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01 December 2025
Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Gold Coast
Spend an unforgettable night celebrating New Year’s Eve on the Gold Coast. Bring in 2026 at an epic array of New Year’s events sprinkled throughout the city. From glamorous rooftop soirées and free fireworks on the beach to river cruises and dance floor fiestas, there’s something to tempt everybody...
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26 November 2025
Blues on Broadbeach: The Iconic Gold Coast Music Festival You Can’t Miss
In May each year, the Gold Coast transforms into a vibrant hub of rhythm and blues as Blues on Broadbeach rolls into town. The beloved festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, and it’s going to be an event to remember. With an epic lineup of 60+ musical acts from around the world, surrounde...
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12 November 2025
Where to Get Your Santa Photos on the Gold Coast
It's an annual tradition that little people, pets and parents love. Santa has arrived on the Gold Coast to sprinkle some Christmas magic and take some festive photos. Get in quick - he needs to get back to the North Pole to prep for his big delivery day. Here’s where to get your Gold Coast Santa pho...
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31 October 2025
Local’s Guide To Coolangatta
With a world famous point break, sprawling sandy beaches, amazing restaurants and a slightly slower pace of life, Coolangatta is renowned for its casual coastal culture. Join the laid back vibes with pursuits such as leisurely walks along the shore, alfresco dining and making the most of local beach...
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03 October 2025
T20 Cricket Clash: Australia vs India Hits the Gold Coast
One of the most exciting events on the Australian sports calendar is coming to the Gold Coast! The T20 International cricket will see the Gold Coast host the Indian men’s team for the first time ever as they take on Australia. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love the electric atmosphere of wor...
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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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12 August 2025
Travel Hacks For Your Gold Coast Holiday
Want to make the most of your time on the Gold Coast? We've got you! From top planning tips and what to pack, to some handy apps and money saving hacks, here's how to ace your holiday. Download the Experience Gold Coast app Want to experience everything this city has to offer? There’s an app for t...
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06 June 2025
Plan the Perfect Sneeky Mid-Weeky: 4-Day Gold Coast Itinerary
Mid-week is magic on the Gold Coast! And with incredible Sneeky Mid-Weeky deals on some of the city’s best accommodation, dining and experiences, there’s never been a better time to book a getaway between Monday and Thursday. This 4-day itinerary showcases just a few of the amazing Sneeky Mid-Weeky...
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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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16 April 2025
8 Excellent Reasons to Stay & Play on the Gold Coast
The weather’s cooling down, but the 2025 Gold Coast events calendar is firing up! Free blues music in Broadbeach, celebrations of surf culture, Australia’s largest nostalgia festival and the action-packed Pacific Airshow are all coming to town. For an unrivalled experience, stay and play in the cen...
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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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05 February 2025
From the Beach to Beechmont: Two Days on the Gold Coast
Visitors to the Gold Coast are often torn between soaking up the sunshine on our glorious beaches and exploring the World Heritage-listed wilderness of the Hinterland. Fortunately you can quite literally have the best of both worlds, even with limited time. This two day itinerary takes you from the ...
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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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17 December 2024
Your Guide to Gold Coast Public Transport
Getting around the Gold Coast on public transport is simple, safe and budget friendly. The city’s extensive and accessible public transport system includes bus, train, tram and ferry services. Whether you're on your way to work or study, attending a major event or exploring the city as a visitor, it...
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27 November 2024
The Gold Coast by Land, Sea and Air
With our coastal location, winding waterways and lush Hinterland Gold Coast looks good from every angle.. and there are so many ways to explore it! Here’s a list of some epic experiences to admire our beautiful vistas from the land, sea and air. See the city from a different perspective… The Gold C...
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02 November 2024
Itinerary: 24 Hours on Southern Gold Coast
Surf some of the world’s best waves, explore the freshwater swimming holes and rainforest of the Hinterland or splash around in the clear waters of some stunning creeks - there are many ways to spend a dreamy day on the southern Gold Coast. You could hang out with hundreds of Australian animals at C...
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.