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Gold Coast Events January 2012Australian Gold Coast Events January 2012  National Finals Rodeo
As well as being HOT! Gold Coast in January is the place to be for Summer Fun and Family Holidays.
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There's certainly plenty of events, school holiday activities, festivals and even a couple of public holidays during January. The month starts with New Year celebrations continue on and on! In 2012 New Years Day falls on a Sunday which means we have an extended celebration with New Years Day holiday falling on Monday 2 January 2012. Many people extend their holidays to cover this first week of January, which means that this week is especially busy in the tourist spots. The Boxing Day sales have given way to the January Sales, which makes the shopping centres quite busy too, and great if you are looking for a bargain! Later in the month we celebrate Chinese New Year and then on Thursday 26 January we have our Australia Day Celebrations. During January there are many fun events suitable for all members of the family, because it is out peak summer holiday time with many children on summer break until later in the month. It is the height of summer in Gold Coast Australia. Expect the January weather to be very warm with high humidity days, summer storms and balmy nights. This is a time when Australia is on holiday. You definitely need to plan ahead during this month and book accommodation and tours early to ensure you get the best selection. How to use this page? Scroll down to see the main events, Australia Day events, Summer school holiday activities and Gold Coast Market Dates for January in date order and any additional community and other events added by event owners are in section toward the end of the page. You can also use the search bar in the top of the page or at the bottom to locate an event or date. I use the date format d month year eg. 7 February 2012. Where an event is over several days I only include the start and end date. Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken to provide correct information, the information about Gold Coast events, festivals, shows and other activities shown on this and other pages within this website is a guide only.
Dates are subject to change without notice.
Please check with individual event organisers before planning your trip around these dates.
Events in Gold Coast January 2012SummaFieldDayze Gold CoastMonday 2 January 2012 You can hear it from other side of the Broadwater - not good enough quality to enjoy the music though! It's a HUGE party, but not one for the faint hearted. It is highly recommended that you catch public transport to this event. Shuttles running from Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise and Helensvale Train Station. 2012 Brisbane International Tennis ChampionshipsSunday 1 to Sunday 8 January 2012 This is a full on tennis international event. I have put this here because previously the Australian Womens Hardcourt Championships were held at Royal Pines in the Gold Coast. With the building of the new State Tennis Centre these championships have been merged with the men's as a lead up meet to the Australian Open. If you are planning on visiting the new tennis center is close to the Tennyson Railway station and is approximately 10kms south of the center of Brisbane, near Yeerongpilly. More information at www.brisbaneinternational.com.auReturn to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Annual Burleigh Boardriders Single Fin Classic & FestivalFriday 6 January 2012 to Sunday 8 January 2012 15th Annual Burleigh Boardriders Single Fin Classic and Festival. Main festival runs from Saturday to Sunday - there is a special lunch on the Friday. Running at Burleigh Heads and presented by Billabong Surf. www.burleighboardriders.com Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 2012 Magic Millions Horse Sales and CarnivalWednesday 11 to Tuesday 17 January 2012 (Main Events)Gold Coast Race Course, Bundall Carnival and horse sales. 2012 BMW Magic Millions Race Day Saturday 14 January 2012. Yearling sales on 11 to 15 January and on 17 January whilst the 2012 Racehorse Sale is on 17 January 2012. More information at www.magicmillions.com.au O'Reillys Annual Wildlife WeekSunday 13 January 2013 to Saturday 20 January 2013 At O’Reillys Annual Wildlife week there is a week of trapping, sneaking up on and learning about all types of wildlife in the local area. O'Reillys is in the Gold Coast Hinterland. More information at www.oreillys.com.au/eco-activities/discovery-events Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Gatorade Triathlon Series Race 4 Sunday 15 January 2012 Gatorade Triathlon Series Race 4 at Corner Robina Parkway & Boowaggan Rd, Gold Coast. Check-ins and race info on day before. Event starts from 6.45am through to 7.30am with presentations around 10.30am. 3 differnets Triathlon course lengths including a Kool Kids triathlon. More information www.usmevents.com.au Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Gold Coast Food and Wine Show Friday 20 January 2012 to Sunday 22 January 2012 Gold Coast Food and Wine Show 10am to 6pm daily at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach. Kids under 14 free. If you love food and cooking.. This is the place to be. More information at www.foodandwineexpo.com.au Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Big Day Out Gold CoastSunday 22 January 2012 Big Day Out 2012 Gold Coast line up is too huge for me to list here, and this year even I know some of the names - Kanye West, SoundGarden, My Chemical Romance and Kimbra to name a few! Various transport options including chartered buses from Roma St Station in Brisbane. Closest places to stay for this event include Southport, Labrador or Runaway Bay. You can buy tickets from Ticketmaster or through the Big Day Out website: www.bigdayout.com/tickets/gold-coast-outlets/ Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Australia Day 2012 Gold CoastThursday 26 January 2012 More information about Australia Day Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Chinese New Year 2012Monday 23 January 20122012 Chinese New Year officially brings in the Year of The Black Water Dragon. Since I am a dragon, I feel like it will be an awesome year! 2012 Chinese New Year Celebrations In Surfers ParadiseSaturday 28 January 2012 2012 Chinese New Year Celebrations at Movie WorldMonday 23 January 2012 to Monday 30 January 2012 A week of celebration in the form of Bugs Bunny the Rabbit saying bye to the Year of the Rabbit and the new Chineese Year of the Dragon is welcomed! Don't forget to check out the latest deals on Gold Coast theme park passes... 