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Where DOES SWELL TAKE PLACE?

SIGNATURE EXHIBITION

OVER 75 LARGE SCALE SCULPTURES SET AMONG THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE OF CURRUMBIN BEACH.

SWELL Sculpture Festival (SWELL) - Pacific Parade, Currumbin, Queensland 4223 AUSTRALIA

ALSO VISIT POP UP EXHIBITIONS

northerlySWELL - Helensvale Cultural Precinct and Library, Crn Lindfield Rd and Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale, Queensland, 4212, AUSTRALIA

easterlySWELL - Chevron Island Park/Korman Family Park, 75 Thomas Dr, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

SWELL Smalls Gallery -  766 Pacific Parade, Currumbin Beach, Queensland, 4223

SWELL Kids Elements - Wallace Nicoll Park, Pacific Parade, Currumbin Beach, Queensland, 4223

SWELL Fringe Festival - Wallace Nicoll Park, Pacific Parade, Currumbin Beach, QLD, 4223

SWELL at Pacific Fair - The Resort, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, 2 Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach Waters QLD 4218

SWELL at Gold Coast Airport - Arrivals Terminal, Gold Coast Airport, Eastern Ave, Bilinga QLD

SWELL at Oasis Shopping Centre - 12 Charles Avenue, Broadbeach QLD

WHEN IS SWELL 2023?

We look forward to seeing you for #SWELL2023 between 8 - 17 September, 2023

The exhibition is open all hours so you can enjoy the sculptures at any time. There are Information Hubs along the 1km walkway where you can obtain information about the exhibition, what's on, purchase raffle tickets, purchase a printed program and more. Information Hubs are open daily from 8am - 5pm.

A selection of sculptures will light up 5pm - 9pm to show a new verve.

Visit a SWELL Information Hub to:

  • Purchase the $6 exhibition program - buying a program supports SWELL with all proceeds of sale reinvested into presenting the following year's exhibition.
  • Obtain information about the SWELL kids activities, SWELL Fringe, SWELL Smalls, masterclasses, twilight sculpture walks and artist talks and more
  • Purchase SWELL Sculpture Festival annual raffle tickets
  • Vote for your favourite sculpture in the People’s Choice Award - Vote by filling out the form inside your printed program available to purchase with the SWELL Information Hubs.
  • Enquire about purchasing a sculpture.

FOR THE EARLY BIRDS, purchase your $6 SWELL program at the Currumbin Beach General Store at 784 Pacific Parade from 6am.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Choose to walk, cycle or catch a bus, or park and ride to SWELL and you will be contributing to a cleaner, greener Gold Coast.

CATCH THE BUS TO SWELL
RIDE YOUR BIKE OR RENT A LIME BIKE
WALK ALONG THE GOLD COAST OCEANWAY
PARK YOUR CAR AT THE CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Currumbin Valley Coaches - SWELL PARK & RIDE - 2 Pick Up Points
(9am - 4.45pm daily and weekends) 

Heading to SWELL:

Southern Shuttle Route - Daily
Drop off and pick up from Betty Diamond Park.
Betty Diamond Park Address: 3 Boyd Street, Tugun QLD 4224
$5 parking to support SES. Limited surrounding street parking also available.
Look for Currumbin Valley Coaches Shuttle.
Bus will run on a continuous loop between festival and Betty Diamond Park.

Western Shuttle Route - Weekends Only
Drop off and pick up from Currumbin RSL on the western bound side of Currumbin Creek Road.
RSL Address: 165 Duringan St, Currumbin QLD 4223
FREE parking in RSL carpark or park nearby and walk to the bus stop.
Look for Currumbin Valley Coaches Shuttle.
Bus will run on a continuous loop between festival and RSL.

Leaving SWELL:
Last bus back to RSL or Betty Diamond Park will leave Currumbin Beach at 4.45pm from bus stop directly outside Wallace Nicoll Park, Pacific Parade, Currumbin. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are two TRANSLINK local busses that pass through SWELL Sculpture Festival at Currumbin.
BUS Route Number 767
Heading South the Translink Bus number 767 starts at The Pines Shopping Centre, Elanora, QLD and goes to Tweed Heads NSW via Pacific Parade, Currumbin, QLD.
LINK TO TIMETABLE 

BUS Route Number 768
LINK TO TIMETABLE
Heading South the Translink Bus number 768 starts at The Pines Shopping Centre, Elanora, QLD and goes to Tweed Heads NSW via Pacific Parade, Currumbin, QLD.

