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 the sublime coastline. Sound like your kind of holiday? Here’s 10 reasons why you should throw out the rule book and take a sneeky mid-weeky on the Gold Coast. 

1. Chase Waterfalls At Your Own Pace

Wilderness, wildlife and waterfalls sounds like your kind of holiday? Immerse yourself in the sounds of nature with a visit to the Gold Coast’s magical Hinterland. Think: a World Heritage-listed playground with 100,000 hectares filled with rainforest and thundering waterfalls cascading down cliffs. Head to Springbrook (in particular the 4km Twin Falls Circuit) and Lamington National Park to experience some of this natural magic. It’s time for you to explore the green beyond the gold. 

2. Eat Your Way Through The Coast’s Incredible Culinary Scene

Getting an oceanfront table at some of the Gold Coast’s best restaurants can be a challenge, but mid-week, it’s no problem. Transport yourself to the Mediterranean at La Luna Beach Club, feel the ocean breeze in your hair while tucking into a long luncg, or soak up breathtaking hinterland views at The Paddock Restaurant in Beechmont. Want more? These ‘gram-worthy restaurants have your name on them. 

3. Indulge In A Mid-Week Spa Session 

Who says pampering yourself has to wait until the weekend? There has never been a better time than mid-week to book yourself into one of the Gold Coast’s many incredible day spas. Unwind in unparalleled luxury at One Spa at RACV Royal Pines. The pavilion is home to gorgeous treatment rooms with private decks that overlook a lake complete with swans floating by. Recharge with a sauna and mineral bath at Soak Bathhouse or really zen out with a few nights stay at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat where you can indulge in holistic wellbeing treatments from facials to reiki.  

4. Sip Cocktails Poolside In A Private Cabana

Give your mates major FOMO with a few snaps on your social media of you reclining poolside with a cocktail in hand. Take your pick from perfect Gold Coast swimming pools. From Palm Spring vibes at QT Gold Coast, to the tropical lagoon (complete with fish) at JW Marriott Resort & Spa. Isoletto Pool Club (picutred) and Cali Beach Club are stunning spots to catch some fun in the sun.

5. Make Your Mid-Week Birthday One To Remember

If you’ve just realised your birthday falls on a Tuesday this year, it’s time to change the narrative and book yourself a sneeky mid-weeky to the Gold Coast. What better way to celebrate yourself than with a holiday to this dreamy spot? Start your day with a smooth coffee and flaky pastry at one of the best bakeries. Take a dip at one of the many incredible beaches. Treat yourself to a long lunch with a view and top it off with a cocktail at a rooftop bar - the GC is brimming with them. Or charter a charming vintage boat and cruise the spectacular waterways. Now that’s a birthday to remember!

6. Tee Off Mid-Week

Fun fact: The Gold Coast boasts over 30 golf courses. And there’s no better time to hit the green than mid-week with the fairways all yours to enjoy. Not much of a golfer? There’s hours of fun to be had at Top Golf. Grab your mates, slip into a booth and swing to hit various targets at a driving range that’s more adult playground than serious golfing. 

7. Score The Best Hotel Rooms

From luxury high rises like The Langham, perched right on the beach, to magical retreats nestled in the hinterland, there’s a plethora of epic accommodation options for you to recharge at on the Gold Coast. And best of all if you book during the week you’re almost guaranteed a cheaper rate than those who holiday there on the weekend. That’s more money in your pocket to spend on the important things…like cocktails from the hotel bar. 

8. Have A Mid-Week Reset

There’s no need to wait until Saturday to reset after a long week at work. Avoid burnout by breaking up your 9-5 with a cheeky getaway on a Tuesday. Book a couple of days annual leave either side and before you know it, the weekend has rolled around again and you’re back to chill time. Go at your own pace - you deserve it. 

9. Seek Out Once-In-A-Lifetime Adventures

There’s bucket list-worthy experiences aplenty on the Gold Coast, and there’s no better time to discover them than during a mid-week getaway. See the Gold Coast from above on a helicopter tour, skydive, parasailing or in a hot air balloon. 

Get your adrenaline pumping with a ride on Arro Jet - the wildest ride on the Gold Coast waterways. Or really test your nerve with Australia’s highest building climb, SkyPoint Climb, 270 metres above sea level. Swing through the treetops on a high ropes course in the rainforest, or don some scuba gear and discover Wonder Reef, a mind blowing artificial dive site just off Main Beach.

10. Take Your Office To The Beach

You know what makes replying to endless work emails 1,000 times better? Doing so while you dip your toes in the sand. If you’re out of annual leave, why not take your office to the beach? Grab a beach tent or pop up an umbrella on the edge of Tallebudgera Creek and spend your lunch break going for a stand-up paddle board sesh in the calm water. Or, park yourself and your laptop on the sand at Rainbow Bay and float in the crystal clear ocean between Zoom meetings, then refuel with a classic pub lunch at the iconic Rainbow Bay Surf Club.