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06 July 2018
5 GALLERIES ON THE GOLD COAST
Brimming with talent and buzzing with a creative energy uniquely our own – the burgeoning Gold Coast art scene is skyrocketing to new exciting heights. From the brightly painted and the boldly designed, to the sculptural, the photographic and even the street-inspired, there’s something crafty cookin...
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03 July 2018
5 HOT NEW EATERIES ON THE GOLD COAST
Turn up the heat this July with hot new eateries to experience right now. Winter is upon the Gold Coast but that definitely doesn’t translate to hibernation and home-cooked meals in the southeast Queensland corner. That’s right friends, the seaside city is one that never stops, in large part due to ...
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13 April 2018
10 AWESOME ACCESSIBLE EXPERIENCES
Make your visit to the Gold Coast one to remember for all the right reasons with these inclusive experiences. Sharing in an attitude to keep getting better, the Gold Coast is hell-bent on making sure absolutely everybody can get salty and soak up the good vibes of our coastal city. SALT AND SAND...
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05 April 2018
INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES ON THE GOLD COAST
If you were one of the millions of people mesmerised by the incredible Indigenous performances of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, this list is for you. Among the many talented performers was Gold Coast local and director of the Gathering performance, Luther Cora. Luther’s vo...
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26 March 2018
YOUR LOCAL’S GUIDE TO SURFERS PARADISE
The bright lights of Surfers Paradise have a way of beckoning even the most zen travelers. The precinct’s appetite for attention is legendary and it’s consistency for updating itself is what keeps millions coming back for more. Allow yourself to get swept up in it. Feel the energy that pulsates thro...
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26 March 2018
5 TOTALLY INDULGENT WAYS TO UNWIND
If you’re feeling a little weary, reset your soul with a trip to the Coast. We’ve pulled together five ways to let go of the day to day hustle to replenish your energy. Recharge with us and return home with a spring in your step. FEEL WEIGHTLESS credit @freedom_float Block out all of the worlds ...
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26 March 2018
YOUR LOCAL’S GUIDE TO COOLANGATTA & CURRUMBIN
If the name’s itself doesn’t make you feel cooler, the wash of salty air will certainly boost your coastal swagger as you make your way into Coolangatta. Adding to cool blue and sugary white hues of Cooly, neighbouring ‘burb Currumbin’s skies are speckled with vibrant green and red thanks to lorikee...
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13 March 2018
SURF SAFETY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING TO THE WAVES
Gold Coast beaches are world-famous and clearly beautiful, but they can also be unpredictable. Keep you and your family safe in the surf with these tips: STAY BETWEEN THE FLAGS This is the number one rule of the beach: ALWAYS swim between the red and yellow flags. This patch of beach is the safest ...
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13 March 2018
SOAK UP THE SUN AT THESE GOLD COAST BEACHES
we’ve got 57km of gorgeous coastline to choose from. From south to north, here are the best beaches to chill out and soak up the sun. RAINBOW BAY/SNAPPER ROCKS Sit with a schooner on the balcony of Rainbow Bay Surf Club and watch world class surfers take on the break at Snapper Rocks. Wander around...
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13 March 2018
WHERE TO GET YOUR CAFFEINE FIX
Start each day of your holiday on a good note. The Gold Coast caffeine scene is overflowing with dedicated baristas, in-house roasters and conscious connoisseurs. The demand for good coffee post-surf, has ensured cafes and caffeine nooks are dripping with the goods from north to south. SOUTHPORT BLE...
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12 March 2018
YOUR LOCAL’S GUIDE TO SOUTHPORT & LABRADOR
Make yourself at home while visiting Southport and Labrador. The original CBD of the Gold Coast and recent athletic hub, is brimming with tasty eats and memorable activities – here’s what the locals like to do: COFFEE TIME First you’ll need coffee. Drop in to the Brickworks on Ferry Road for a cu...
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08 March 2018
YOUR LOCAL’S GUIDE TO COOMERA & NORTHERN GOLD COAST
Home to theme parks, superyachts and luxury island, the Northern Gold Coast is also super close to paths that lead to the hinterland and neighboring city ‘ Bris-vegas. You’ll love Coomera and the Northern Gold Coast. Be sure to tick these local favourites off your list: IT’S COFFEE TIME Ok first th...
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06 February 2018
ESCAPE TO THE HINTERLAND
As the weather cools (a little) it’s time to take advantage of the nearby Gold Coast Hinterland. Think cosy nights in, a morning soundtrack featuring rainforest birds and wistful wanders to sparkling waterfalls. Only a 40 drive from the coast, it’s an easy choice when when you’re in need of a little...
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06 February 2018
HYPE IT UP ON THE DC RIVALS HYPERCOASTER
Gear up for the longest, highest and fastest rollercoaster in the southern hemisphere. Warner Bros. Movie World is home to the DC Rivals Hypercoaster which is the first of its kind in the whole of Australia. See if you can handle this view from the front seat before you jump in line for the ride. Ar...
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04 January 2018
LOCAL’S GUIDE: 10 PLACES TO SHOP
You’ll catch local mum and children’s fashion brand owner Sarah Van Vliet selling her coastal-inspired bohemian pieces of label Dusty Child every second weekend at The Village Markets. Though she’s passionate about supporting independent, local brands, she’s also rather partial to a shopping day at ...
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04 January 2018
ARTS AND CULTURE ON THE GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast is overflowing with creatives and they are certainly making their mark on our beautiful city. From street art murals bringing colour to concrete and live performances bringing music to public spaces, it’s easy to get involved in our coastal cultural wave. If you’re here on a whim, the...
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.