FULL LIST: Where to find all Queensland’s best NYE fireworks displays to ring in 2023

Queenslanders are in for a treat this New Year’s Eve with firework shows to suit all ages across the state. See where and when to find all the major events in our mega-guide!

Queensland families planning on ringing in the New Year with a bang are spoiled for choice when it comes to firework displays.

Whether it’s fireworks over the beach or the Brisbane river, or perhaps an earlier display for younger kids there is something for everyone across the Sunshine State this New Year’s Eve.

A standout display is sure to be the Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Eve fireworks in Brisbane’s Southbank parklands.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the theme for this year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks was “Celebrate the bloom of Brisbane.”

Skylighter Fireworks production manager, Dale Norris said a mammoth effort had gone into this year’s display at Southbank as well as 34 other shows from Townsville to Coolangatta

“Our display at Southbank parklands includes two 10 minutes displays, one at 8.30pm and one at midnight,” Mr Norris said.

Bridget Cook from Hendra and Genevieve Dunks from Indooroopilly are ready for New Year's Eve at The Emporium, South Bank. Picture: Richard Walker

“They will feature aquatic effects launched from three barges in the Brisbane river, new products such as the rainbow comets and aquatic multi-shot affects that launch into the river before bursting back out.”

Mr Norris said there will be a number of nods to Queensland culture with a purple tribute to jacarandas and a playlist featuring local musicians.

Emporium Hotel South Bank’s general manager, Julie Manega said the hotel is expecting a large crowd this New Year’s Eve following years of Covid restrictions, expecting 800kg of prawns and 5000 bottles of champagne to be consumed.

“Brisbane likes to celebrate New Year's Eve and with unsurpassed views of South Bank, the City and Brisbane River, Emporium Hotel South Bank is one of the hottest tickets in town as locals and visitors enjoy great food, drinks and service to ring in the New Year,” Ms Manega said.

Travel will be free on-board all South East Queensland bus, train, ferry and tram services from 8pm New Years Even until 5.30am on New Year’s Day.

Police have encouraged Queenslanders to prepare their travel arrangements in advance and be patient when moving through large crowds gathering in areas such as Southbank.

While extra resources have been designated to monitor key spots in the city, New Year’s Eve is still expected to be much busier than previous years.

CHECK THE LIST BELOW TO FIND THE PERFECT FIREWORK DISPLAY

An image submitted for last years Leichhardt calendar by Andy Rigby of New Year's Eve Fireworks at Palm Cove. Picture: Andy Rigby

7pm

Redcliffe Jetty, Redcliffe

Lake Boondooma Camp-Rec, Okeden

7.15pm

3 Alabaster Drive, Carrara

7.30pm

North Kirra Surf Life Saving Club, Bilinga

Fitzroy Pony Club, North Rockhampton

7.45pm

Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane

8pm

155 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

Broadwater Parklands, Broadwater

105 Quay St, Bulimba

Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park, Mingoola

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

32 Woogaroo St, Goodna

PCYC, Gununa

Welr School Oval, Kirwin

94 SeaWorld Drive, Main Beach

1505 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach

Racecourse Lane, Taroom

The Strand, Townsville

Wharf St, Port Douglas

8:15pm

Queens Park, Toowoomba

8:30pm

Whitsunday Sailing Club, Airlie Beach

Riverside Centre, Brisbane

South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

144 George Street, Brisbane City

David Low Way, Coolum Beach

76-84 Waterway Dr, Coomera

Walker Rd, Edmonton

Catseye Beach, Hamilton Island

Torquay Pier, Hervey Bay

Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove

7 Quay Line, Pelican Waters

Tom Steele Oval, Tin Can Bay

88 Leichhardt Hwy, Wowan

Wharf St, Port Douglas

Rock Wall, Point Cartwright Beach, Mooloolaba

Esplanade, Cairns City

9pm

Redcliffe Jetty, Redcliffe

Daydream Island, Airlie Beach

1390 Creek Rd, Carina

Coomera scout Group, Coomera

24 Gaskell St, Eight Mile Plains

AFL Oval, Ipswich

David Low Way, Maroochydore

46 Arladne St, Maryborough

Noosaville Jetty, Noosaville

73 Frizzo Rd, Palmview

The Esplanade, Paradise Point

Wide Bay Esplanade, Rainbow Beach

Robina Town Centre, Robina

South Ripley Iron Bark Park, South Ripley

Southport Sharks, Southport

Springfield Central Sporting Complex, Springfield Central

City Gold Club, Toowoomba

270 Ocean Drive, Twin Waters

11 Bunker Rd, Victoria Point

Warwick Showgrounds, Warwick

Gribble Point Jetty, Yarrabah

Coolangatta Surf Club, Coolangatta

Hayman Island

Sutton St, Menzies

9.15pm

50 Graham Rd, Carseldine

9.30pm

Tivoli Drive-in, Chuwar

Esplanade, Kings Beach

10pm

Northerlies Bar and Grill, Airlie Beach

Queens Gardens, Brisbane

Collinsville Showgrounds, Collinsville

2 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads

2 Parkyn Court, Tewantin

Midnight

On water display, Airlie Beach

Northerlies Bar and Grill, Airlie Beach

Daydream Island, Airlie Beach

Bowen jetty, Bowen

154 Barrett St, Bracken Ridge

Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane

Riverside Centre, Brisbane

South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

The Star Casino, Broadbeach

155 Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach

105 Quay St, Bulimba

76-84 Waterway Dr, Coomera

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

32 Woogaroo St, Goodna

Sports ground, Gununa

The Marina, Hamilton Island

Qualia, Hamilton Island

Rockwall, Nelly Bay Marina, Magnetic Island

SeaWorld Dr, Main Beach

74 SeaWorld Dr, Main Beach

94 SeaWorld Dr, Main Beach

Mission Street, Mission Beach

Fitzroy Pony Club, North Rockhampton

Roma Showgrounds, Roma

Broadwater Parklands, Southport

Southport Sharks, Southport

Racecourse Lane, Taroom

The Regatta, Toowong

City Golf Club, Toowoomba

The Strand, Townsville

Warwick Showgrounds, Warwick

New Year’s Day

6pm

South Pine Rd, Eatons Hill

The Gabba, Wooloongabba

8pm and 9:45pm

Charlton Speedway, Charlton

Originally published as FULL LIST: Where to find all Queensland’s best NYE fireworks displays to ring in 2023