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14 January 2025
Gold Coast's Event Calendar
If you’re planning to visit the Gold Coast, it makes sense to time your trip to coincide with some of the epic events. Experience the Gold Coast's dynamic festivals, enthralling performances, top-tier sports and unique culture that set the city buzzing with an electrifying atmosphere and unmatched e...
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18 December 2024
Park Life: 10 of Gold Coast's Best Public Parks
The Gold Coast is known for it's outdoor lifestyle and it's easy to see why. Gorgeous weather year round, a stunning natural environment with plenty of green spaces, pristine beaches, sparkling waterways and so many beautiful parks. While the foreshore parks along the coastline are lovely, it's wor...
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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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09 December 2024
Beat the Heat: Activities and Spots to Keep Cool
Most of the time, the Gold Coast's subtropical climate means heavenly weather, heaps of sunshine and beautiful blue skies. But occasionally, in the middle of summer when temperatures soar and the humidity hits, some options to get out of the sun and keep cool are required! We've got you covered with...
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03 December 2024
Summer Holiday Fun For Families
The perfect summer holiday includes a good mix of activities and adventures that will keep kids of all ages happy… and some downtime for parents too! Entertain toddlers and keep teens off their screens with this epic list of the best attractions, activities and entertainment for a fun-filled, action...
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29 November 2024
SUP Board Gold Coast: Top Spots and SUP Hire
We’re claiming it - the Gold Coast has got to be one of the world’s best cities for stand up paddle boarding. Not only are we blessed with beautiful beaches but there are kilometres of sparkling water ways winding through residential areas past pretty foreshore parks and waterfront precincts. The nu...
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21 November 2024
Diving Into The Best Hotel Pools On The Gold Coast
Sure the Gold Coast is home to glorious, sun-drenched beaches, but if you want to embrace holiday mode and really bliss out, then the epic array of luxe hotel pools on offer is where you’ll want to throw a towel down when the temps rise. Think laidback luxe, clear, cool water, gourmet food delivered...
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21 November 2024
Where To Buy The Best And Freshest Seafood On The Gold Coast
For foodies, there's one major advantage to the Gold Coast's seaside location - fresh and succulent seafood straight from the ocean! Here are some locally loved providers of prawns, bugs, crabs and delicious fish, as fresh as you can get. Gold Coast Fisherman's Co-op For the freshest seafood look n...
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14 November 2024
Celebrate the Festive Season at HOTA
Join in the many festive celebrations happening at the HOTA precinct over the holiday season. From Christmas movies and markets, to a performance of The Nutcracker and plenty of New Year’s Eve fun, there’s an event for everyone, from families to flamenco dancers. Every single one of these festive e...
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08 November 2024
Gold Coast Culture: Here & Now
The latest exhibition at HOTA extends far beyond the walls of the gallery to encompass many different kinds of creativity. Featuring the work of 42 artists with a connection to the city, Here & Now: Gold Coast Triennial is a tribute to our evolving arts scene and HOTA’s signature move of making cre...
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30 October 2024
Best Shopping Hotspots on the Gold Coast
Ready for some retail therapy? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to hit the major malls with big brand names or browse local boutiques, splash some cash or score a bargain, Gold Coast shopping has a lot to offer. Here’s your guide to some of the city’s most popular retail precincts wh...
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17 October 2024
20 Free Things To Do on the Gold Coast
You don’t need to blow the budget to have a rich experience in this city. In fact, you don’t need to spend a cent! Here are some of the best free things to do and places to go on the Gold Coast. We’re all for chasing waterfalls and there are plenty to find around here. Explore beyond the beach a...
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15 October 2024
Discover the Best Camping Spots on the Gold Coast
Camping on the Gold Coast has been a popular holiday tradition for decades and as a result, there are plenty of excellent caravan parks and camping accommodation around town. From powered campsites to luxury glamping tents, self-contained cabins and safari tents, Gold Coast’s caravan parks provide a...
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20 August 2024
Spring Time on the Gold Coast
Spring is a magical time of year in this part the world. The weather's warm but not too hot, the days are sunny and the water is gorgeous. And better yet, there are so many fun ways to spend your time without spending much money. If you’re looking for free stuff to do on the Gold Coast (or budget f...
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17 July 2024
Gold Coast Wineries You Need To Visit
A visit to some Gold Coast vineyards, cellar doors, wineries and restaurants should feature on any foodie’s itinerary. With views as good as the vino, we suggest a long lunch and a designated driver. Our Hinterland region produces some fabulous offerings for wine lovers and many local wineries use f...
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12 July 2024
How To Spend Golden Hour on the Gold Coast
Golden hour is that magical stretch of time from late afternoon until dark, as the light lingers and the twilight descends. There are stacks of ways to wrap up your day and fill in time before dinner. Sundowners at the local surf club après beach, hinterland sunset picnics, twilight comedy gigs, tri...
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.