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28 May 2025
Your Visitor Guide to the Gold Coast Marathon
Every year, professional athletes, running enthusiasts and folk from all walks (or should that be runs?!) of life converge on the Gold Coast for a very special sporting event. The Gold Coast Marathon presented by ASICS was first held in 1979 and since then has grown to become the pinnacle of road ru...
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23 May 2025
Stay a While: Gold Coast's Best Hotel Bars
From elegant lobby lounges to lively inner city rooftop venues, the Gold Coast is home to some exceptional hotel bars. Settle in, soak up the ambience and sample the work of expert mixologists with a signature cocktail. Lito - Mondrian Gold Coast Located on the ground floor of the brand new Mondrian...
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20 May 2025
The Best Things To Do At Night On The Gold Coast
The sun's gone down, dinner is done, but you're just getting started! If you're keen to keep the good times rolling, we’ve got you. The Gold Coast offers an epic lineup of night time entertainment experiences and things to do after dark, whether that's a cheeky cabaret show, some family friendly ga...
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14 May 2025
Local Flavour - Explore Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
Australia’s most authentic food and farming festival returns—bigger and tastier than ever! Scenic Rim Eat Local Month is a celebration of the food, produce and people of this fertile region of South East Queensland where much of our fresh produce is grown. There’s a host of foodie-focused events ta...
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14 May 2025
10 Reasons to Take a Sneeky Mid-Weeky on the Gold Coast
A sunny sojourn to the Gold Coast is always a good idea. And you don’t have to wait until the weekend hits to turn your getaway dreams into a reality. Mid-week is an ideal time to try out popular dining spots, book cool accom at a great rate, venture into the lush Hinterland and explore stretches of...
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07 May 2025
Where To Scuba Dive & Snorkel On The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is world-famous for its waves, but there’s just as much going on beneath the surface of our sparkling, blue ocean as there is on the surface. Scuba divers love the Gold Coast just as much as surfers do. With several islands just offshore as well as natural reefs teeming with sea life,...
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02 May 2025
Gold Coast Whale Watching Guide
Hanging out with humpbacks is a must-do when you're on the Gold Coast. Hop aboard a whale watching tour for incredible encounters with these massive marine mammals in the open ocean. To see them frolicking, breaching and blowing is an experience that will stay with you long after you set foot on lan...
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29 April 2025
Explore Burleigh Heads in 24 Hours: Where to Dine, Shop, Swim and Stay
Discover all the best spots to explore in Burleigh Heads in this 24-hour itinerary. Stroll through the National Park, surf the point break, explore some of the best bars and restaurants, bask on the beach and soak up the laidback coastal vibes and natural beauty that this Gold Coast suburb is famous...
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17 April 2025
How to Celebrate Mother's Day on the Gold Coast
Want to spoil Mum this Mother’s Day? Too easy! Whether she’s a foodie, culture buff, nature lover, day spa devotee or thrill-seeker, the Gold Coast has got you covered with the perfect experience to make her feel special. Spend the day at HOTA Perfect for the artsy mums, head to HOTA, a cultural won...
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16 April 2025
8 Excellent Reasons to Stay & Play on the Gold Coast
The weather’s cooling down, but the 2025 Gold Coast events calendar is firing up! Free blues music in Broadbeach, celebrations of surf culture, Australia’s largest nostalgia festival and the action-packed Pacific Airshow are all coming to town. For an unrivalled experience, stay and play in the cen...
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10 April 2025
Glamping On The Gold Coast
Want to get back to nature but not a fan of camping? Glamping (glamorous camping) is the perfect solution – you get to stay in the great outdoors without compromising on creature comforts. To immerse yourself in the incredible natural beauty of the Gold Coast, simply step outside your door... or te...
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04 April 2025
Experience the Magic of a Gold Coast Day Cruise
With a super scenic coastline and sparkling waterways winding through the Gold Coast, a day cruise is an ideal and very relaxing way to explore the city. Whether you’re dreaming of a luxe experience with catering, a family friendly adventure on the water or day of sightseeing with a difference, when...
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21 March 2025
Family-Friendly Easter Holiday Activities
The 2025 Easter holidays on the Gold Coast are set to be entertaining, adventurous and eggsellent fun! Check out the exceptional array of holiday activities from creative workshops, wildlife programs and outdoor fun to Easter Egg hunts, unique attractions, markets and more. Easter Activities HOTA's ...
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14 March 2025
Sustainable Travel: Your Gold Coast Eco-Tourism Guide
With landscapes, beaches, waterways and mountains as gorgeous as the Gold Coast’s, it’s a given that we care deeply about our environment. Our natural attractions captivate visitors and locals alike on the daily and we’re passionate about preserving them for future generations. Our outdoor lifestyle...
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18 February 2025
The Best Gold Coast Day Spas & Bathhouses
Soak your worries away and indulge in beauty and wellbeing treatments at some of the best day spas and bathhouses on the Gold Coast. Treat yourself to a mind-melting massage, rejuvenating facial or blissful body wrap at a 5-star hotel, outdoor bathhouse or eco-retreat in the Hinterland. Combine with...
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18 February 2025
Top Tips For Visiting Theme Parks With Younger Kids
Wondering whether you can take your toddler to Warner Bros Movie World? The answer is yes! Gold Coast theme parks are famous for high speed thrill rides, but young families visit for a very different experience. Little kids will love presentations and performances by their favourite characters, inte...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.