The Aussie World Christmas Spectacular is a one-night Christmas event at the Palmview theme park on Saturday 12 December, with rides running after dark. Gates open at 5 pm and the rides run from 5.30 pm to 9 pm.
The organiser lists Santa photos, character appearances, festive entertainment and Christmas activities throughout the park. Tickets start from $35 and are for this date only.
The organiser also encourages guests to dress in Christmas colours, and mentions festive photo opportunities.
Dates and times
- Date: Saturday 12 December 2026 only.
- Gates open: 5 pm.
- Rides: 5.30 pm to 9 pm.
- Gates close: 9.30 pm.
Tickets for the Aussie World Christmas Spectacular
Tickets are from $35 and are bought online through the organiser’s “Buy tickets” link. The event page does not list the other ticket types or say which rides are included in the price, so check the ticket page before you buy.
Tickets are valid for 12 December only. They cannot be cancelled, refunded or moved to another date for any reason, including weather. You can gift or transfer a ticket to someone else as long as it is scanned only once on entry. If Aussie World cancels the event, ticket holders will be contacted about next steps.
What’s on
The organiser lists:
- Rides into the night
- Santa photos
- Character appearances
- Christmas activities and entertainment throughout the park
- Photo opportunities
The page does not say which rides will run or name the performers.
Planning your visit
- Go early: gates open at 5 pm, half an hour before the rides start at 5.30 pm, so you can settle in and line up for Santa photos.
- Dress up: the organiser encourages Christmas colours.
- Ride times are fixed: rides stop at 9 pm, and the gates close at 9.30 pm.
- Accessibility: the park links Access and Inclusion information from the event page, and Visit Sunshine Coast says disabled access is available, so contact the park on (07) 5494 5444 or [email protected] for details.
- Tickets: they are for 12 December only, so check the weather and your plans before you book.
Getting there and parking
Aussie World is at 1 Downunder Drive, Palmview, about 80 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD. Translink bus route 615 runs between Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Sippy Downs, Aussie World and Landsborough Station, so you can train to Landsborough and take the bus. Check evening times on the Translink journey planner.
Queensland.com lists car parking at the park. Aussie World’s event and getting-here pages do not give parking costs or event-night arrangements, so call the park on (07) 5494 5444 if you need to know before you leave.
Nearby
- Carols on Kings, Caloundra – another free Christmas night on the Sunshine Coast.
- Things to do on the Sunshine Coast
- More theme parks
- More events on What’s on
Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.
Quick answers
When is the Aussie World Christmas Spectacular?
Saturday 12 December 2026. Gates open at 5 pm, rides run from 5.30 pm to 9 pm and the gates close at 9.30 pm.
How much are tickets?
From $35, bought online. The event page does not list other ticket types.
Can I get a refund if it rains?
No. Tickets cannot be cancelled, refunded or moved to another date for any reason, including weather.
Where is Aussie World?
1 Downunder Drive, Palmview, about 80 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD.
Is Santa there?
Yes, Santa photos and character appearances are listed.
0 Comments