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04 December 2020
Your Gold Coast Shopping Guide
If shopping is your poison, pastime, sport or therapy, you’re about to meet your dream match on the Gold Coast. And it won’t matter whether you prefer to live large and lavish dripping in the latest designer threads, or scour one-off boutiques and markets for that exquisite vintage find. From the sp...
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25 November 2020
Gold Coast Water Parks
When it comes to cooling down this summer, we know just the place. A world full of water parks await on the Gold Coast, so all you’ll have to do is slip into your swimmers, slop on that 50+ sunscreen and park yourselves poolside for a fix. Slide this way for your definitive guide to Gold Coast water...
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06 November 2020
Gold Coast Play Guide
A travel guide showcasing just some of our exceptional experiences, welcoming you to come and play on the Gold Coast – Australia’s Favourite Playground. Celebrated for our picture-perfect mix of long sandy beaches, surf breaks and theme park thrills, explore our laidback ocean-front neighbourhoods a...
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08 September 2020
Things To Do On The Gold Coast For Under $100
When you think of the Gold Coast, you might also imagine you’ll need a pocket full of cash to enjoy it? Not so! For under $100 you can enjoy a day out on the Gold Coast and sample the spoils of Australia’s Favourite Playground. Here are our top things to do under $100 worth adding to your itinerary ...
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04 September 2020
Father’s Day On The Gold Coast
From dishing out the dosh when the going gets tough, to the daggy dad jokes and the big bear hugs – it’s the time of year to gather the fam and celebrate your old man in all his fatherly glory. If you’re stuck for ideas, why not return the love and treat your dad to a top day out in our neck of the ...
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01 September 2020
Binna Burra Rises From The Ashes
The iconic hinterland eco-tourism destination, Binna Burra Lodge, has reopened a year after the devastating 2019 bushfire. The rebuilding of the beloved Binna Burra Lodge has been a decidedly hands-on affair for senior management of the iconic eco-tourism venture. I spent an idyllic Gold Coast winte...
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11 August 2020
What To Do On The Gold Coast This Long Weekend
With the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend upon us, let us sort out your long weekend plans in style. From eating and drinking, outdoor markets, water activities to the perfect place to rest your head, read on, fellow holidayers. FIRST THINGS FIRST: WHERE TO STAY Coming from the north, you’ll want to ma...
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29 July 2020
Your Ultimate Guide To Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
When it comes to meeting the menagerie of feathered, spiky, slippery and furry friends that call our Gold Coast beach-meets-bush backyard home, head to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for the ultimate feel-good-fun-filled day out. BUT FIRST – BE AN EARLY BIRD Enjoy the lorikeet feeding at the entrance ...
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29 July 2020
Things To Do With Teens On The Gold Coast
Got teenagers along for the ride? From personal experience, we know the essential ingredients for holiday harmony is a solid plan that incorporates the rituals of sleep, eat, play and repeat. Sleep is the easy part, as there are so many options to choose from on the Gold Coast depending on your budg...
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25 February 2020
Date Ideas To Dial Up The Romance On The Gold Coast
As we’ve learned from the many dating shows that hit our TV (and mobile) screens, true love is best served wining and dining with your sweetheart at a magical beach oasis by night and throwing yourselves into one-of-a-kind experiences by day. If you’re looking for ideas for a truly magical getaway w...
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21 January 2020
Making Memories: 10 Experiences All Generations Can Enjoy
Long known as THE destination for a holiday, cast your mind back to some of the iconic experiences you had a child with your parents and grandparents on the Gold Coast. Formerly the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary (now Wildlife Sanctuary), the lorikeet feeding has been a staple of many a trip to the iconic...
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13 December 2019
Get Outdoors With These Top Gold Coast Bushwalking Tracks
Looking for a different way to explore the beauty of the Gold Coast? With over 50km of pristine beaches and near 35,000 hectares of lush, world heritage listed sub-tropical rainforest, the Gold Coast is truly a walkers paradise. Grab your sneakers and prepare to discover some of the best self-guided...
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04 December 2019
Tee Off At These Award-Winning Greens On The Gold Coast
From the shores of Surfers Paradise to the serene lush rainforest that is the hinterland, the Gold Coast is home to some of the best vacation spots in Australia and on the planet. For golfers looking to experience the best courses the Gold Coast has to offer, let this guide introduce you to some of...
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07 November 2019
10 Things To Do On The Gold Coast For Under $20
Looking to stretch your holiday or weekend budget a bit further? With a myriad of activities on offer in our beautiful city, we’ve sourced 10 of the best things to do on your next holiday or weekend adventure. And the best part? They’ll cost you less than $20 a pop! 1. GRAB A BUDGET-FRIENDLY BITE Gr...
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01 November 2019
Love Birds? You’ll Love The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast may seem an unlikely destination for bird lovers, however, there are some amazing offerings for bird lovers – some in the most unexpected places. While some tourists delight in seeing ibis in the “wild” (for many birders, the Gold Coast is the first place they’ve encountered an ibis),...
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30 October 2019
Secret Spots Locals Love On The Gold Coast
There’s a hand-painted wooden sign nailed to a tree on the road leading from Canungra to Lamington National Park, which encourages motorists to simply “keep going”. And how apt this message is. From the lush, tranquil hinterland to bustling coastal suburbs; the Seaway and everything in-between that...
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.