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25 October 2019
A Runner’s Guide To The Gold Coast
Being a professional athlete and living on the Gold Coast is nothing short of amazing. The places to run locally are often only a short drive away and are beautifully breathtaking – which makes me so proud to call the Gold Coast home. Although with much landscape to see and run, I’ll let you in on a...
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03 October 2019
Top 20 Gold Coast Experiences
As a city that boasts 300 days of beautiful sunshine, unmatched stretches of white sandy beaches, breath-taking landscapes and skylines, as well as the local’s best-kept secret, the Hinterland, it’s not surprising why many flock to experience the Gold Coast – Australia’s premier leisure and events d...
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26 September 2019
TOP 6 GOLD COAST KIDS CLUBS
Finally, it’s possible to have kid-free time on family holidays with these awesome kids clubs on the Gold Coast. Parents need not feel guilty as award-winning facilities with carefully planned activities and new friends have kids raring to go. PARADISE RESORT Kids will not want to leave once they di...
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25 September 2019
TOP 5 SWIMMING SPOTS ON THE GOLD COAST
Grab your flip-flops, thongs, jandals or whatever it is that you may call them; summer is near and the Gold Coast is heating up in the best ways. The surf is pumping, the fish are biting and there is more sun than we know what to do with. But with all this great weather you’re bound to want to cool ...
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20 September 2019
TOP SPOTS FOR VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN DINING ON THE GOLD COAST
The vegetarian dining scene has flourished during the past few years, particularly on the Southern end of the Gold Coast. There’s a growing awareness of provenance and sustainability, food education and healthier food habits. Gone are the days when ordering a vegetarian meal drew the expectation of ...
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13 September 2019
Top 10 Best Activities For Your Next Adrenaline Rush
The Gold Coast has long been known for putting the ‘fun’ in family holidays, thanks to its plethora of activities to suit all vacation types and thrill levels. If you’re the more enthusiastic thrill-seeker type and are on the hunt for your next adventure to get the heart racing and adrenaline pumpin...
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06 August 2019
BEST ROMANTIC GETAWAYS ON THE GOLD COAST
Whatever the weather or your taste, budget or accessibility needs, the Gold Coast boasts a large variety of accommodation options, making it the perfect destination for a couple’s getaway. Read on for our round-up of where you can go to find the ideal mood for romance… INDULGE LIKE A ROMAN WOULD If ...
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02 August 2019
HIT THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH THESE TOP GOLD COAST BIKING TRAILS
It doesn’t matter what kind of cyclist you are: the Gold Coast has something for everyone. With its long expanse of flat terrain beside one of the most picturesque coastlines on the planet; beginner cyclists and those preferring to cruise are well catered for. But should you wish for a tough climb, ...
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16 July 2019
TOP SOUTHERN GOLD COAST EXPERIENCES YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
The Gold Coast is home to some of Australia’s best attractions and experiences. We look at what experiences you shouldn’t miss on the Southern Gold Coast during your next visit. COOLANGATTA The ultimate beach stroll There’s no more striking coastal walk in Australia than the three-kilometre path bet...
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10 July 2019
WARM UP AT THESE NEW GOLD COAST FOODIE HOTSPOTS THIS WINTER
It’s no secret the Gold Coast has become somewhat of a seaside foodie haven over the last few years, with exceptional eateries and bars popping up all over the place. Believe it or not, winter is no exception in our perpetually sunny city. Recently, a few must-try newbies have swung open their doors...
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25 June 2019
CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND
Most visitors to the Gold Coast come with visions of sandy beaches, major events and crashing waves along 57km of coastline. But just a short drive from the city’s glistening waters and shiny highrises lie some of the most pristine rainforest and hinterland villages you’ll find. And they’re not just...
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21 June 2019
TRAVELLING TRIBES, STAY HERE – GOLD COAST TOURIST PARKS UNEARTHED
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a major travel movement happening at the moment… Couples, families and mates are jumping on the #vanlife bandwagon, switching the desk and the 9-5 grind for life on the road, and setting the nav-system to ‘explore’ in pursuit of an all-Aussie adventure. Road-trippi...
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14 June 2019
THE GOLD COAST’S THRIVING UNDERGROUND ARTS SCENE
Gold Coast’s arts scene has undergone immense growth over the past few years and with that growth comes an influx of creative entrepreneurs ready to cater to a growing appetite for live arts experiences. If you’re on the hunt for a cultural experience a little out of the ordinary, try one of these o...
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06 June 2019
WHERE TO GET YOUR THEATRE FIX ON THE GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast isn’t usually a place people would associate with theatre, but it’s been said that we have one of the highest concentrations of amateur theatre companies in Australia right here. And with that comes a growing appetite for theatre more broadly. Which is good news for cultural tourists ...
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28 May 2019
5 SPLASH-WORTHY WATERFALLS IN THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND
So you’ve decided to peel yourself away from the beach? Escape the seaside and dive into the Gold Coast’s diverse hinterland—the ‘green behind the gold’ as it’s fondly known. Here you’ll unearth a piece of the city’s fabric that’s as magical as the sandy coastline that made it famous. We’re helping ...
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23 May 2019
9 OF THE BEST NIGHTLIFE HOTSPOTS ON THE GC
Friday evening rolls in, R Kelly’s Ignition comes onto the radio and all of a sudden you’re tingling for a tipple and a good time because it’s the freakin’ weekend (and you’re about to have you some fun). But where to go and what to do? Fear not, fun seekers – we’ve got you sorted. Get your pens out...
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.