LOCAL GUIDES
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04 February 2019
5 UNIQUE WAYS TO SPEND VALENTINE’S DAY ON THE GOLD COAST
It’s that time of year again lovers and where better to celebrate Valentine’s Day than on the sparkly Gold Coast? That’s a rhetorical question, there’s nowhere better Anyway, because we understand some people believe treating your loved one to a romantic dinner shouldn’t be reserved for one tiny li...
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08 August 2018
THE REAL GC SUBURBS OF INSTAGRAM
To add a little more local love to your feed, point yourself south (as we locals like to do) and wander the beachside ‘burbs of Mermaid, Nobby’s (Nobby Beach), Burleigh, Palmy (Palm Beach), Kirra, and that old salty dog – Cooly (Coolangatta), for a quintessential Gold Coast coastal fix. Image: Bam B...
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31 July 2018
6 GOLD COAST BARS THE LOCALS DON’T WANT YOU TO FIND
It may surprise you to learn the Gold Coast is home to an array of bespoke bars, many of which have swung open their doors in the last year and all of which offer a very distinct vibe, much-loved by locals. From nautical to endless summer inspired spaces, the potential good times are endless and you...
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20 July 2018
A LOCALS GUIDE TO GOLD COAST MARKETS WITH ANNETTE DALEY
From endless racks of lust-worthy linens, to live acoustic gigs and gourmet food trucks that serve up finger-lickin’ street eats, our market scene has really upped its ante. With only so many Sundays in a year, it’s becoming more and more difficult for us to choose which to peruse. With that in mind...
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05 April 2018
INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES ON THE GOLD COAST
If you were one of the millions of people mesmerised by the incredible Indigenous performances of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, this list is for you. Among the many talented performers was Gold Coast local and director of the Gathering performance, Luther Cora. Luther’s vo...
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26 March 2018
YOUR LOCAL’S GUIDE TO SURFERS PARADISE
The bright lights of Surfers Paradise have a way of beckoning even the most zen travelers. The precinct’s appetite for attention is legendary and it’s consistency for updating itself is what keeps millions coming back for more. Allow yourself to get swept up in it. Feel the energy that pulsates thro...
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26 March 2018
YOUR LOCAL’S GUIDE TO COOLANGATTA & CURRUMBIN
If the name’s itself doesn’t make you feel cooler, the wash of salty air will certainly boost your coastal swagger as you make your way into Coolangatta. Adding to cool blue and sugary white hues of Cooly, neighbouring ‘burb Currumbin’s skies are speckled with vibrant green and red thanks to lorikee...
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12 March 2018
YOUR LOCAL’S GUIDE TO SOUTHPORT & LABRADOR
Make yourself at home while visiting Southport and Labrador. The original CBD of the Gold Coast and recent athletic hub, is brimming with tasty eats and memorable activities – here’s what the locals like to do: COFFEE TIME First you’ll need coffee. Drop in to the Brickworks on Ferry Road for a cu...
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13 March 2018
WHERE TO GET YOUR CAFFEINE FIX
Start each day of your holiday on a good note. The Gold Coast caffeine scene is overflowing with dedicated baristas, in-house roasters and conscious connoisseurs. The demand for good coffee post-surf, has ensured cafes and caffeine nooks are dripping with the goods from north to south. SOUTHPORT BLE...
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08 March 2018
YOUR LOCAL’S GUIDE TO COOMERA & NORTHERN GOLD COAST
Home to theme parks, superyachts and luxury island, the Northern Gold Coast is also super close to paths that lead to the hinterland and neighboring city ‘ Bris-vegas. You’ll love Coomera and the Northern Gold Coast. Be sure to tick these local favourites off your list: IT’S COFFEE TIME Ok first th...
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06 February 2018
ESCAPE TO THE HINTERLAND
As the weather cools (a little) it’s time to take advantage of the nearby Gold Coast Hinterland. Think cosy nights in, a morning soundtrack featuring rainforest birds and wistful wanders to sparkling waterfalls. Only a 40 drive from the coast, it’s an easy choice when when you’re in need of a little...
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04 January 2018
LOCAL’S GUIDE: 10 PLACES TO SHOP
You’ll catch local mum and children’s fashion brand owner Sarah Van Vliet selling her coastal-inspired bohemian pieces of label Dusty Child every second weekend at The Village Markets. Though she’s passionate about supporting independent, local brands, she’s also rather partial to a shopping day at ...
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10 November 2017
10 GOLD COAST CAFES BY LOZ COULTER
When she’s not working on PR, social media or travel writing for clients, you’ll find Lauren Coulter with her nose to the ground looking for newcomers to the Gold Coast’s café scene. With a penchant for a strong flat white and a slight smashed-avo obsession, it’s no surprise Lauren instinctively kno...
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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
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...
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.