What's On & Things To Do in December on the Gold Coast

December 2011 Events on the Gold Coast 

December is the first month of Queensland's hot summer. Queensland does not use daylight saving (summertime) but New South Wales does so there is a one-hour time difference between Tweed Heads (NSW) and Coolangatta (Qld). School holiday dates also vary between the states - both dates are included below.

Year 10 and 12 students have finished school for the year, other students begin summer holidays in mid-December. December's events are mainly Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Because Christmas Day is on a weekend this year, the following Monday and Tuesday will be public holidays, making it a 4 day weekend.

• 3 December (Saturday) 2011 - International Day of People with Disability - Aims to promote an understanding of people with a disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being.
   
• 5 December (Monday) 2011 - International Volunteer Day is celebrated on December 5th each year to thank volunteers for their efforts and increase public awareness on their contribution to society
   
• 9 December (Friday) 2011 - Last day of School Year for Brisbane and Qld schools (see AU school holidays)
  
 
• 10 December (Saturday) 2011 - International Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10th December each year.
   
• 16 December (Friday) 2011 - End of NSW School Term 4 and 2011 School Year (Australian school holiday dates)
   
• 25 December (Sunday) 2011 - Christmas Day - Public Holiday. (See AU school and public holiday dates.)
   
• 26 December (Monday) 2011 - Boxing Day & Public Holiday for Christmas Day. (See AU school and public holiday dates.)
   
• 27 December (Tuesday) 2011 - Public Holiday for  Boxing Day. (See AU school and public holiday dates.)
   
• 31 December (Saturday) 2011 - New Years Eve
   
• You'll find more events on BCL Forums > Brisbane & Queensland > December - The forum is also where you post your events. These listings are for all of Queensland - event organisers are encouraged to include "Gold Coast" in the title.  The latest postings include...
   
  

• Check our listing of Clubs and Interest Groups on the Gold Coast
   
• You'll find markets, meetings and other regular events on BCL Forums >  Brisbane & Queensland > Regular Events in Brisbane and Queensland - Add your events now. Gold Coast event organisers are encouraged to include "Gold Coast" in the titles of their posts.

• Schoolies Week - An annual celebration for high school leavers in Australia.
   
• International Day of People with Disability - Aims to promote an understanding of people with a disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being.
   
• International Volunteer Day
   
• International Human Rights Day
   
• Gold Coast Writers' Association Monthly Meeting
   
• Christmas in Tamborine Village
   
• Gold Coast Chess Festival - (See BCL shopping for chess sets and board games.)

 

December 2011 Short Courses on the Gold Coast 

Courses on these pages were available at time of listing. Please check dates carefully when booking or buying vouchers. Add your course - request a listing if you are listed on RedBalloon, GoDo, or FreemanX. 

• Super Kids Surf Lesson w World Champ Cheyne Horan (CHSS104 book online with GoDo)
  Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland
  Surfers Paradise
  Get your child up and riding the waves with World Champion & Master Coach Cheyne Horan in Surfers Paradise. Surfers is a great place to learn how to surf with Cheyne Horan School Of Surf, Australias No.1 Surf School. After school classes and holiday camps are also available for bookings now. see more details and select your date to book online...

• Surfing Lesson For Two (WALK100 book online with GoDo)
  Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Queensland
  This activity takes place on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
  Try your hand at surfing the waves on the beautiful southern end of the Gold Coast. Under expert tuition you will be given step-by-step guidance and encouragement to enjoy riding your first wave. Renowned for safe and reliable conditions, it's the perfect spot for beginners. see more details and select your date to book online...

• Surfers Paradise Beginners Surf Lesson (SGWF100 book online with GoDo)
  Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland
  We hold our surf lessons less than 10 minutes north of Surfers Paradise.
  STAND UP ON YOUR FIRST LESSON OR YOUR MONEY BACK! We offer the most experienced and qualified coaches, the best location, a guarantee to stand up on your first lesson and complimentary transport from your accommodation, making Get Wet the most professional surf school on the Gold Coast. see more details and select your date to book online...

• Intermediate Surf Class w World Champ Cheyne Horan (CHSS101 book online with GoDo)
  Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland
  Surfers Paradise
  Join our intermediate surf class, where we will teach you those manoeuvres you've always dreamed of doing! We have been teaching how to surf for over 35 years World Champion Cheyne Horan has developed all that you need to learn to help you surf much better. Have A Good Surf ! see more details and select your date to book online...

• See January events on the Gold Coast
  

More What's on at the Gold Coast

• What's on at the Gold Coast in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December  
   
• Short Courses on the Gold Coast
   
• BCL Event Forums - post your event on the forums in the appropriate month and it will be automatically included in the list above. 
   
• Tours in and around the Gold Coast
• Year Round Attractions  
• Historical Sites 
• Theatres and Cinemas on the Gold Coast
• Music Festivals around Australia, including the Gold Coast
• Galleries
• Gold Coast City Council Event Guide
• Gold Coast Arts Centre
• Parklands Showgrounds includes list of events

  What's on in Australia and New Zealand

• Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in December. See Adelaide attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, historical sites, exhibitions & galleries, music festivals, theatres and Tours.
   
• Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in December. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
   
• Sunshine Coast Queensland events, public and school holidays in December. See Sunshine Coast short courses, tours, theatres and cinemas
   
• Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in December. See Canberra attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in December. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in December. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in December.  See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in December. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in December. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in December. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.

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