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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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08 September 2025
Spooky Season! Halloween at Gold Coast Theme Parks
Halloween on the Gold Coast is anything but ordinary, with the city’s world-class theme parks transforming into spine-tingling playgrounds of thrills, chills and family fun. From eerie mazes and fright-filled shows to trick-or-treat trails and kid-friendly entertainment, each park brings its own uni...
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03 September 2025
September School Holiday Survival Guide
School’s out for Spring and kids all over the country are celebrating their freedom… while their parents wonder how to keep them entertained for two weeks. Here on the Gold Coast we’ve got it covered with a huge range of attractions, entertainment and holiday activities. There are cool arts and cul...
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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...
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29 October 2024
The Best Gold Coast Golf Courses & Driving Ranges
With over 35 courses scattered across the city, the Gold Coast is a golfer’s paradise. You’ll find some of Australia’s best golf courses here, designed by some of the biggest stars of the sport including Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. The best bit? Unlike many other Australian cities ...
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.