It looks like Christmas here at Rocks Resort in Currumbin Beach. We have the decorations ready, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you to our haven in one of the Gold Coast’s most scenic suburbs. Spend the holidays here in Currumbin Beach and get ready to have a good time.
And while you’re in the area, check out the different holiday happenings in our little slice of paradise. We have something for you – whether you’re looking for family-friendly concerts or volunteer opportunities that let you spread holiday cheer. We’ll also give you a list of restaurants where you can feast on tasty food. Let’s begin!
Things to Do and Places to See in Currumbin Beach this Holiday Season
Currumbin Community Christmas Carols 2023
Are you staying in Currumbin Beach and looking for Christmas festivities to join? Check out the Currumbin Community Christmas Carols. This event, which will happen on the 20th of December, is created for the entire family to enjoy. It will start at 4:30 pm with Christmas-themed crafts and an inflatable slide for the kids to enjoy.
Next, watch some flower sticks and plate spinning performances. The Christmas show will commence at 5:30 pm with songs, dances, and other performances by local artists. Hear classic Christmas carols and newer songs with the kids as you watch the sunset. It will be a music-filled night, which will be capped off with the arrival of the jolly man, Santa Claus!
Don’t worry about getting hungry while watching the shows. Food trucks are ready to serve delicious food and beverages you and your family will enjoy. Wait until the end to watch the dazzling laser light show.
This free event will happen at Galleon Park.
Currumbin Community Markets
If going to community markets and checking out produce is your idea of therapy, then dive into it at the Currumbin Community Markets. This event, every Thursday, features fresh produce, food, and beverages for you and your family to enjoy.
Check out the stalls and purchase flowers to decorate your Currumbin Beach accommodation. Or visit any booth to order a glass of smoothie and some brunch. As you take in the scenery, feel free to lay a blanket on the freshly mown grass.
Find the Currumbin Community Markets at the grounds of 164 Duringan St. opposite the Currumbin RSL. Learn about this event here.
Christmas Feast at Currumbin RSL
Since we’re already in the area, head to the Currumbin RSL to have a Christmas Feast with the entire family. This feast, which runs from 11th to 24th December, will feature a delicious 2-course menu for lunch and dinner. Feast on tasty roast turkey breast and glazed ham to feel the spirit of Christmas. Balance it with some roasted vegetables slathered in sumptuous gravy and cranberry jus. Cap it all off with pudding with brandy custard.
Currumbin RSL requires customers to book their tables beforehand. Visit this page to taste Currumbin Beach’s finest fare this Christmas.
Watch a Christmas show at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Experience a fun Christmas with the kids at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary with Blinky Bill’s Christmas Wish Show. This entertaining show will feature the Sanctuary’s resident mascots, Blinky and Nutsy. This Christmas-themed show runs twice daily (10:15 am and 12:30 pm) until 24th December. After each show, there will be photo sessions with mascots, plus special dino baby guests.
Find the show at the Sanctuary’s Q10 area. Learn more about this event here and download the Sanctuary’s map here.
Do some good this Christmas.
Spread kindness and generosity by volunteering in any of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Save Wildlife Christmas Programs!
If you have a knack for gift wrapping, check out the Sanctuary’s Volunteer to Wrap for Wildlife fundraiser at the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Wrap gifts as best as you can and raise funds to save the various wildlife in the care of Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.
You can also buy the Sanctuary’s special Christmas hamper, starting at $89. Buy it for yourself and savour the tastiest treats local manufacturers can offer. Or you can purchase it as a Christmas gift to friends and family.
Love koalas and passionate about saving them and their habitat? Then, buy a Christmas tree for these adorable little critters. Buy one eucalyptus tree for just $10, and the Sanctuary will plant it in your honour. You can produce as many as 250 eucalyptus trees for $2,000 or donate $1,000, and you’ll get to name a row of trees.
You can also check the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and Conservation Wish List and purchase items to donate. Or you can donate cash to allow Sanctuary staff to purchase the equipment and supplies the facility needs themselves. Learn more about these events and donation drives here.
Celebrate Christmas Eve at any Currumbin restaurant.
Are you looking for more restaurants where you can celebrate Christmas Eve? Here’s a short list to satisfy your craving for great food.
Tommy’s Italian
Savour the taste of Italy at Tommy’s Italian. Watch the sun glinting off the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean as you wait for your dinner of king prawns or rainbow trout. Cap it off with a refreshing glass of margarita or Negroni.
Make a reservation at Tommy’s Italian here.
Bridges MD Belgian Dining
You’ve tasted French cuisine, and you love authentic Italian. There are a few Chinese and Indian restaurants here and there on the Gold Coast. But have you ever encountered and tasted Belgian cuisine? If you’re staying in Currumbin this Christmas, taste the flavours of Belgium at the Bridge MD.
Order some tasty mussels slathered in rich and flavourful sauces. Order the house’s boulet à la liégeoise or a vegetarian lasagne for an extraordinary Christmas feast. Finish the meal with Belgian chocolate mousse and fresh affogato with chocolate truffle.
Learn more about Bridges MD and book a table here.
Where to Watch Fireworks Displays in Currumbin and Beyond
Want to see some fireworks to welcome the new year with a bang? Head to neighbouring Broadbeach, Coolangatta, and Surfers Paradise to watch Queensland’s dazzling fireworks displays up close. Learn more about the Gold Coast New Year Fireworks Displays here.
Stay at Rocks Resort for a Jolly Holiday in Currumbin Beach
Here at Rocks Resort, we strive to make every stay memorable. From our luxurious rooms to world-class facilities, we’ll ensure you have a good time in Currumbin Beach. Our spacious and luxurious one-bedroom apartment is perfect for couples spending the holidays together.
Are you spending Christmas and New Year in Currumbin with the entire family? Check out our two-bedroom or three-bedroom apartments instead. All Currumbin Beach apartments have a fully equipped kitchen and modern yet tasteful decor.
Want to dip in the waters off Currumbin Alley first thing in the morning? Just cross the street, and you’re already at the beach. Your luxury Currumbin hotel also has a swimming pool on-site for when you want more privacy or when the weather’s too chilly for a dip in the ocean. Plus, connect to our free Wi-Fi to get in touch with friends and family at home and abroad.
So, what are you waiting for? Book your deluxe Currumbin accommodation today.