HEALTH & WELLNESS
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17 January 2022
Gold Coast’s Top 10 Natural Chillout Spots
You don’t need to go far for a nature based escape on the Gold Coast. Scattered throughout the suburbs, beaches and valleys of our beautiful city are some premium pockets of natural goodness. Stroll down to the nearest creek to wash away your worries, or take a short road trip to the Hinterland for ...
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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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01 November 2021
On Your Bike! Your Gold Coast Cycling Guide
There’s a trail, track, road or pathway for every kind of cyclist on the Gold Coast – from toddler-terror on training wheels to lycra-clad long-distance athlete. With over 2400 kilometres of bikeways and shared pathways, the Gold Coast isn’t just a surfer’s paradise, it’s a cyclist’s utopia. Whether...
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07 October 2021
Experience Ultimate Relaxation On The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a mecca for rest and relaxation. Beautiful beaches, sea breezes, walkways winding through the rainforest, eateries with 180-degree ocean views, we’ve got it all. Not to mention zen-inducing bathhouses, float tanks and yoga studios, so you can soak, stretch and destress your way to ...
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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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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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01 September 2020
Binna Burra Rises From The Ashes
The iconic hinterland eco-tourism destination, Binna Burra Lodge, has reopened a year after the devastating 2019 bushfire. The rebuilding of the beloved Binna Burra Lodge has been a decidedly hands-on affair for senior management of the iconic eco-tourism venture. I spent an idyllic Gold Coast winte...
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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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13 December 2019
Get Outdoors With These Top Gold Coast Bushwalking Tracks
Looking for a different way to explore the beauty of the Gold Coast? With over 50km of pristine beaches and near 35,000 hectares of lush, world heritage listed sub-tropical rainforest, the Gold Coast is truly a walkers paradise. Grab your sneakers and prepare to discover some of the best self-guided...
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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...
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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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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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06 August 2019
BEST ROMANTIC GETAWAYS ON THE GOLD COAST
Whatever the weather or your taste, budget or accessibility needs, the Gold Coast boasts a large variety of accommodation options, making it the perfect destination for a couple’s getaway. Read on for our round-up of where you can go to find the ideal mood for romance… INDULGE LIKE A ROMAN WOULD If ...
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14 September 2018
HOW TO JOIN THE FITSPO MOVEMENT, IF ONLY FOR A WEEKEND
So what if the most exercise you get is racing home to watch The Bachelor? Not everyone is an athlete but you can look and act like one on the Gold Coast. If you can’t make it, then why not fake it? Craig Tansley looks at how you can carry on like a fitspo fanatic even if you’re far, far from it… A ...
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26 March 2018
5 TOTALLY INDULGENT WAYS TO UNWIND
If you’re feeling a little weary, reset your soul with a trip to the Coast. We’ve pulled together five ways to let go of the day to day hustle to replenish your energy. Recharge with us and return home with a spring in your step. FEEL WEIGHTLESS credit @freedom_float Block out all of the worlds ...
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10 November 2017
10 WAYS TO REVITALISE ON THE GOLD COAST
Healthy living is something we take pretty seriously ‘round here – and who could blame us when we’re living in bikinis and boardies for a good 300 days of the year?! (It’s a tough gig for some.) WALK AROUND BURLEIGH HEADS NATIONAL PARK Whether this is your first time to the Coast or you’re a regular...
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.