Another week of wild parties has kicked off for Schoolies, as interstate teenagers descended on the Gold Coast for their annual end of exam celebrations.
Tens of thousands of Queensland graduates were spotted enjoying themselves over the last week, however Saturday saw an influx of New South Wales and Victorian students taking over.
A heavy police presence was out and about helping to keep the contingent safe though, as bloody fights broke out along the strip.
One man was left bloodied after another week of wild parties kicked off for Schoolies Saturday, with interstate teenagers descending on the Gold Coast for their annual end of exam celebrations
Paramedics and ambulance officers were out in force, attending to injured people and transporting them to hospital
A heavy police presence was also on hand to help keep the contingent of New South Wales and Victorian teens safe though, with 66 arrests made throughout the week
One man was left bleeding from his head as he lay on the pavement after an incident, before he was attended to by paramedics.
While groups of officers were spotted throughout the night, investigating items including money and a small plastic bag, amid the antics.
Queensland Police said Saturday that thousands of school leavers had enjoyed their final night of organised activities, with just three male schoolies arrested on the final night.
They also confirmed that an increased police presence would remain in Surfers Paradise as they prepared for the arrival of interstate revellers, many of whom will be of legal drinking age.
Officers were spotted making arrests throughout the night, while one group was spotted investigating items including a small plastic bag with unidentified contents (pictured)
Another officer was spotted looking at money notes among a group of gathered police, as thousands of school leavers enjoyed themselves
One law enforcement pair appeared to share a joke together as they patrolled the Gold Coast strip to help keep school leavers safe, with three males arrested on the final ‘official’ night
An increased police presence will remain in Surfers Paradise as preparations get underway for the arrival of interstate revellers, many of whom will be of legal drinking age
Throughout the official week of celebrations 66 schoolies were arrested for a variety of charges, including drug possession, while others were issued alcohol infringement notices.
The official number of arrests was down from previous years, with more than 20,000 leavers hitting the strip.
On the final night of the first week many schoolies were spotted hitting the waves for a night time dip, with shoes in hand and towels wrapped around them.
Feather boas, shorts and revealing tops were some of the popular outfits among those making the most of the summery Queensland night.
Always a shoulder to lean on: Lots of Schoolies stuck together, making sure they had each others backs as they celebrated
Another night of wild parties for the young Schoolies began for the second week of the annual end of year celebrations
One Schoolie appeared to be wearing a red feather boa (right) and a black leather skirt, standing out from the crowd
Huge groups of teenagers made their way down to the sandy shores as the sun set on Saturday for a pre-party dip.
Many of the Schoolies were spotted strolling along the beach front in towels and minimalist outfits to account for the warm north weather.
While some party-goers appeared to be well-dressed for the tropical party season, donning long shirts and even heavy jackets.
Thousands of teenagers have been spotted hitting the famous surf waves for a night time dip in the cool ocean (pictured)
Some of the Schoolies were even spotted strolling beside the beach front in towels (pictured) as they carried along the shoes
Some party-goers donned matching black strappy sandels (pictured) jean skirts, and strappy tops as they hit the town
Many Schoolies took a quick refreshing swim in the ocean before partying away the rest of their night (pictured)
While most schoolies appeared to behave during their time on the Gold Coast, one group of 17-year-olds allegedly left a destructive mark on a Surfers Paradise penthouse hotel room.
Footage uploaded to social media in the early hours of Saturday morning showed the extent of the wrecked room at the Mantra Sun City Resort on the Gold Coast.
Schoolies celebrations will continue for the next couple of weeks as more graduates are expected to flock to the popular destination.
Bedazzled: One Schoolie went all out with a stand out glittery eye shadow and a jewel encrusted choker necklace (pictured)
Saturday night marked the first night for many NSW and Victorian Schoolies arriving in Queensland to take part in the fun
Schoolies celebrations continue for the next couple of weeks as more graduates are expected to flock to the popular destination