MUST DO
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13 May 2019
ESCAPE TO THE HEART OF THE HINTERLAND
While it’s only 45 minutes from the beach, Springbrook is at the top of the Gold Coast hinterland and offers visitors a completely different experience from the coast, amongst ancient rainforest along the caldera of an ancient volcano. It’s home to stunning look-outs easily accessible on foot, and t...
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08 April 2019
ACTION PACKED FUN FOR FAMILIES ON THE GOLD COAST
There’s been a recent shift in our holiday requirements because, unlike their weary mother, the very last thing my kids are looking for in a holiday is chill time. My kids have spent many summers riding, sliding, and splashing through the right-of-passage thrill rides and slides in the Theme Park Ca...
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19 October 2018
HOW TO SPEND A FUN-FILLED WEEKEND ON THE GOLD COAST
If The Hangover taught us anything, it is that a lot of interesting things can happen in a short amount of time. A LOT. Which is perfect, because we’ve made you something should you find yourself with a weekend to spare and decide a trip to the Gold Coast is the best way to spend it (it is). Without...
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04 September 2018
9 COOL NEW PLACES TO HIT UP ON YOUR NEXT GOLD COAST HOLIDAY
Over the last year the Gold Coast food scene in particular absolutely exploded with epic new venues opening left, right and centre to the delight of both locals and visitors who don’t seem to mind a tasty feast or two (guilty). Not only new food venues though, the Coast has also seen the introductio...
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28 August 2018
6 INCREDIBLE GOLD COAST TOURS
Local media personality and die-hard surf lover Liz Cantor knows a thing or two about the best to see and do here on the Gold Coast. We had a chat to get the low-down on Liz’s must-do tour experiences to help you put together your ultimate GC itinerary. SKYPOINT CLIMB Image: SkyPoint Australia Faceb...
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14 August 2018
8 WAYS TO TAP INTO THE COAST’S CULTURAL WAVE
1. ATTEND CULTURAL EVENTS Arty people love to include you in arty things so they created arty festivals that make it super easy for you to access all the arts. The Gold Coast’s premiere arts and culture festival Bleach* is back in April for an incredible line up of free and easily accessible ar...
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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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13 July 2018
7 NEW THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS ON THE GOLD COAST
Image credit: Pacific Fair PLAY STREET Pacific Fair has answered our shopping-with-kids prayers with the installation of Play Street. A little wonderland for young ones and a haven for parents; it’s a worthy reward for good behaviour while you get your shopping on. Tucked neatly next to Krispy Kreme...
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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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13 March 2018
SURF SAFETY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING TO THE WAVES
Gold Coast beaches are world-famous and clearly beautiful, but they can also be unpredictable. Keep you and your family safe in the surf with these tips: STAY BETWEEN THE FLAGS This is the number one rule of the beach: ALWAYS swim between the red and yellow flags. This patch of beach is the safest ...
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06 February 2018
HYPE IT UP ON THE DC RIVALS HYPERCOASTER
Gear up for the longest, highest and fastest rollercoaster in the southern hemisphere. Warner Bros. Movie World is home to the DC Rivals Hypercoaster which is the first of its kind in the whole of Australia. See if you can handle this view from the front seat before you jump in line for the ride. Ar...
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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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04 January 2018
ARTS AND CULTURE ON THE GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast is overflowing with creatives and they are certainly making their mark on our beautiful city. From street art murals bringing colour to concrete and live performances bringing music to public spaces, it’s easy to get involved in our coastal cultural wave. If you’re here on a whim, the...
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10 November 2017
10 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS ON THE GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast’s kid cred is renowned – theme parks, sand, sea, cuddly encounters, worlds built entirely for those that bounce, and ice creameries on just about every corner. If its been a while since you’ve been to the Coast, or it’s your first time, follow these local tips to make your trip a guar...
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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...
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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...
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.