View beachside art at Swell Sculpture Festival
Gold Coast, Australia • 
Must Do
Must Do
Best months to visit
Dec
20°C – 28°C, december marks the start of summer with warm temperatures and increased humidity, suitable for beach activities and festive events, high crowds, peak season
20°C – 28°C, december marks the start of summer with warm temperatures and increased humidity, suitable for beach activities and festive events, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Accessible paths; some sculptures on sand may be challenging.
Accessible paths; some sculptures on sand may be challenging.
Value for money
High
Free entry and a memorable experience for couples.
Free entry and a memorable experience for couples.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Romantic Beachside
Couples loved the art and ocean views, a perfect date spot for a stroll.
Stunning Sculptures
Visitors were impressed by the scale and creativity of the artworks displayed.
Free Festival
Couples enjoyed the free entry and the many activities offered at the festival.
Limited Parking
Couples found parking near Currumbin Beach to be very difficult during the festival.
Can Be
Some couples felt the beach setting made the art viewing a bit challenging.
Crowded Beaches
Travelers noted that the beaches and attractions were quite crowded.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
open - open
Tuesday
open - open
Wednesday
open - open
Thursday
open - open
Friday
open - open
Saturday
open - open
Sunday
open - open
In-depth experience
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
HIGH
20-28°C
December marks the start of summer with warm temperatures and increased humidity, suitable for beach activities and festive events.
December marks the start of summer with warm temperatures and increased humidity, suitable for beach activities and festive events.
Open
High demand during the holiday season may lead to limited availability; early bookings are recommended.
High demand during the holiday season may lead to limited availability; early bookings are recommended.
Recommended
December's warm weather and festive atmosphere make it a popular time to visit, though travelers should anticipate higher prices and larger crowds.
December's warm weather and festive atmosphere make it a popular time to visit, though travelers should anticipate higher prices and larger crowds.
January
HIGH
22-29°C
Warm and humid with frequent rainfall.
Warm and humid with frequent rainfall.
Closed
Swell Sculpture Festival is not held in January.
Swell Sculpture Festival is not held in January.
Not recommended
January is characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity, with frequent rainfall. It is the peak tourist season due to summer holidays, leading to large crowds and higher prices. The Swell Sculpture Festival does not take place in January.
January is characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity, with frequent rainfall. It is the peak tourist season due to summer holidays, leading to large crowds and higher prices. The Swell Sculpture Festival does not take place in January.
February
MEDIUM
22-29°C
Warm and humid with the highest rainfall of the year.
Warm and humid with the highest rainfall of the year.
Closed
Swell Sculpture Festival is not held in February.
Swell Sculpture Festival is not held in February.
Not recommended
February continues with warm and humid conditions, experiencing the highest rainfall of the year. As summer holidays conclude, crowd levels decrease slightly but remain moderate. Prices may still be higher than usual. The Swell Sculpture Festival does not take place in February.
February continues with warm and humid conditions, experiencing the highest rainfall of the year. As summer holidays conclude, crowd levels decrease slightly but remain moderate. Prices may still be higher than usual. The Swell Sculpture Festival does not take place in February.
March
MEDIUM
21-28°C
Warm with decreasing humidity and rainfall.
Warm with decreasing humidity and rainfall.
Closed
Swell Sculpture Festival is not held in March.
Swell Sculpture Festival is not held in March.
Not recommended
March sees a transition to autumn with warm temperatures and decreasing humidity and rainfall. Tourist crowds are moderate as the peak season winds down, leading to more reasonable prices. The Swell Sculpture Festival does not take place in March.
March sees a transition to autumn with warm temperatures and decreasing humidity and rainfall. Tourist crowds are moderate as the peak season winds down, leading to more reasonable prices. The Swell Sculpture Festival does not take place in March.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Public buses, including routes 700, 760, 767, and 768, stop near the festival site at "Pacific Pde at Currumbin Beach" and "Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary".
Shuttle
Recommended
A free Park & Ride shuttle operates between Currumbin RSL and the festival, with a drop-off point outside Wallace Nicoll Park on Pacific Parade.
Walking
Recommended
The Gold Coast Oceanway provides a path for pedestrians to reach the Currumbin Beach area.
Bike
The Gold Coast Oceanway provides a path for cyclists to reach the Currumbin Beach area.
Car
Driving is possible, with paid parking available at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and limited free parking at Currumbin Alley car park and Palm Beach Parklands car park. Street parking is also an option.
Taxi
Taxis and ride-sharing services can drop off passengers along Pacific Parade or adjacent streets for direct access to the festival.
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required