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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 August 2021
Stay In The Know: Uncover These 6 Gold Coast Local Gems
Maybe you’ve been to the Gold Coast before, but we guarantee there are still unexplored corners of our destination waiting to be discovered. They’re not that hard to find – you just have to know where to look. Luckily we’re more than happy to spread the love and share some local knowledge. Read on f...
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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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02 May 2021
6 Gold Coast Theme Parks
Adulting is hard and the art of play is too often left to the kids. Well, we say it’s time for the grown ups to get with the program, lighten up and let loose too! Theme Parks are just the antidote for taking life so seriously. Forget about lunch boxes and life admin for a day and focus on pure, una...
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10 March 2021
The Gold Coast’s Incredible New HOTA Gallery
While our local arts scene has been steadily growing in size and credibility, the new HOTA (Home of the Arts) Gallery will give the Gold Coast some serious cultural clout. After almost three years of construction, the doors to the largest Australian gallery outside a capital city will open on May 8,...
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06 November 2020
Gold Coast Play Guide
A travel guide showcasing just some of our exceptional experiences, welcoming you to come and play on the Gold Coast – Australia’s Favourite Playground. Celebrated for our picture-perfect mix of long sandy beaches, surf breaks and theme park thrills, explore our laidback ocean-front neighbourhoods a...
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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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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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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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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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16 July 2019
TOP SOUTHERN GOLD COAST EXPERIENCES YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
The Gold Coast is home to some of Australia’s best attractions and experiences. We look at what experiences you shouldn’t miss on the Southern Gold Coast during your next visit. COOLANGATTA The ultimate beach stroll There’s no more striking coastal walk in Australia than the three-kilometre path bet...
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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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28 May 2019
5 SPLASH-WORTHY WATERFALLS IN THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND
So you’ve decided to peel yourself away from the beach? Escape the seaside and dive into the Gold Coast’s diverse hinterland—the ‘green behind the gold’ as it’s fondly known. Here you’ll unearth a piece of the city’s fabric that’s as magical as the sandy coastline that made it famous. We’re helping ...
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.