sunshine Coast acts. There’s a teacup ride, face painting, a glow-in-the-dark wishing wall, and fireworks after the sun sets.
Nelson Reserve, Gympie, 4-9pm.
Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba, 8.30pm & 12am
Because of the construction works along Mooloolaba Esplanade the fireworks will be fired from an offshore barge in front of the HMAS Brisbane Lookout. Expect roving performers at the Lookout, Northern Parklands and along Beach Terrace. No glass or alcohol.
Mooloolaba Esplanade, 5pm-12.15am.
GOLD COAST
Broadbeach, 8pm & 12am
Have dinner at one of Broadbeach’s top-notch restaurants near Kurrawa Pratten Park, then watch the fireworks.
Pratten Park, Broadbeach, 8pm-12.15am.
New Year’s Eve in Coomera, 8pm
Coomera Sports Park hosts a celebration with DJ, food trucks, kids’ activities and 8pm fireworks.
35 Beatie Road, Coomera, 6-8.15pm.
Coolangatta Beach, 9pm & 12am
BYO rug and snacks, or get a meal along Marine Parade, before heading to the water.
Kirra Groyne, Opposite 50 Marine Parade, Coolangatta, 9pm-12.15am.
Miami Twilight NYE, 8pm
Thorn Park will have market stalls, trackless train, DJs, bubble zone, craft, face painting and food trucks, with fireworks at 8pm.
Thorn Park, Marine Parade, Miami, 4-8.15pm.
Paradise Point Parklands, Paradise Point, 9pm
This evening of family fun on the northern Gold Coast includes dancing Chinese lions, pop tribute acts Made in the 80’s and the Sensational 70’s, face painting, a sausage sizzle, and fireworks at 9.
Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point, 5-9pm.
North Kirra New Year’s Eve, 7.30pm
Bring your own picnic rug, but you can buy food, drinks and glowsticks on site. There’ll be a jumping castle and face painting too.
North Kirra Beach, 4-8pm.
New Year’s Eve by the Sea at Broadwater Parklands, Southport, 8pm
At this alcohol-free event kids can enjoy bubble play, face painting and crafts while there are two live bands, food trucks and door prizes.
The Great Lawn, Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport, 4-8.15pm.
New Year’s Eve in Surfers Paradise, 8pm & 12am
The Surfers Paradise New Year’s Eve Fireworks display is one of the largest in Queensland. Get down early to reserve your place along the Foreshore.
Surfers Paradise Foreshore, 8pm-12.15am.
New Year’s Eve by the Lake, 8.30pm
Head to Varsity Promenade with a picnic blanket for food trucks, live shows, kids’ activities and fireworks over Lake Orr at 8.30pm.
Waterfront Stage, Varsity Promenade, Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes, 5.30-8.30pm.
IPSWICH & WEST
Club Parkview, Goodna, 9pm
Don’t forget your spurs: it’s a Cowboy Countdown NYE Party with face painting and balloon twisting from 5.30pm, fire twirling from 6.30pm, live music from 8.30pm, fireworks at 9pm and cash door prizes. Restaurant bookings available.
32 Woogaroo Street, Goodna, 6pm-late.
Ipswich Central Fireworks, 9pm
The best public viewing locations are Bill Paterson Oval, Ipswich Netball Courts and Oval C and D at Limestone Park.
Limestone Park, 42 Chermside Road, Ipswich, 9pm.
Providence Twilight Picnic in the Park, South Ripley, 9pm
Providence has a DJ, food trucks, face painting and inflatable fun as well as a view of the 9pm Ripley fireworks display.
22 Harmony Crescent, South Ripley, 6-9.15pm.
Springfield Central Fireworks, 9pm
The best viewing sites are Ovals C, D, E, F, G and H.
Springfield Central Sports Complex, Sportstar Drive, Springfield Central, 9pm.
Toowoomba New Year’s Eve Celebrations, 8pm
Party like it’s 1976 and come in fancy dress as ABBA. The Garden City’s display has food stalls and some serious thrill rides as well as pyrotechnics.
Queens Park Botanic Gardens, 43 Lindsay St, East Toowoomba, 4-8.15pm.
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