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02 December 2021
Theme Park Hacks For The Best Day Ever!
We’re known as a theme park super hub here on the Gold Coast, with five themed worlds offering everything from hair-raising waterslides and world-record breaking coasters, through to heart-warming animal encounters and nostalgic family fun. With so much choice and limited time to tick off your theme...
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04 November 2021
Local’s Guide To Currumbin
Crossing Currumbin Bridge as you drive south on Gold Coast Highway, you get a tempting glimpse of paddle boarders cruising across a calm, sparkling estuary and waves rolling into shore on the surf beach beyond. This is your first taste of a suburb that stretches from the beach to the lush hinterland...
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16 September 2021
Your Ultimate Guide To Getting Wet: Gold Coast Waves & Watersports
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Gold Coast watersports. We have some of the world’s longest canals and waterways (longer than Amsterdam and Venice combined!) which provide calm, protected waters to splash around in. Then there’s the 57km of pristine beaches, world-class surf and azure Paci...
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01 September 2021
Take Dad On A Gold Coast Adventure For Father’s Day
When it comes to celebrating Father’s Day this year, leave the socks and jocks at the shops and give dad a real thrill by taking him on an unexpected Gold Coast adventure. But where to? We’ve thought ahead and matched a range of dads to some suitable local suggestions. All you have to do is pick his...
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05 July 2021
Set Your Sights On North Gold Coast
North Gold Coast is where its at. Newcomers of the culinary kind are popping up all over the place. Between Southport and Sanctuary Cove, you’ll discover Mediterranean-inspired wine bars, dessert digs, family-friendly taprooms and bakehouses that will send your taste buds into a spin. There’s plenty...
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03 June 2021
Cosy Up For Winter On The Gold Coast
Winter on the Gold Coast might be “mild” to some. Visitors from southern states laugh at locals who rug up when the temperature gets below 20ºC, but living in sunshine so much of the year means we really feel it when the mercury drops! This winter, we’re reaching for our Ugg boots (locally made of ...
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17 May 2021
Walk On The Wild Side: 5 Easy Nature Walks On The Gold Coast
There’s nothing quite like a leisurely walk to stoke the senses and invigorate the soul. It’s also a wonderful way to go exploring and get a feel for a place, especially if you’re visiting for the first time. So stretch your legs and discover a whole new side of the Gold Coast. Here are some of our ...
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04 May 2021
Make A Splash! Water Sports Without The Waves
The Gold Coast might be world-famous for its surf, but there are plenty of activities to try where you can have a wonderful time on the water without a wave in sight. When we say these are immersive experiences, we mean it! Pack your towel and discover the aquatic adventures waiting on Gold Coast’s ...
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25 November 2020
Gold Coast Water Parks
When it comes to cooling down this summer, we know just the place. A world full of water parks await on the Gold Coast, so all you’ll have to do is slip into your swimmers, slop on that 50+ sunscreen and park yourselves poolside for a fix. Slide this way for your definitive guide to Gold Coast water...
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08 September 2020
Things To Do On The Gold Coast For Under $100
When you think of the Gold Coast, you might also imagine you’ll need a pocket full of cash to enjoy it? Not so! For under $100 you can enjoy a day out on the Gold Coast and sample the spoils of Australia’s Favourite Playground. Here are our top things to do under $100 worth adding to your itinerary ...
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11 August 2020
What To Do On The Gold Coast This Long Weekend
With the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend upon us, let us sort out your long weekend plans in style. From eating and drinking, outdoor markets, water activities to the perfect place to rest your head, read on, fellow holidayers. FIRST THINGS FIRST: WHERE TO STAY Coming from the north, you’ll want to ma...
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29 July 2020
Your Ultimate Guide To Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
When it comes to meeting the menagerie of feathered, spiky, slippery and furry friends that call our Gold Coast beach-meets-bush backyard home, head to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for the ultimate feel-good-fun-filled day out. BUT FIRST – BE AN EARLY BIRD Enjoy the lorikeet feeding at the entrance ...
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29 July 2020
Things To Do With Teens On The Gold Coast
Got teenagers along for the ride? From personal experience, we know the essential ingredients for holiday harmony is a solid plan that incorporates the rituals of sleep, eat, play and repeat. Sleep is the easy part, as there are so many options to choose from on the Gold Coast depending on your budg...
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25 February 2020
Date Ideas To Dial Up The Romance On The Gold Coast
As we’ve learned from the many dating shows that hit our TV (and mobile) screens, true love is best served wining and dining with your sweetheart at a magical beach oasis by night and throwing yourselves into one-of-a-kind experiences by day. If you’re looking for ideas for a truly magical getaway w...
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21 January 2020
Making Memories: 10 Experiences All Generations Can Enjoy
Long known as THE destination for a holiday, cast your mind back to some of the iconic experiences you had a child with your parents and grandparents on the Gold Coast. Formerly the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary (now Wildlife Sanctuary), the lorikeet feeding has been a staple of many a trip to the iconic...
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04 December 2019
Tee Off At These Award-Winning Greens On The Gold Coast
From the shores of Surfers Paradise to the serene lush rainforest that is the hinterland, the Gold Coast is home to some of the best vacation spots in Australia and on the planet. For golfers looking to experience the best courses the Gold Coast has to offer, let this guide introduce you to some of...
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.