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11 July 2025
3 Must-See Events at BLEACH* Festival 2025
Gold Coast's annual arts and culture festival back! Welcome to BLEACH* 2025. The festival’s dynamic program spans 11 days with free and ticketed events, installations, performances, gigs and galleries held at three vibrant festival hubs across the city: Kurrawa Park, Emerald Lakes, and HOTA. Be insp...
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02 July 2025
The Best Hotel Buffets on the Gold Coast
Hooray for the hotel buffet! If you're ready for decadent all-you-can-eat feast, Gold Coast hotels are serving up some truly mouthwatering buffet spreads. Step out to dinner for a tasty variety of dishes in a sophisticated setting. Or start the day with a decadent breakfast smorgasbord. Either way, ...
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27 June 2025
The Ultimate Gold Coast Guide For Sports Fans
Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or jumping into the action yourself, this city lives and breathes sport. The Gold Coast’s epic weather and active, outdoor lifestyle makes it a natural fit for sports fans – both locals and visitors. From the best spots to surf and skate, to heart-pounding ...
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17 June 2025
Best Tiny House Accommodation On The Gold Coast
The allure of the Gold Coast goes far beyond just its pristine beaches and buzzing metropolitan precincts. With the lush Hinterland at its back door, the Gold Coast and surrounding areas are emerging as a hub for tiny house accommodation and memorable into-the-wilderness escapes. Whether you're an e...
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13 June 2025
Family-Friendly Activities for the Winter School Holidays
Wondering how to spend the winter school holidays on the Gold Coast? Our city has a packed schedule of events, activities and family-friendly adventures to ensure kids (and parents) have the best holidays ever! From whale watching and a winter wonderland, to inspiring street festivals and theme park...
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12 June 2025
Get Cosy at These 10 Gold Coast Venues With A Fireplace
As the temperature drops, it’s time to dig out those snuggly jumpers, tuck into a hearty comfort meal and cradle a steaming cup of your favourite brew by the fire. Fortunately, the Gold Coast has no shortage of charming hideaways where crackling fires and cosy vibes await. From the Hinterland to th...
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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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05 June 2025
5 Great Reasons to Visit the Gold Coast in Winter
Looking for the perfect winter holiday? You’ve found it! The Gold Coast is gorgeous year round and winter offers a different experience of our beautiful seaside city. The summer heat and humidity is replaced with crisp air, glorious sunshine and bluebird skies - perfect weather for exploring, hiking...
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28 May 2025
Your Visitor Guide to the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Every year, professional athletes, running enthusiasts and folk from all walks (or should that be runs?!) of life converge on the Gold Coast for a very special sporting event. ASICS Gold Coast Marathon was first held in 1979 and since then has grown to become the pinnacle of road running events in A...
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23 May 2025
Stay a While: Gold Coast's Best Hotel Bars
From elegant lobby lounges to lively inner city rooftop venues, the Gold Coast is home to some exceptional hotel bars. Settle in, soak up the ambience and sample the work of expert mixologists with a signature cocktail. Lito - Mondrian Gold Coast Located on the ground floor of the brand new Mondrian...
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20 May 2025
The Best Things To Do At Night On The Gold Coast
The sun's gone down, dinner is done, but you're just getting started! If you're keen to keep the good times rolling, we’ve got you. The Gold Coast offers an epic lineup of night time entertainment experiences and things to do after dark, whether that's a cheeky cabaret show, some family friendly ga...
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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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14 May 2025
Local Flavour - Explore Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
Australia’s most authentic food and farming festival returns—bigger and tastier than ever! Scenic Rim Eat Local Month is a celebration of the food, produce and people of this fertile region of South East Queensland where much of our fresh produce is grown. There’s a host of foodie-focused events ta...
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07 May 2025
Where To Scuba Dive & Snorkel On The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is world-famous for its waves, but there’s just as much going on beneath the surface of our sparkling, blue ocean as there is on the surface. Scuba divers love the Gold Coast just as much as surfers do. With several islands just offshore as well as natural reefs teeming with sea life,...
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02 May 2025
Gold Coast Whale Watching Guide
Hanging out with humpbacks is a must-do when you're on the Gold Coast. Hop aboard a whale watching tour for incredible encounters with these massive marine mammals in the open ocean. To see them frolicking, breaching and blowing is an experience that will stay with you long after you set foot on lan...
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29 April 2025
Explore Burleigh Heads in 24 Hours: Where to Dine, Shop, Swim and Stay
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 laidback coastal vibes and natural beauty that this Gold Coast suburb is famous...
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.