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So you’ve been volun-told to organise the office Christmas party this year and—eek. I mean, no pressure… except from literally everyone, from your office bestie to your boss’ boss. Chances are you’re scratching your head for ideas and already dreading the whole ordeal—but worry not, we’ve got you covered.
From indoor adult play zones to deluxe dining experiences, our picks for hosting THE best party in town will ensure your team are throwing you high fives long after the night is over (and that you stay on the boss' nice list). We’ve rounded up 19 of the best Gold Coast Christmas party venues and out-of-the-box activities for your upcoming silly season shindig.
The Best Christmas Party Venues At A Glance
Christmas Party Activities
Topgolf
Cnr. Roadshow Way and Entertainment Drive, Oxenford QLD 4210
If your team loves a good office rivalry, or you’re in search of an icebreaker to warm the crowd, consider a Gold Coast Christmas party at Movie World’s iconic golfing spot, Topgolf. This multi-level entertainment destination is a high-tech golf driving range with a rooftop bar, beers, cocktails, share-style eats and plenty of laughs guaranteed.
Topgolf is conveniently located in Oxenford, so if you work on the north end of town it's a cheap Uber ride home after a few celebratory bevvies. Toggolf makes party-planning stress-free with plenty of corporate, party event and even Christmas party packages—you're sure to find a great package to suit your Christmas party needs.
Holey Moley
Cnr of, 3197 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Level 1 Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Holey Moley is the cult-like mini golf chain that’s taken the country by storm—and for good reason. This 18-hole crazy AF mini golf course in Surfers Paradise’s Circle on Cavill precinct is far from your standard mini golf experience. Specialising in all things wacky and nostalgic, your party guests will still be talking about this in the office long after Santa is gone. Along with the putt putt, they’ve got a disco bowling alley, karaoke, escape rooms and a cocktail bar, so there are plenty of options to hit up post-golf session.
Their various Christmas party packages make your job super easy. Mini golf, finger food, beverage packages—you name it and they’ve got it covered. There’s a reason Holey Moley is known as the creator of Australia’s best mini golf courses, par none. Check out their 2025 Christmas party packages here.
Kiff & Culture Tours
Various
If staying at one venue all night sounds dull, and you've got 45 or less people to plan for, Kiff & Culture's Food & Drink Tours are one hell of a good time. They'll pick up your whole team in a bus (size depending on your group) and drive you around for the afternoon, stopping off to eat and drink at some of the Gold Coast's top culinary institutions. We're talking sipping botanical-infused gins at Granddad Jack's Distillery, Moreton Bay bug rolls at Rick Shores and exploring hinterland wineries on Tamborine Mountain.
Check out their range of pre-planned tours to choose from, or if you want to create your own personalised experience from scratch you can also curate a bespoke Christmas party experience with customised offerings to suit your tastes. Check out their full range of options here.
Playzone
41 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Who said you had to outgrow indoor play centres? Playzone is the Gold Coast’s only adult activity complex and they are so ready to make your Christmas party an absolute blast. Think giant ball pit, dunk tank, arcade games, a bucking bull and UV blacklight pickleball—it's the perfect way to escape the regular nine-to-five grind and reconnect with your inner-child. Playzone can host groups of up to 600 people, so whatever size business you’re working with, they’ve got you covered. See their full list of function offerings here.
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Christmas Party Venues
The Tropic
3b/43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Our list of the coolest Gold Coast Christmas party venues would never be complete without mentioning The Tropic. It’s the prime spot for silly season celebrations with sweeping ocean front vistas, a sublime Mediterranean-inspired menu, slurp-worthy cocktails and uninterrupted sunset views—next year’s party planner will have big shoes to fill after the killer party you’ll throw here.
With facilities ready to host groups from 60 all the way up to 900 people, it’s the perfect fit for any medium to large group. Celebrate the festive season with The Tropic’s all-inclusive lunch and dinner Christmas packages to wine and dine with family, friends or work colleagues. Whether you're looking for a daytime event or a night to remember, you can’t go wrong with this slice of Burleigh Heads heaven.
Cora at The Beach Hotel Broadbeach
50 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Broadbeach’s favourite fine dining restaurant doesn’t just look good, it packs a punch in the event space too. Take your pick between the Clubhouse and Courtyard which accommodates up to 120 guests, or exclusive restaurant usage with capacity for 350 people. Cora’s team pride themselves on ensuring “every detail is taken care of” for any and all events, meaning you’ll be hands-off and actually be able to enjoy the party too—it doesn’t get much better than that.
