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Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2026: a Main Beach base for the weekend

The Pacific Airshow returns to Surfers Paradise on 14 to 16 August 2026, a short tram ride south of Main Beach. From The Crest you can watch off the Main Beach sand, warm up in the indoor heated pool, and lunch on Tedder between sessions.

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