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LOCAL GUIDES
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27 June 2025
The Ultimate Gold Coast Guide For Sports Fans
Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or jumping into the action yourself, this city lives and breathes sport. The Gold Coast’s epic weather and active, outdoor lifestyle makes it a natural fit for sports fans – both locals and visitors. From the best spots to surf and skate, to heart-pounding ...
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28 May 2025
Your Visitor Guide to the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Every year, professional athletes, running enthusiasts and folk from all walks (or should that be runs?!) of life converge on the Gold Coast for a very special sporting event. ASICS Gold Coast Marathon was first held in 1979 and since then has grown to become the pinnacle of road running events in A...
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14 May 2025
10 Reasons to Take a Sneeky Mid-Weeky on the Gold Coast
A sunny sojourn to the Gold Coast is always a good idea. And you don’t have to wait until the weekend hits to turn your getaway dreams into a reality. Mid-week is an ideal time to try out popular dining spots, book cool accom at a great rate, venture into the lush Hinterland and explore stretches of...
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10 April 2025
Glamping On The Gold Coast
Want to get back to nature but not a fan of camping? Glamping (glamorous camping) is the perfect solution – you get to stay in the great outdoors without compromising on creature comforts. To immerse yourself in the incredible natural beauty of the Gold Coast, simply step outside your door... or te...
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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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18 December 2024
Park Life: 10 of Gold Coast's Best Public Parks
The Gold Coast is known for it's outdoor lifestyle and it's easy to see why. Gorgeous weather year round, a stunning natural environment with plenty of green spaces, pristine beaches, sparkling waterways and so many beautiful parks. While the foreshore parks along the coastline are lovely, it's wor...
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17 December 2024
Your Guide to Gold Coast Public Transport
Getting around the Gold Coast on public transport is simple, safe and budget friendly. The city’s extensive and accessible public transport system includes bus, train, tram and ferry services. Whether you're on your way to work or study, attending a major event or exploring the city as a visitor, it...
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07 November 2024
The Ultimate Family Fun Destinations on the Gold Coast
If playful was a place, it would be the Gold Coast. It's a destination loved equally by parents and kids alike and with such a huge variety of things to do and places to visit, we reckon it's the best spot in Australia for family fun. In this flexible itinerary you'll find awesome activities for tod...
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30 October 2024
Best Shopping Hotspots on the Gold Coast
Ready for some retail therapy? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to hit the major malls with big brand names or browse local boutiques, splash some cash or score a bargain, Gold Coast shopping has a lot to offer. Here’s your guide to some of the city’s most popular retail precincts wh...
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15 October 2024
Discover the Best Camping Spots on the Gold Coast
Camping on the Gold Coast has been a popular holiday tradition for decades and as a result, there are plenty of excellent caravan parks and camping accommodation around town. From powered campsites to luxury glamping tents, self-contained cabins and safari tents, Gold Coast’s caravan parks provide a...
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23 September 2024
10 Things to Do With Toddlers on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a wonderland for the little people in your life. From exciting animal encounters and thrilling theme parks to immersive art experiences and adventures in nature, there are endless ways to entertain toddlers in this pocket of paradise. Gather your minis and make your way through our...
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13 September 2024
Get Lost in Gold Coast’s Natural Wonders, Waves & Wilderness
The Gold Coast gives you all the benefits of a big city like incredible dining, a buzzing culture scene and thriving nightlife. But part of our city's unique appeal is its proximity to pristine wilderness and natural beauty. This itinerary covers coastal and hinterland locations where you can immers...
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10 September 2024
Where to Stay For a Dreamy Couples Escape
There’s nothing like a few days away together to supercharge your relationship. Leave the routine behind and escape the Gold Coast for a couples' getaway where your only focus is having fun together, enjoying each other’s company and sharing some connection and affection. Whether it’s for a special ...
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15 August 2024
Things To Do On Rainy Gold Coast Days
There are 300 days of beautiful sunshine on the Gold Coast each year. As for the other 65 days… well, there’s no guarantee for perfect beach weather. But fear not… if you encounter a few rainy days during your stay, you don’t have to wait for the sun to come back out. There are loads of activities t...
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15 August 2024
The Best Fishing Spots on the Gold Coast
You’re never far from a good fishing spot on the Gold Coast. With a huge variety of waterways to explore, from canals, creeks, estuaries and mangroves to urban lakes and long stretches of beach with seawalls and sand pumping jetties, there are plenty of places to cast a line. While offshore action f...
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12 July 2024
How To Spend Golden Hour on the Gold Coast
Golden hour is that magical stretch of time from late afternoon until dark, as the light lingers and the twilight descends. There are stacks of ways to wrap up your day and fill in time before dinner. Sundowners at the local surf club après beach, hinterland sunset picnics, twilight comedy gigs, tri...
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.