There's no doubt Cora offers the perfect locale for your upcoming Christmas party and with a fantastic central Broadbeach location, there are plenty of post-party options to hit up.
Lucia Tapas
1/445 Golden Four Dr, Tugun QLD 4224
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Lucia Tapas is Tugun's stunning Spanish beer garden, paying homage to the dreamy tones of northern Spain and seamlessly blending refined European-style aesthetics with just a hint of Gold Coast flair. So yes, it's breathtakingly beautiful.
If your team are less of the all-night rager types and basking in the sunshine and throwing back sangrias sounds more like their vibes, then look no further than Lucia Tapas for your Christmas party destination. The breezy, relaxed venue boasts three different venue packages, ranging from 80 people in the indoor dining room all the way to 230 people with exclusive venue hire. They offer a variety of seated and cocktail-style menus—enquire with the team here for further function information.
The Island
3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Whether it's an intimate gathering of ten, or an extravagant, larger affair, it's hard to find a cooler venue for a relaxed yet refined party than The Island. There are six different venue options available for corporate events: The Island Penthouse, which has three purpose-built event spaces within, the slick The Island Glasshouse, The Island Pool Deck with room for 120 standing, boutique cocktail bar Duke's Parlour, or the massive outdoor deck at The Island Rooftop (hello, summer breezes) or the energetic bar and bistro, Goldie's.
With retro vibes and friendly service from start to finish, you'll be guaranteed a top night. Even better, The Island are event specialists and are experts in all things corporate, private events, residential events, conferences and weddings, so you know you're in safe hands.
The Yot Club
Mariners Cove, Shop 20, 60 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217
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Summer wouldn’t be complete without a watery adventure or two, so why not make this year’s Gold Coast Christmas party one to remember. The YOT Club is without a doubt the ultimate celebration venue—it’s essentially a giant floating oasis that takes luxury to the next level. With nine different yachts in their flotilla, The YOT Club has the capacity to host groups of anywhere from eight to 400 people. A couple of our faves include The YOT Blue, an 80ft super yacht that exudes luxury and fits up to 58 guests, while the YOT 75 is the pinnacle of yacht entertainment and is licensed for 68 guests across two glammed-up levels.
If you only want to book out a part of The YOT Club, there are also plenty of VIP booths you can book and specific Christmas party packages that’ll have you covered for food, drinks and music. If you’re looking to seriously impress, The YOT Club is a Christmas party venue like no other.
Mr P.P's
43 Nerang St, Southport QLD 4215
Housing some of the most diverse event spaces on the Gold Coast, Mr PPs has no shortage of venue options. Whether you want to host an intimate gathering in the deli, spill out onto the front deck or take full advantage of the impressive rooftop with fantastic views of the Southport skyline.
Treat your guests to pizzas, pastas, house-made arancini and cocktails galore. Located right on the tramline, Mr PPs is well worth considering for your Christmas party—contact the team for their functions packages.
Pink Flamingo Gold Coast
Corner of 88 Surf Parade &, Victoria Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218
A self-confessed ‘adult’s only plush playground,’ The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub is home to a sexy stage show that’s a captivating blend of cabaret, burlesque and acrobatics. Located in the heart of Broadbeach, this lavishly pink Art Deco theatre is complete with booth seating, multiple bars, energetic staff and jaw-dropping entertainment.
The venue has four different gorgeous venue offerings, with capacities ranging all the way from 23 people to 600 people. You can book out an area of The Pink Flamingo and settle your group in for a dazzling show with all the trimmings. It's undoubtedly one of the Gold Coast's most memorable Christmas party venues.
Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery
45 Lemana Ln, Miami QLD 4220
Granddad Jack’s is the Coast’s only dedicated whiskey and gin distillery—and she’s a beauty. With up-cycled materials throughout giving a raw and gritty rustic feel, a raised roof, distillery production on full show at the rear and a private bar for you and your colleagues, this is one intriguing venue that’s certain to see the RSVPs come flooding in. Who doesn’t love a good family-owned distillery?