Please note Teemangum Street, Currumbin - temporary bus stop closures.

Please note - buses are cashless, don't forget your TRANSLINK GO CARD.

RIDE YOUR BIKE, SKATE, SCOOT OR WALK ALONG THE GOLD COAST OCEANWAY

ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL OCEANWAY THAT RUNS ALL THE WAY ALONG BEACHES OF THE SOUTHERN GOLD COAST.

The Gold Coast Oceanway is a lovely way to get from A to SWELL! Park and cycle or walk along the Oceanway to come and visit SWELL at Pacific Parade, Currumbin.

Find, unlock and ride a Lime bike

For details on how to find, reserve, unlock and use Lime bikes, download the Lime App.

The bike share scheme is accessible and affordable to everyone with a smartphone. Once registered, users are able to unlock and lock their chosen bike using the Lime App. Lime can be contacted 24/7. Their staff will be travelling throughout the city replacing bike batteries, conducting general maintenance and moving the bikes to ensure optimal usage.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ON GOLD COAST OCEANWAY

VISITING FROM OUT OF TOWN

PLAN YOUR TRIP

TRAVEL BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Use the Translink journey planner or download the MyTransLink app to help you reach your destination. Visit their website here - https://translink.com.au/plan-your-journey or call 13 12 30.

Bus stops in the area:

  • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary stop at the corner of Tomewin Street and Teemangum Street
  • At the northern end of Currumbin Beach opposite the Rocks Resort
  • Centrally opposite the Elephant Rock Café - 766 Pacific Parade, Currumbin Beach

TRAVEL BY TRAIN

From the Varsity Lakes Train Station, ride the 761 Bus to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. A short walk from the bus stop here will have you at the SWELL Sculpture Festival bus stop in no time.

TRAVEL BY CAR FROM THE M1 MOTORWAY

There is limited parking along the Currumbin foreshore. If you are traveling by car we strongly encourage you to use the FREE park and ride on the weekends or park at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary $10 with proceeds going to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation.

FROM BRISBANE
Heading south along the M1 Motorway, take exit 95 at Currumbin, follow this road and veer left at the traffic lights onto the Gold Coast Highway. Follow to the lights at the bottom of Currumbin Hill, turn right into Tomewin Street. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Car Park is on your left with a short walk to Pacific Parade, Currumbin.

FROM NSW
Heading north along the M1 Motorway, take exit 95 at Currumbin, turn right at the lights, follow this road and veer left at the traffic lights onto the Gold Coast Highway. Follow to the lights at the bottom of Currumbin Hill. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Car Park is on your left with a short walk to Pacific Parade, Currumbin.

TRAVEL BY CAR FROM THE GOLD COAST HIGHWAY

FROM THE NORTH
Follow the Gold Coast Highway to the bottom of Currumbin Hill, turn left into Tomewin Street. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Car Park is on your left with a short walk to Pacific Parade, Currumbin.

FROM THE SOUTH
Follow the Gold Coast Highway to the bottom of Currumbin Hill, turn right into Tomewin Street. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Car Park is on your left with a short walk to Pacific Parade, Currumbin.

PARKING

PARKING along the Currumbin Beach foreshore is limited and busy during SWELL.

PARK AT CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY CAR PARK - $10 ALL DAY PARKING*
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, a National Trust of Australia (Queensland) property, encourages visitors to use their car park - it's just a short 400m stroll to SWELL. *Proceeds from parking support the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Research and Conservation Projects.  All National Trust of Australia (Queensland) members enjoy free parking. Join National Trust of Australia (Queensland) where you will be supporting us in protecting, conserving and celebrating Queensland’s environmental, wildlife, built and cultural heritage.

OTHER PARKING OPTIONS  

  1. The Currumbin Alley car park at the northern end of Pacific Parade on weekdays
  2. Palm Beach Parklands car park on the Palm Beach side of Currumbin Creek
  3. Surrounding streets for parking include: Teemangum Street, Tomewin Street, Duringan Street, Thrower Drive
  4. Park and catch the Translink Bus Route 767 or 768, use the Translink Journey Planner


Currumbin Valley Coaches - FREE PARK & RIDE - pickup point Currumbin RSL (9am - 5pm weekends only) 

Heading to SWELL:
Drop off and pick up from Currumbin RSL on the western bound side of Currumbin Creek Road.
RSL Address: 165 Duringan St, Currumbin QLD 4223
FREE parking in RSL carpark or park nearby and walk to the bus stop.
Look for Currumbin Valley Coaches Shuttle.
Bus will run on a continuous loop between festival and RSL.

