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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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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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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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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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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
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
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
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
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...
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01 November 2017
10 LUXURIOUS WAYS TO INDULGE
ENDOTA SPA Endota Spa hits the sweet spot when it comes to blissing out and indulging in some much-deserved ‘me’ time. Kick back in the relaxation lounge or one of the luxury treatment rooms and settle in for some serious R&R. CHARTER A YACHT Cruise the Coast’s winding waterways in style aboard your...
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01 November 2017
YOUR GOLD COAST GUIDE TO LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS
Our local artisan food producers are the faces behind our best restaurants and food stores. Some have spent years perfecting recipes and production methods to bring us the quality cuisine we love so much on the Gold Coast. BURLEIGH BREWING CO. Passionate about their beer, Peta and Brennan Fielding o...
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01 November 2017
10 GOLD COAST BARS WHERE YOU CAN MINGLE WITH LOCALS
BASKK If there weren’t already enough reasons to visit Cooly, the arrival of new cocktail bar Baskk is giving this seaside town even more street cred, with its luxe cocktail list, Insta-worthy fit out, ocean views and guest DJs spinning tunes ‘til late every weekend. THE COLLECTIVE Another day, anot...
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01 November 2017
24 HOUR HINTERLAND ITINERARY
Put the car into cruise control, the body on breathe and head for the hills. The journey is part of the destination right? So relax, let those shoulders sink away from your ears, wind the windows down and pop the radio on some classical tunes. Before you know it, ribbon-like roads will reel you thro...
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01 November 2017
PLACES TO CONNECT WITH LOCALS
MIAMI MARKETTA Offering a smattering of street food in an open-air setting tingling with toe-tapping live bands, bohemian fashion stalls, a dedicated dessert hall and cocktails galore – Miami Marketta is a local crowd pleaser serving it up for all tastes and ages. TALLEBUDGERA DOG BEACH If you’re lu...
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31 October 2017
48 HOUR SURF ITINERARY
It’s no wonder the central suburb of the Gold Coast is called Surfers Paradise. We’re blessed with some of best surf beaches and breaks in the world. The water’s warm and clear, the coastline is spectacular, and the occasional cyclone swell blows through south East Queensland, bringing barrels and b...
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.