The Gold Coast is the biggest and best destination if you're looking to party at Schoolies, and booking with Schoolies.com means you unlock access to purchase a range of optional 18+ and under 18 party passes designed to give you the ULTIMATE Schoolies experience 😆.
Keep scrolling to check out all the action from Schoolies 2025.
The Nation Festival will be the biggest event of your Schoolies — there's no doubt about it. Trust us when we say this is one you won't want to miss. Attended by thousands and brought to life by an epic DJ lineup, the vibes are guaranteed to be high 🔥. This is an ALL-AGE event, meaning all graduates are welcome to attend. If you’re 18+, don’t forget your legal photo ID so you can access the licensed bar.
The event takes place at The Spit, Main Beach and features a range of rides, activities and non-stop fun 🙌.
VIP Upgrade: Take your festival experience to the next level with a VIP Upgrade. 👑 VIP benefits include express festival entry line, access to the festival VIP area with private toilets, FREE rides and attractions, and meet and greets. A limited release of VIP upgrades have been released for 2026 — log in and add one to your booking if you want to party like an MVP. 😎
Schoolies Nation Festival tickets are limited and are included in the optional Week 1 Essentials/Elite Pass, which is exclusive for Schoolies.com accommodation customers to purchase.
VIP Upgrades are NOT included in your Schoolies Essentials/Elite Pass. If you would like to upgrade you must login to add this to your booking.
Book
What better way to kick off your Schoolies than at the Official Launch Party? Held at Cali Beach Club, the ultimate Schoolies venue, where we take over the entire place to start the week off with a bang 🎉. Cali Beach was made for celebrating: kick back in a cabana, hit the dance floor 💃, take a dip in the resort-style pools, or grab something to eat or drink from their amazing menu 🍔. There’s something for everyone – no matter how you like to party.
The Official Launch Party is an ALL-AGES event, meaning graduates of all ages get to party together.
18+? Don’t forget your legal photo ID to access the licensed bar.
Official Launch Party tickets are limited and are included in the optional Week 1 Elite Pass & Week 2 Essential/Elite Pass.
Please note that Schoolies Party Passes are exclusive for Schoolies.com accommodation customers to purchase.
Book your Schoolies now to secure your ticket to the Official Launch Party.
Book
Dreamworld Day Out, where thousands of graduates take over Australia’s biggest theme park for one massive day 🎢.
With full access to all rides, shows and experiences, like the Giant Drop, Serpent Slayer and Tiger Island, it's a day you won’t want to miss!
Not to mention, it's a great way to meet some of your fellow Schoolies 😎.
Dreamworld Day Out tickets are limited and are included in the optional Week 1 & 2 Elite Pass.
Please note that Schoolies Party Passes are exclusive for Schoolies.com accommodation customers to purchase.
Book your Schoolies now to secure your Dreamworld Day Out Ticket.
Book
Nothing says summer like a pool party. 🦩💦☀️ Picture floating around on a giant inflatable flamingo and soaking up the sun with your besties and hundreds of other grade 12 graduates while the tunes are pumping.
We take over the whole pool deck of the 5-star Hilton Surfers Paradise resort, to throw one of the most anticipated parties of the year! The pool is perfection, and the surrounding day beds are awesome for soaking up the sun in between swims. 🙌 Get your kinis + boardies ready, this party is epic. We’ve got DJ’s spinning tunes, hot giveaways, delicious lunch included in your ticket and plenty of good vibes all round.
Tickets to this event are strictly limited so make sure you add one to your booking before it sells out!
Pool Party tickets are limited and are included in the optional Week 1 & 2 Elite Pass.
Please note that Schoolies Party Passes are exclusive for Schoolies.com accommodation customers to purchase.
Book your Schoolies now to secure your Pool Party Ticket.
Book
If you’re going to be 17 at Schoolies, don’t worry you won’t be missing out. When you book with Schoolies.com you not only get access to our incredible lineup of All Age events including the Nation Festival, Official Launch Party and Pool Party, but you also get access to our All Age Club Nights. 🤩
The All Age Club Nights will be held in the very best venues in Surfers Paradise. These parties are ALL AGES, which means they can be enjoyed by all Schoolies, no matter their age (17 and 18-year-old Schoolies can party together), making these events some of the most memorable of Schoolies week.
The All Age Club Nights Parties are limited and are available in the optional Week 1 & 2 Essential/Elite pass.
Please note that Schoolies Party Passes are exclusive for Schoolies.com accommodation customers to purchase.
Book your Schoolies now to secure your ALL AGES Clubbing.
Schoolies.com has partnered with the most iconic nightclubs in Surfers Paradise 🪩. Think packed dance floors, high energy, and a stacked lineup of DJs. From dusk 'til dawn, Surfers is the place to be 🕺💃.
Free or discounted entry to the 18+ Nightclubs Parties are limited and are available in the optional Week 1 & 2 Elite/Essential Pass.
Please note that Schoolies Party Passes are exclusive for Schoolies.com accommodation customers to purchase.
Book your Schoolies now to secure your Schoolies Pass.
Book For Access
* Please note daily themes do not necessarily correspond with an event. Schoolies.com does not guarantee Schoolies specific events or activities will be available in any destination or in a specific week. Event programs, when offered, will be confirmed closer to your check-in date. For full event terms and conditions, please click HERE.