* 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)
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  • 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...
     

 

* 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

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Note: Queensland maintains Eastern Standard Time all year round. New South Wales uses Daylight Saving (Summertime)

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