LOCAL GUIDES
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07 November 2019
10 Things To Do On The Gold Coast For Under $20
Looking to stretch your holiday or weekend budget a bit further? With a myriad of activities on offer in our beautiful city, we’ve sourced 10 of the best things to do on your next holiday or weekend adventure. And the best part? They’ll cost you less than $20 a pop! 1. GRAB A BUDGET-FRIENDLY BITE Gr...
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01 November 2019
Love Birds? You’ll Love The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast may seem an unlikely destination for bird lovers, however, there are some amazing offerings for bird lovers – some in the most unexpected places. While some tourists delight in seeing ibis in the “wild” (for many birders, the Gold Coast is the first place they’ve encountered an ibis),...
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30 October 2019
Secret Spots Locals Love On The Gold Coast
There’s a hand-painted wooden sign nailed to a tree on the road leading from Canungra to Lamington National Park, which encourages motorists to simply “keep going”. And how apt this message is. From the lush, tranquil hinterland to bustling coastal suburbs; the Seaway and everything in-between that...
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25 October 2019
A Runner’s Guide To The Gold Coast
Being a professional athlete and living on the Gold Coast is nothing short of amazing. The places to run locally are often only a short drive away and are beautifully breathtaking – which makes me so proud to call the Gold Coast home. Although with much landscape to see and run, I’ll let you in on a...
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03 October 2019
Top 20 Gold Coast Experiences
As a city that boasts 300 days of beautiful sunshine, unmatched stretches of white sandy beaches, breath-taking landscapes and skylines, as well as the local’s best-kept secret, the Hinterland, it’s not surprising why many flock to experience the Gold Coast – Australia’s premier leisure and events d...
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26 September 2019
TOP 6 GOLD COAST KIDS CLUBS
Finally, it’s possible to have kid-free time on family holidays with these awesome kids clubs on the Gold Coast. Parents need not feel guilty as award-winning facilities with carefully planned activities and new friends have kids raring to go. PARADISE RESORT Kids will not want to leave once they di...
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25 September 2019
TOP 5 SWIMMING SPOTS ON THE GOLD COAST
Grab your flip-flops, thongs, jandals or whatever it is that you may call them; summer is near and the Gold Coast is heating up in the best ways. The surf is pumping, the fish are biting and there is more sun than we know what to do with. But with all this great weather you’re bound to want to cool ...
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13 September 2019
Top 10 Best Activities For Your Next Adrenaline Rush
The Gold Coast has long been known for putting the ‘fun’ in family holidays, thanks to its plethora of activities to suit all vacation types and thrill levels. If you’re the more enthusiastic thrill-seeker type and are on the hunt for your next adventure to get the heart racing and adrenaline pumpin...
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02 August 2019
HIT THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH THESE TOP GOLD COAST BIKING TRAILS
It doesn’t matter what kind of cyclist you are: the Gold Coast has something for everyone. With its long expanse of flat terrain beside one of the most picturesque coastlines on the planet; beginner cyclists and those preferring to cruise are well catered for. But should you wish for a tough climb, ...
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10 July 2019
WARM UP AT THESE NEW GOLD COAST FOODIE HOTSPOTS THIS WINTER
It’s no secret the Gold Coast has become somewhat of a seaside foodie haven over the last few years, with exceptional eateries and bars popping up all over the place. Believe it or not, winter is no exception in our perpetually sunny city. Recently, a few must-try newbies have swung open their doors...
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25 June 2019
CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND
Most visitors to the Gold Coast come with visions of sandy beaches, major events and crashing waves along 57km of coastline. But just a short drive from the city’s glistening waters and shiny highrises lie some of the most pristine rainforest and hinterland villages you’ll find. And they’re not just...
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21 June 2019
TRAVELLING TRIBES, STAY HERE – GOLD COAST TOURIST PARKS UNEARTHED
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a major travel movement happening at the moment… Couples, families and mates are jumping on the #vanlife bandwagon, switching the desk and the 9-5 grind for life on the road, and setting the nav-system to ‘explore’ in pursuit of an all-Aussie adventure. Road-trippi...
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06 June 2019
WHERE TO GET YOUR THEATRE FIX ON THE GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast isn’t usually a place people would associate with theatre, but it’s been said that we have one of the highest concentrations of amateur theatre companies in Australia right here. And with that comes a growing appetite for theatre more broadly. Which is good news for cultural tourists ...
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13 May 2019
ESCAPE TO THE HEART OF THE HINTERLAND
While it’s only 45 minutes from the beach, Springbrook is at the top of the Gold Coast hinterland and offers visitors a completely different experience from the coast, amongst ancient rainforest along the caldera of an ancient volcano. It’s home to stunning look-outs easily accessible on foot, and t...
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03 May 2019
LOCALS GUIDE: BEST BREAKY SPOTS ON THE GC
Rise, dine and shine this weekend or next holiday stay with the local’s inspired Gold Coast guide to the most important meal of the day. CARDAMOM POD Pictured: French Toast at Cardamom Pod, Southport. Image: Jerad Williams. Experts tell us to eat the rainbow and you’ll find it on the plate at Cardam...
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12 April 2019
Picnic Perfection in the Gold Coast Hinterland
With an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, the Gold Coast is the ultimate year-round destination for dining outdoors. Though who needs linen table wear and fancy restaurant staff when you can BYOP (that’s bring-your-own picnic blanket) and create your own #cheeseboardgoals? All you need is a...
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.