| Over the years the Schoolies celebrations have become a huge drawcard for the Gold Coast, with school leavers from all around the country coming to the region to get together with friends, have lots of fun and just generally let their hair down after a long, hard year of studying. Schoolies on the Gold Coast offers year 12 students a unique experience where they can party up a storm or simply soak up the sun, sand and surf of the beautiful beach at Surfers Paradise. Due to the fact that the Surfers Paradise Schoolies is so popular with kids from all over the country you should book your hotel, motel or serviced apartment accommodation early, regardless of whether you plan to stay at a 5 star resort or a budget backpacker hostel. |
SCHOOLIES DATES
After year 12 exams - Mid December |
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SCHOOLIES COST
Some Events that are held during Schoolies week are FREE and other Events have varying prices. |
SCHOOLIES VENUES
There are lots of venues that hold events for Schoolies and the majority of them are located around Surfers Paradise |
HOW TO GET THERE
The great thing about the schoolies celebrations in Surfers Paradise is that the majority of the events and action happen in and around the central part of the region, ie: Cavill Avenue, the Esplanade and the Surfers Paradise beach. Therefore if you are lucky enough to get hotel or apartment accommodation within walking distance of Surfers Paradise then you can simply walk to these events. Otherwise you can either catch any one of the regular local bus services to Surfers Paradise or drive your own car if you have one with you. |
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Recommended Surfers Paradise Schoolies Accommodation |
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The Islander Resort Hotel is located in the heart of Surfers Paradise and provides affordable accommodation for the budget conscious traveller. The Islander Resort Hotel is ideally positioned just one block from Cavill Avenue and within easy walking distance of the beach, restaurants, shopping and nightlife. The Islander offers full resort facilities with the choice of fully serviced hotel rooms or one bedroom apartments with full kitchen facilities. |
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School leavers from all over the country will be able to make the most of the affordable 1 & 2 bedroom fully self contained serviced apartments that the Silverton Holiday Resort in Surfers Paradise has to offer. Staying at the Silverton Apartments you can enjoy an afternoon BBQ, swim in a heated swimming pool or sit back and watch the sun set over the Gold Coast. The Silverton Apartments is perfectly located only 800 metres from Cavill Avenue, which is the centre of all the action in Surfers Paradise. |
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With a wide range of budget backpacker hostel accommodation as well as private hotel rooms the Aquarius Gold Coast is the ideal place to stay if you want to be near to Surfers Paradise but not spend a fortune. Staying on the Gold Coast you will discover all year round sun, fun, parties and excitement in one of the world's greatest tourist capitals. The Aquarius Gold Coast offers you outstanding value for your hard earned dollars with clean, modern, safe and friendly accommodation. |
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One of the best things about the Portobello Resort Apartments is its ideal location in the heart of Broadbeach on the beautiful and world famous Gold Coast. This property is perfect for schoolies groups because it offers great value for money rates and a full range of facilities that includes a heated pool, soothing spa, barbecue facilities and much more. These Broadbeach resort apartments are great for holidays on the Gold Coast because they are just a short walk away from shopping, enterainment and Surfers Paradise. |
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Anacapri Apartments offer a perfect retreat for holidays and short term stays with a wide selection of one, two and three bedroom apartments which have sensational panoramic views of the surrounding area. The Anacapri Apartments are supremely located in Surfers Paradise, only a short walk away from great beaches and the heart of Surfers Paradise with its irresistible dining, shopping and many night time entertainment options for people of all ages. |
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