You can book in for a make-your-own gin night, where you and your colleagues will be guided through the process of distilling and will be treated with dinner, drinks and a tour. Or, just keep it simple and enjoy an hour-long distillery tour with plenty of samples along the way. Check out all of their different event offerings here. If you’re on the hunt for one of the most unique Christmas party venues on the Gold Coast, you’ve found it at Granddad Jack's.
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami QLD 4220
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Home to two unique spaces which simply ooze character and spice, Miami Marketta has your next office Christmas party on the Gold Coast covered—with a banging selection of musical acts and food vendors to bring the experience to life. Offering a fully stocked range of cocktails, craft beers and wine bars, Marketta’s experienced event planners are raring to go and want to help with your next big silly season blow out.
You can book out the gorgeous Gin Parlour, which has capacity for 70 to 120 guests, or for a more intimate affair book Mona Lisa's Lair which is a beautiful champagne bar with capacity for 30 to 60 guests. You’ll be the favourite team member of 2025 for organising this Christmas party. Find the perfect space to suit your Christmas party here.
Justin Lane
1708-1710 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
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You're spoiled for choice at Justin Lane, with venue options stretching down their vintage arcade, inside to the pasta bar, upstairs to the balcony and across to their rooftop bar space. Believe it or not, that’s not all: Burleigh’s favourite pizzeria also boasts an entire function room dedicated to catering for your next event—download their functions and events information here.
Rows of stone top tables and bench seating fill the open-air space, acting as the canvas for your epic Christmas party. A banquet of bites, wood-fired pizzas and colourful cocktails cater for any occasion and, we’re warning you now, you’ll definitely have leftovers. Pricing and availability is available here.
Bonita Bonita
2460 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
When cocktails are a high priority on your Christmas party agenda, you can’t pass up an intimate night at Mermaid Beach's hole-in-the-wall swillery—Bonita Bonita. Packed to the rafters with drool-worthy tacos and 100 tequilas and mezcals, this dimly-lit space holds 30 seated or 50 standing and is ideal for a private hire with a private bar, room to dance and plenty of tables to relax at. Your boozy Gold Coast office Christmas party will be seriously pumping at Bonita Bonita. Find out more and download their function pack here.
The Collective
1128 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach QLD 4221
If you're all about celebrating 2025 in the sunshine with a drink in hand, then take the team to The Collective this year. With their bright, colourful vibes and five different restaurants under one roof, this is hands down one of the Gold Coast’s best Christmas party venues. With an almost too generous arrangement of global nibbles, the hardest choice you'll have to make is which of their venue spaces to host your Christmas party in.
Take your pick from The Rooftop, The Courtyard, The Atrium, The Garden or pull out all the stops and rent out the full venue. You bring the crowd, they’ll cover the rest with their event packages, with options for beverage-only, canape and set banquet menus. Contact the team here.
Balter Brewery
14 Traders Way, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223
Love beer and looking for a ridiculously cool venue for your Christmas party on the Gold Coast? Balter Brewing, the recently renovated Currumbin drinking hole exudes charm and buckets full of charisma. Balter features high ceilings and exposed brick backdrops, a stunning beer garden, pumping tunes and delicious food truck noms, making this one of the best event spaces on the Gold Coast.
If your work pals are fans of a few frosties, all you need to do is choose between the upper mezzanine, beer garden or full venue hire—see their event and function setup here. Turn your next Christmas party into a long boozy afternoon that no one is likely to forget (or is that remember?).
Coolangatta Sands Hotel
1 Griffith St, Coolangatta QLD 4225
Being one of the most iconic venues on the Southern Gold Coast, of course we had to include The Sands at the Coolangatta Sands Hotel in our roundup of the coolest Christmas party venues. The venue has two stunning function rooms on offer and can host up to 200 people. Christmas 2025 is all wrapped up at Coolangatta Sands, so enquire about your next function here.
Fleays
Gold Coast Wedding Venue & Events Centre, Loman Lane, Burleigh Heads
It doesn’t get much more deluxe than Fleays in the David Fleay Wildlife Park. Managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the venue flaunts specialist, on-site catering with the rainforest as your backdrop. Recently renovated, the space offers elegance and a natural beauty that your co-workers will never stop raving about—oh, and did we mention that they’ve got everything covered from food to entertainment? You're guaranteed a stress free experience with Fleays, and that's a testament to their expertise and professionalism, not just the tropical zen. Enquire about your upcoming Christmas party and download their Christmas Party info pack here.
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