2012 Chinese New Year Celebrations in BrisbaneSince Gold Coast doesn't really have a Chinatown, you will find that the biggest and best celebrations for Chinese New Year means that Brisbane is the place to be! Lots going on around Chinatown Mall in The Valley in Brisbane. From Friday 20 January through to Sunday 22 January 2012. Friday night from 6pm to 10pm enjoy dining, fire crackers and China Lion Dances and other entertainment in this celebration of thankgiving to close off 2011 The Year of the Rabbit. Saturday 6pm to 10pm more entertainment, food and music to warm you up for the new year. Sunday 12noon to 5pm officially welcoming in the 2012 Year of the Dragon. More information from www.valleychinesenewyear.com.au/Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Gold Coast Events January School Holiday ActivitiesSchool Holiday FunDuring the summer holidays (December and January) there are various free or low cost activities put on by the local council, libraries and parks. Some of the activities are family based whilst others are aimed at either the 12 and Unders, or the 13 to 18 year olds. Activities include: Movies Under the StarsMovies in the Park are show in various places around the Gold Coast in some of our fabulous parks. These are free events and are suitable for the family with the movies usually rated G or PG. Get there early for a great viewing spot and don't forget your picnic rug or chair. Date: Saturday 7 January 2012 Date: Friday 13 January 2012 at 7pm Date: Friday 13 January 2012 Date: Saturday 14 January 2012 at 7pm Date: Saturday 21 January 2012 Date: Saturday 28 January 2012 Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Free Music Events in the ParkFree music events in the parks around the Gold Coast are put on for locals and visitors. Take a picnic, rug or chair and enjoy music in natural surroundings. Date: Sunday 8 January 2012 Date: Sunday 22 January 2012 Date: Sunday 29 January 2012 Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Gold Coast Events January School Holiday ProgramAs part of the Gold Coast Holiday Program events for children and young people there are various activities both free and low cost. Activities are separated into two age groups. Those for up to 12 years and those for 12 to 18 years. This is where you will find lots of things to do with young children and teenagers on the Gold Coast over the summer holidays! You'll find more details of the excellent selection of free and low cost events run around the Gold Coast on the Gold Coast City Council website these include the VIBE events. An example is the types of events you will find includes 2012 Crazy Critters Fun Day! Sunday 22 January head on down to Harley Park, Labrador for fun, animals and more. Check out the fun from 10am to 2pm. Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Gold Coast Market Dates for January 2012Note: 5 January 2012: These are the dates we EXPECT these markets to run, based on their normal schedules. From time to time these dates change, and where possible I will try to update.
Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets Sunday 1 January 2012 Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets 8am to 2.30pm weather permitting usually 1st and 3rd Sundays in the month . In Kurrawa Park on the beachfront opposite the Oasis Shopping Centre. Surfers Paradise Beachfont Markets Wednesday 4 January 2012 Wednesday Night Surfers Paradise Beachfont Markets at The Esplanade Surfers Paradise 5.30pm to 10.30pm. May be cancelled due to weather conditions, please check. www.surfersparadisealliance.com.au Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Surfers Paradise Beachfont Markets Friday 6 January 2012 Friday Night Surfers Paradise Beachfont Markets at The Esplanade Surfers Paradise 5.30pm to 10.30pm. May be cancelled due to weather conditions, please check. www.surfersparadisealliance.com.au Carrara Markets Weekend Markets Saturday 7 January 2012 to Sunday 8 January 2012 Carrara Markets Weekend Markets - every weekend 7am to 4pm including variety, fun stuff, food and more Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Southport Sharks Farmers Markets Saturday 7 January 2012 Southport Sharks Farmers Markets Every Saturday 6am to 11am. Farmers produce and local gourmet foods.www.southportsharks.com.au Coolangatta Art and Craft Markets Sunday 8 January 2012 Coolangatta Art and Craft Markets 8am to 2.30pm weather permitting 2nd Sunday in the Month except in 5 Sunday month when it may run on the 4th Sunday as well. Marine Parade, on the beach front, opposite the Showcase Shopping Centre. www.artandcraft.com.au Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Beechmont Country Markets Sunday 15 January 2012 Beechmont Country Markets are on 3rd Sunday of month at Beechmont in Gold Coast hinterland. From 8am to 12 noon there is music, food, arts and crafts and more. www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au Paradise Point Art and Craft Markets Sunday 22 January 2012 Paradise Point Art and Craft Market 4th Sunday of month. Esplanade at Paradise Point. Arts, crafts and food. Return to top Gold Coast events January 2012 Burleigh Art and Craft Markets Sunday 29 January 2012 Burleigh Art and Craft Markets 8am to 2.30pm weather permitting on last Sunday in Month. In the park off The Esplanade at Burleigh between 1st and 3rd Avenues. www.artandcraft.com.au Discover more about travel to Gold Coast in January
Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken to provide correct information, the information about Gold Coast events, festivals, shows and other activities shown on this and other pages within this website is a guide only.
Dates are subject to change without notice.
Please check with individual event organisers before planning your trip around these dates.
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