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EAT & DRINK
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30 July 2025
Gold Coast's Best Fish and Chip Spots
There are certain foods that just seem to go with the Gold Coast and fish and chips is one of them. When you’re on a spectacular coastline so close to the ocean, it makes sense to tuck in to a fabulous takeaway seafood feed. Think sandy toes, a salty breeze and crunchy chips wrapped in paper. When...
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25 July 2025
Best Picnic Spots On The Gold Coast
Fresh air, nature and good food in the great outdoors. There are few better ways to spend a sunny day than packing a picnic and heading to a special spot to enjoy the simple things. Many of Gold Coast’s beach front parks are ideal for picnics - Burleigh to North Burleigh, Broadbeach and Coolangatta...
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02 July 2025
The Best Hotel Buffets on the Gold Coast
Hooray for the hotel buffet! If you're ready for decadent all-you-can-eat feast, Gold Coast hotels are serving up some truly mouthwatering buffet spreads. Step out to dinner for a tasty variety of dishes in a sophisticated setting. Or start the day with a decadent breakfast smorgasbord. Either way, ...
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12 June 2025
Get Cosy at These 10 Gold Coast Venues With A Fireplace
As the temperature drops, it’s time to dig out those snuggly jumpers, tuck into a hearty comfort meal and cradle a steaming cup of your favourite brew by the fire. Fortunately, the Gold Coast has no shortage of charming hideaways where crackling fires and cosy vibes await. From the Hinterland to th...
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23 May 2025
Stay a While: Gold Coast's Best Hotel Bars
From elegant lobby lounges to lively inner city rooftop venues, the Gold Coast is home to some exceptional hotel bars. Settle in, soak up the ambience and sample the work of expert mixologists with a signature cocktail. Lito - Mondrian Gold Coast Located on the ground floor of the brand new Mondrian...
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16 January 2025
Local's Guide to Palm Beach
Situated on the southern Gold Coast, Palm Beach is loved for its laidback coastal character that blends natural beauty with urban cool. Bordered by Tallebudgera Creek to the north, Currumbin Creek to the south, with canals flowing throughout the suburb, life here is intrinsically connected to the wa...
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21 November 2024
Where To Buy The Best And Freshest Seafood On The Gold Coast
For foodies, there's one major advantage to the Gold Coast's seaside location - fresh and succulent seafood straight from the ocean! Here are some locally loved providers of prawns, bugs, crabs and delicious fish, as fresh as you can get. Gold Coast Fisherman's Co-op For the freshest seafood look n...
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20 September 2024
10 Top Spots For High Tea On The Gold Coast
If you fancy fine china and sweet treats, then it’s time to taste the sweeter side of life with a high tea on the Gold Coast. From creekside cafes to sophisticated coastal venues, there are plenty of places to indulge in delicious delicacies, pretty pastries and tiny, tasty sandwiches. While it’s t...
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17 July 2024
Gold Coast Wineries You Need To Visit
A visit to some Gold Coast vineyards, cellar doors, wineries and restaurants should feature on any foodie’s itinerary. With views as good as the vino, we suggest a long lunch and a designated driver. Our Hinterland region produces some fabulous offerings for wine lovers and many local wineries use f...
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08 May 2024
11 Lovely Spots For a Long Lunch
People who lunch longer, live longer. While we don’t have any scientific proof to back this statement, there's no doubt that a leisurely midday meal with friends is a simple pleasure that should be enjoyed often. These Gold Coast restaurants excel at long lunching with incredible dining, excellent s...
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19 March 2024
10 of The Best Gold Coast Bakeries
The rise of Gold Coast Bakeries continues with irresistible freshly baked aromas swirling throughout suburbs from our northernmost reaches of Sanctuary Cove through to the southern sweep of Coolangatta. An budget friendly-option for lunch, breakfast or morning tea, visit a Gold Coast bakery to fill ...
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07 March 2024
Gold Coast Rooftop Bars
Where better to enjoy a frosty, afternoon beverage with your favourite people than a rooftop bar overlooking the Gold Coast? We can’t think of a more appealing option. Luckily, our seaside city is blessed with plenty of venues where the views are as refreshing as the brews, the breeze is blowing and...
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18 October 2023
Where to Eat With Kids on the Gold Coast
If you’re bringing kids here on holiday then Gold Coast family friendly restaurants will be at the top of your hit list. Keep the clan well-fed and fuelled up for fun times at cafés with playgrounds close by, alfresco venues with room to run around and beachfront bistros serving up delicious childre...
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15 September 2023
Unforgettable Dining Experiences On the Gold Coast
Make it a meal to remember at venues that have something special. Take your pick from luxe Med-style pool club, sky high buffet, oceanfront fine dining or a country escape. Book well ahead at these Gold Coast restaurants you need to try. Palette at HOTA Gallery While the HOTA Gallery is filled with ...
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30 June 2023
Gold Coast's Most 'Grammable Dining Spots
It’s true that we eat with our eyes and when you’re served a dish that’s visually appealing, it somehow tastes better too. Feed your phone first at these gorgeous Gold Coast restaurants where food, views and design combine for the ultimate dining experience. La Luna Sitting pretty in a stunning wate...
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23 May 2023
8 Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants on the Gold Coast
Eating clean, green and plant-based food on the Gold Coast is easy as vegetable pie. With a slew of vegan and vegetarian restaurants serving up everything from delectable Asian dishes to nutritious super salads and incredible vegan baked goods, our plant-based friends will be very well fed. Here are...
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.