Leaving SWELL:
Last bus back to RSL will leave Currumbin Beach at 5pm from bus stop directly outside Wallace Nicoll Park, Pacific Parade, Currumbin. 

ACCESS

SWELL Sculpture Exhibition
The majority of the exhibition can be seen from the wide concrete footpath along the foreshore. There is limited access to sculptures positioned on the beach and on Elephant Rock for wheelchair users, people with mobility needs or pram users.

SWELL Sculpture Programming
Wallace Nicoll Park is the main site for our ticketed events and programs. This is a grassed site.

Accessible Parking
The best option for access is midweek with better parking accessibility and reduced visitor numbers for ease of manoeuvring. Accessible parking is available near the Central Information Hub (adjacent Murraba Street), the Currumbin Alley car park and the southern end near the Vikings Surf Club.

Accessible Toilets
There are accessible public toilets located in Wallace Nicoll Park and the SWELL Smalls Gallery, located in the new Junior Activity & Community Centre, 766 Pacific Parade, Currumbin.

For any additional accessibility questions please contact the SWELL team at enquiry@swellsculpture.com.au

All abilities festival map below:
Click on the pin points to see an image of this location

DOWNLOAD SWELL23 ACCESSIBLE INTERACTIVE SITE MAP

SEE SWELL 2023 SENSORY STORY TO KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN COMING TO SWELL

STAY

Plan your accommodation and leisure activities around your visit to SWELL. Stay a little longer to experience all we have to offer - over 10 days there are over 75 sculptures to explore, photograph and wander through plus workshops, activities forums and night lighting.  Visit Our Accommodation Page plus find some wonderful activities while you're staying on the Gold Coast on the Destination Gold Coast website. 

 

TOILETS

Public toilets are located in Wallace Nicoll Park at the northern end of Pacific Parade along with temporary toilets in Wallace Nicoll Park. Additional public toilets are located at the Currumbin Nippers Club at the southern end of Currumbin Beach, along with temporary toilets beachside at the southern end of Pacific Parade.

FOOD & DRINK

You are most welcome to bring a blanket and a packed picnic lunch, sit among the sculptures and enjoy the exhibition! The walk is 1km in length so a bottle of water is a good idea for each member of the family. There are several cafes along the sculpture walk and the Currumbin Surf Club at the southern end of Currumbin Beach, along with delicious food trucks located at the Northern end of Currumbin Beach in Wallace Nicoll Park.

  • Currumbin Vikings Surf Life Saving Club
  • The Salt Mill Cafe
  • Barefoot Barista Currumbin
  • Tommy's Pizza
  • Sanctuary Cafe at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Ice Cream Trucks at SWELL
  • Food Trucks in Wallace Nicoll Park at SWELL: The Spanish Catering, The Banger Bar, Sea Viche, Ka Bao, Hole Bagel and Daisy Days Coffee Cart.
  • Currumbin Village Store

DOGS AT SWELL

Your on-leash dog is welcome at SWELL. The majority of sculptures can be viewed from the path and beach areas with your dog by your side. There are exclusion zones at the northern end of Currumbin Beach so please refer to the map provided at the City of Gold Coast website. Dog are not allowed within 200 metres of the flagged patrol areas. Please pick up after your dog. For any other questions, please contact City of Gold Coast directly on 1300 465 326.

FESTIVAL T'S & C'S

COVID-19
All of our events and programs will be produced in a COVID Safe manor. Please ensure you do not attend the event if you:

  • are feeling unwell
  • have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19
  • have tested positive for COVID-19
  • have travelled overseas or to a declared COVID-19 hotspot in the past 14 days.

Please remember social distancing when attending SWELL events. Please help keep SWELL COVID Safe and look out for your community.

EVENT TICKETS If you become unable to attend an event, refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the event and tickets are transferable. You may pass your booking to other family or friends and they can update the contact details of people attending on the night. Please email enquiries@swellsculpture.com.au to amend your details.

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community.
We pay sincere respect to the Elders both past and present and emerging

If you would like to support & partner with SWELL Sculpture Festival email us at enquiry@swellsculpture.com.au. 

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