The skies above the Gold Coast will come alive over three days from Friday 18- Sunday 20 August with three days of thrilling air action.
The Pacific Airshow® is a family-friendly event bringing awe-inspiring feats of aviation, breathtaking air feats, entertainment, art, technology and more.
But like any good event, getting to the action needs some preplanning.
First you need your tickets which can be purchased here: https://tickets.pacificairshowaus.com/event/pacific-airshow-goldcoast-friday?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-fqcnaDTgAMVExGDAx1IGQ–EAAYAiAAEgIIifD_BwE.
Best parking
Then you need Care Park to take the planning out of your parking needs with the closest car park to the air action located at Piazza on the Boulevard – https://www.carepark.com.au/find-a-care-park/5-view-avenue-surfers-paradise/ a very short walk away from the thrills and spills of the air action.
Attendees to the Pacific Airshow will witness the thunderous rumbling of jets defying gravity, creating an adrenaline rush and jaw-dropping spectacle.
What does the three-day lifestyle festival offer:
– epic entertainment and hospitality program
– A-lister parties and exclusive VIP meet and greet events
– foodies can savour the experience over fine wine and gourmet cuisine
– a flotilla of spectator boats to take in the view offshore.
More information to help you make the most of the event
Daily gate opening times
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 18-20 August: 9am
Aerial activity times
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 18-20 August: 10.30am – 3pm.
Event precinct
The event precinct is clearly identifiable by signage and fencing. The event precinct will run from the southern end of Eileen Peters Park through to Elkhorn Avenue in the north.
Road and traffic changes
There will be changes until Friday 25 August. The Esplanade is closed in both directions from the Hanlan St roundabout through to the Peppers Soul roundabout. Clearly signed diversions will be in place. Access to apartments in this area will remain open at all times.
The Southbound lane of the Esplanade will also be closed from Hanlan St to Clifford St. Local access to apartments in this area will be maintained at all times.
On the event days of Friday 18 August to Sunday 20 August, the Esplanade will be closed in both directions from the Soul roundabout through to Clifford Street.
There is local access only from View Avenue – Peppers Soul roundabout
To allow for safe pedestrian egress, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) will restrict vehicle movement approximately 2:30pm – 3:30pm in the following streets:
- Laycock Ave
- Trickett St
- Hanlan St
- Cavill Ave
- Elkhorn Ave (between Orchid Ave and the Esplanade)
- Surfers Paradise Blvd (southbound between Elkhorn Ave and Clifford Avenue)
- Beach Road
Pedestrian and beach access
Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained along the Esplanade until 25 August with clear signage in place to identify any changes.
The pedestrian path will be detoured to the closed road at times to ensure a designated pedestrian and bike pathway.
The access to Surfers Paradise beach during the event construction phase will be maintained and clearly signed.
Pedestrian and beach access on event days Friday 18 August – Sunday 20 August
Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained along the outside of the event precinct via the closed road.
On event days, beach access within the event precinct will be restricted to those with tickets. The beach will be accessible via Trickett Street in the south and Elkhorn Avenue to the north.
Access to water
Access to water will be prohibited at these times:
Thursday – Sunday 17-20 August from 10am – 4pm
In general, the details are:
- South – From 1st Avenue Broadbeach
- North – Narrowneck (lining up with the Macintosh Island Bridge)
- East – Approximately 1,100m from the shoreline
Swimming in waist level water is allowed along the shoreline.
Boats can anchor outside the ocean exclusion zone and view the show.
Buoys will mark the restricted area.
Maritime Services Queensland has issued notices to mariners.