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03 September 2025
September School Holiday Survival Guide
School’s out for Spring and kids all over the country are celebrating their freedom… while their parents wonder how to keep them entertained for two weeks. Here on the Gold Coast we’ve got it covered with a huge range of attractions, entertainment and holiday activities. There are cool arts and cul...
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26 August 2025
Get Up And Gold Coast! Family Fun Edition
If you’re on holiday with kids, chances are they’ll be ready to Get up and Gold Coast at the crack of dawn! Luckily we’ve compiled a very comprehensive list of family-friendly activities that will fill your days with fun. From floating inflatable obstacle courses, to furry friends and nature-based e...
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25 August 2025
Get Up And Gold Coast! Locations From the Shoot
The Gold Coast is giving perfect holiday destination in the new Get Up and Gold Coast campaign. Want to replicate it on your next visit? Follow in Alex’s footsteps to create an unforgettable holiday that showcases the best of this stunning city.With a variety of incredible experiences from our belov...
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24 August 2025
Get Up And Gold Coast in Burleigh Heads
Get up and Gold Coast in one of the city's favourite beachside locations! Discover all the best spots to explore in Burleigh Heads in this 24-hour itinerary. Stroll through the National Park, surf the point break, explore some of the best bars and restaurants, bask on the beach and soak up the laidb...
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18 August 2025
Family Friendly Attractions in Surfers Paradise
If you’re looking for the perfect family friendly destination, bring the kids to Surfers Paradise. With pristine beaches, laid-back vibes, and an endless list of epic activities, it’s basically a family-fun jackpot. Rain or shine, these family-friendly things to do in Surfers Paradise are loved by ...
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20 May 2025
The Best Things To Do At Night On The Gold Coast
The sun's gone down, dinner is done, but you're just getting started! If you're keen to keep the good times rolling, we’ve got you. The Gold Coast offers an epic lineup of night time entertainment experiences and things to do after dark, whether that's a cheeky cabaret show, some family friendly ga...
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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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07 May 2025
Where To Scuba Dive & Snorkel On The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is world-famous for its waves, but there’s just as much going on beneath the surface of our sparkling, blue ocean as there is on the surface. Scuba divers love the Gold Coast just as much as surfers do. With several islands just offshore as well as natural reefs teeming with sea life,...
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14 March 2025
Sustainable Travel: Your Gold Coast Eco-Tourism Guide
With landscapes, beaches, waterways and mountains as gorgeous as the Gold Coast’s, it’s a given that we care deeply about our environment. Our natural attractions captivate visitors and locals alike on the daily and we’re passionate about preserving them for future generations. Our outdoor lifestyle...
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17 February 2025
Plan the Ultimate Multi-Generational Family Holiday
Finding a holiday destination that delights everyone from toddlers to teens - and Nana too - may not seem like an easy feat, but on the Gold Coast, it’s an absolute breeze. With magical naturescapes to explore, activities that bring out the inner child in everyone, and incredible places to stay, th...
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01 February 2025
Unique Experiences Only Found on the Gold Coast
It’s no surprise that the Gold Coast is a multi-award-winning destination. We're one of a kind! Our stunning city boasts an impressive array of unique, family friendly experiences you simply can’t find anywhere else. From the some of oldest rainforests in the world, to the fastest roller coaster in ...
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07 January 2025
Ultimate Gold Coast Adventure Guide: From Beach to Hinterland
If you're looking for action and adventure, you've come to the right place. The Gold Coast is a destination that delivers on diverse experiences with wide open spaces and wilderness, world-class attractions and breathtaking natural beauty alongside, fine dining, cool culture, sophisticated shopping ...
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29 October 2024
The Best Gold Coast Golf Courses & Driving Ranges
With over 35 courses scattered across the city, the Gold Coast is a golfer’s paradise. You’ll find some of Australia’s best golf courses here, designed by some of the biggest stars of the sport including Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. The best bit? Unlike many other Australian cities ...
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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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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...
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30 November 2023
South Stradbroke Island: The Gold Coast’s Best Kept Secret
This peaceful, picturesque island is the Gold Coast’s best-kept secret. In fact, South Stradbroke Island is one of Queensland’s best secrets despite the fact it’s barely a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of Main Beach. You’ll always have a patch of paradise to yourself on South Straddie, as...
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.