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10 November 2017
THEME PARK EATS YOU WON’T WANT TO SHARE
If the last time you went to a theme park was in your primary school years you’d be forgiven for thinking that dagwood dogs are going to be lathering grease over your white knuckles post thrill ride. Fortunately with time comes culinary wisdom and theme parks these days are adorned with gourmet, glu...
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10 November 2017
10 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS ON THE GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast’s kid cred is renowned – theme parks, sand, sea, cuddly encounters, worlds built entirely for those that bounce, and ice creameries on just about every corner. If its been a while since you’ve been to the Coast, or it’s your first time, follow these local tips to make your trip a guar...
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09 November 2017
48-HOUR GOLD COAST GASTRONOMY GUIDE
Night bites, quirky cafes, hatted restaurants, street food, alfresco wine bars and craft beer tap houses – the renaissance of the Gold Coast culinary scene is in fine form. From rooftop cocktail bars in Burleigh Heads, unrivalled on-trend cafés in Palm Beach and oceanfront fine dining at Broadbeach,...
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10 November 2017
10 WAYS TO REVITALISE ON THE GOLD COAST
Healthy living is something we take pretty seriously ‘round here – and who could blame us when we’re living in bikinis and boardies for a good 300 days of the year?! (It’s a tough gig for some.) WALK AROUND BURLEIGH HEADS NATIONAL PARK Whether this is your first time to the Coast or you’re a regular...
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10 November 2017
GOLD COAST BREWS CRAFTED FOR YOU
The Gold Coast is serving up a delicate fusion of flavours that know how to draw a crowd. Awash with cool air and warm welcomes, these world class watering holes are born of a love of good vibes and gatherings. BURLEIGH BREWING CO. When a Hawaiian surfing brewster caught the eye of an Aussie lawyer, ...
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09 November 2017
LOCAL’S GUIDE: OUTDOOR DINING ON THE GOLD COAST
While Melbournians shiver in their laneways and Sydney-siders are saving their pennies to catch a glimpse of a celebrity chef, we’re kicking it alfresco – year round. Here’s a roundup of the best places to catch some rays while downing some of the Gold Coast’s best eats. ALFRED’S DINER This coastal ...
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10 November 2017
A LOCALS GUIDE TO GOLD COAST BREAKS
Above: Denis Lowe Surf culture is integral to the Gold Coast. Nearly every morning for 56 years, Denis Lowe of the Burleigh Longboard Club has paddled out into the surf. And at 71, this passionate surfer has no intention of stopping any time soon. “Surfing is like a bug,” he explains. “Once you start...
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10 November 2017
48 Hours of Absolute Indulgence on the Gold Coast
If swanning poolside, bespoke massage treatments, designer shopping and champagne breakfasts sound like your kind of vacay, dust off the Louis luggage pronto 'cause we've got you covered. BREAKFAST AT HYDE PARADISO RESTAURANT AND BAR From its panoramic views of the Pacific, menus that change season...
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09 November 2017
4 FOODIE HAUNTS IN PALM BEACH
If you’re seeking the latest emerging dining precinct of the Gold Coast, look no further than Palm Beach. It’s hot, hot, hot, with each week bringing a new opening, each one very different to the last. Several local cafés such as Barefoot Barista and Espresso Moto have quietly shone, with restaurant...
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09 November 2017
LOCAL’S GUIDE TO STREET FOOD RESTAURANTS
Who says that street food belongs only on the street? These Gold Coast restaurants have given street food dishes a gourmet twist. BAO credit Lucky Bao Bao – literally ‘wrapping cake’ – is a dish eaten in different forms throughout Asia. Lucky Bao’s chef, Daud Kendall, brings us the most delicious Ta...
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09 November 2017
WORLD-RECOGNISED CHEFS
They have worked around the world, faced the pressure in some of the world’s ‘hottest’ kitchens, and now they’re cooking for us on the Gold Coast. We recognise some of our finest world-experienced chefs: ADAM DUNDAS-TAYLOR, FIRE CUE BAR & GRILL After completing his apprenticeship on the Gold Coast, ...
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09 November 2017
CHAMPIONS OF LOCAL PRODUCE
Eco-friendly, sustainable and holistic – many cafes and restaurants on the Gold Coast source their goods from local producers and count provenance as essential to their day-to-day operations and marketing. COMMUNE The McCluskeys, Commune’s owners, have never been afraid to push boundaries. Even befo...
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09 November 2017
MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER – SEAN SCOTT
Sean Scott has become one of the Gold Coast’s best know photographers. His breathtaking images capture the Gold Coast’s coastal beauty above, on and under the water. While photographic assignments have taken Sean to many stunning parts of the globe, from the Aurora Borealis in Iceland and Norway to ...
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06 November 2017
LOCAL’S GUIDE: 10 GOLD COAST WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES
SNORKEL WITH TURTLES AT COOK ISLAND If swimming alongside sea turtles is high on your bucket list, then a trip to Cook Island with Watersports Guru is for you. Just a short boat trip off the southern Gold Coast, Cook Island is perfect for divers and snorkelers of all experience levels. What’s more, ...
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06 November 2017
THE SOCIAL SUPERSTAR: LONI JANE
Mama-of-two, plant-based enthusiast, social media maven and successful author of e-book Feel The Lean, Loni Jane and her gorgeous family call the Gold Coast home. Gold Coast social media star Loni Jane describes herself as a “28-year-old Earthling, mother, photographer and creative artist”. Mother o...
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06 November 2017
Unexpected Things To Do On The Gold Coast
Road tripping to the Gold Coast? Here are our top 10 unexpected things to do in (or around) the Gold Coast. PROGRESSIVE FEAST AT PALM BEACH It’s official. When no-one was watching, Palm Beach became cool. Seriously cool. From local bars and tapas joints to cutting edge foodie haunts, there are now m...
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.