Schoolies kicks off as thousands of high school leavers hit the Gold Coast to celebrate end-of-year tradition

After tough times for popular Schoolies destinations such as the Gold Coast during the pandemic years, the celebrations are full steam ahead again in 2023. 

Around 20,000 teenagers are expected to make their way to Surfers Paradise Beach, with many already arriving this weekend. 

Hundreds hit up the clubs on Saturday night with a…