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06 August 2021
Lock Down Life Hack: Cure Boredom And Satisfy Cravings With These Make At Home Kits
Keep boredom at bay during lockdown by focusing on the things that really matter… like food. If your skills in the kitchen aren’t great, or you’re missing your local Gold Coast mixologist, chef, baker and bar staff, we’ve got you covered with these take home and make at home kits that double as deli...
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05 August 2021
Stay In The Know: Uncover These 6 Gold Coast Local Gems
Maybe you’ve been to the Gold Coast before, but we guarantee there are still unexplored corners of our destination waiting to be discovered. They’re not that hard to find – you just have to know where to look. Luckily we’re more than happy to spread the love and share some local knowledge. Read on f...
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03 August 2021
Support Local During Lockdown: Get Your Takeaway Coffee Here
We’ll be living the lockdown life on the Gold Coast until 4pm, Sunday August 8th. Thankfully, your daily caffeine hit is (quite correctly) considered essential, so head to your neighbourhood café to pick up some takeaway coffee, breakfast bites and maybe a sweet treat for morning tea. Start your day...
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13 July 2021
Local’s Guide To Tugun
It’s the unassuming beachside suburb, just south of Currumbin and what it lacks in size, it makes up for in vibe. But sometimes Tugun gets overlooked by visitors to the Gold Coast. Locals know that this spot is an absolute gem, bursting with creativity, exceptional eats and of course, quality coffee...
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05 July 2021
Set Your Sights On North Gold Coast
North Gold Coast is where its at. Newcomers of the culinary kind are popping up all over the place. Between Southport and Sanctuary Cove, you’ll discover Mediterranean-inspired wine bars, dessert digs, family-friendly taprooms and bakehouses that will send your taste buds into a spin. There’s plenty...
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04 July 2021
Hooray For Hollywood!
In exciting news for Gold Coast visitors and locals, Warner Bros. Movie World have extended the fabulous Hooray For Hollywood – an all new special event that’s set to become an annual celebration of movie magic at the much-loved theme park. While the latest Covid lockdowns affected the plans of many...
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22 June 2021
5 Fresh Gold Coast Eateries To Sink Your Teeth Into
There are few things that get us excited like a new eatery, and as luck would have it, we’ve been gifted a few fresh dining venues on the Gold Coast of late. From waterfront pavilion-style masterpieces to tucked away pop-ups, perfect for a cosy night out, there’s something everyone will love and we...
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03 June 2021
Cosy Up For Winter On The Gold Coast
Winter on the Gold Coast might be “mild” to some. Visitors from southern states laugh at locals who rug up when the temperature gets below 20ºC, but living in sunshine so much of the year means we really feel it when the mercury drops! This winter, we’re reaching for our Ugg boots (locally made of ...
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17 May 2021
Walk On The Wild Side: 5 Easy Nature Walks On The Gold Coast
There’s nothing quite like a leisurely walk to stoke the senses and invigorate the soul. It’s also a wonderful way to go exploring and get a feel for a place, especially if you’re visiting for the first time. So stretch your legs and discover a whole new side of the Gold Coast. Here are some of our ...
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04 May 2021
Make A Splash! Water Sports Without The Waves
The Gold Coast might be world-famous for its surf, but there are plenty of activities to try where you can have a wonderful time on the water without a wave in sight. When we say these are immersive experiences, we mean it! Pack your towel and discover the aquatic adventures waiting on Gold Coast’s ...
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02 May 2021
6 Gold Coast Theme Parks
Adulting is hard and the art of play is too often left to the kids. Well, we say it’s time for the grown ups to get with the program, lighten up and let loose too! Theme Parks are just the antidote for taking life so seriously. Forget about lunch boxes and life admin for a day and focus on pure, una...
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04 April 2021
A Chocolate Lover’s Guide to the Gold Coast
Crave a good dessert fix every now and then? What better time to indulge than when on holidays? To assist you on your search for the sweetest treat we’ve put together a chocolate lover’s guide to the Gold Coast. Happy hunting! POPPY’S CHOCOLATE With one of the most extensive ranges of chocolatey goo...
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21 March 2021
Southport: The Cultural Hub of the Northern Gold Coast
The northern Gold Coast region has always been a quiet achiever on the cultural front, and for decades Southport has been the unofficial (and now formal) CBD of the city. With its Chinatown redevelopment and repurposing of heritage buildings, as well as a growing number of cafes, galleries and live ...
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10 March 2021
The Gold Coast’s Incredible New HOTA Gallery
While our local arts scene has been steadily growing in size and credibility, the new HOTA (Home of the Arts) Gallery will give the Gold Coast some serious cultural clout. After almost three years of construction, the doors to the largest Australian gallery outside a capital city will open on May 8,...
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24 February 2021
Your Ultimate Guide to Paradise Resort
It’s been voted Australia’s best family resort 10 years in a row – and for good reason. Catering for babies through to teens, this is the only family resort in Australia with its own waterpark, ice-rink and kids’ club all under the one roof in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Paradise Resort has just ...
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19 February 2021
Insider’s Guide To Surfers Paradise
When people think of the Gold Coast, it’s Surfers Paradise that usually comes to mind. This constantly evolving destination is one of the country’s genuine tourism hot-spots. There’s always something happening in Surfers. With a thriving nightlight and food scene and endless options for entertainmen...
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.