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21 February 2022
Raise Your Spirits At A Gold Coast Distillery
We've got endless beaches, award-winning restaurants and craft breweries galore on the Gold Coast, but did you know it's also home to a bunch of seriously amazing distilleries? From artisan gin and botanical vodka to moreish spiced rum, treat yourself to some sensory pleasure and pay a visit to a Go...
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18 February 2022
Top 10 Picnic Spots On The Gold Coast
Fresh air, nature and good food in the great outdoors. There are few better ways to spend a sunny day than packing a picnic and heading to a special spot to enjoy the simple things. Many of Gold Coast’s beach front parks are ideal for picnics (Burleigh to North Burleigh, Broadbeach and Coolangatta i...
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09 February 2022
Keep It Fresh: Where To Get Your Gold Coast Produce
Fancy yourself a bit of a foodie with a penchant for fresh produce? You've come to the right place. The Gold Coast is now known as a gastronomic destination with growers, producers, providores and culinary connoisseurs serving up all sorts of delicious delicacies. So whether you're after the freshes...
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04 February 2022
4 Day Trips You Can Take From The Gold Coast
If you’re looking to explore other parts of stunning South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, the Gold Coast is the perfect home base. Within an hour’s drive, there’s such a diverse choice of destinations to visit, from a buzzing capital city, to quaint coastal villages and a bohemian cou...
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25 January 2022
Gold Coast’s 5 Most Instagrammable Beaches
Hashtag holiday snaps! There are plenty of lush coastal locations on the Gold Coast to fill your feed with stretches of white sand, perfect surf, blue hues and great views. To save you scouting, here’s our take on Gold Coast’s 5 most Instagrammable beaches. No filter required… GREENMOUNT BEACH & RA...
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17 January 2022
Gold Coast’s Top 10 Natural Chillout Spots
You don’t need to go far for a nature based escape on the Gold Coast. Scattered throughout the suburbs, beaches and valleys of our beautiful city are some premium pockets of natural goodness. Stroll down to the nearest creek to wash away your worries, or take a short road trip to the Hinterland for ...
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14 January 2022
Midweek Gold Coast Getaway
This year, the Australia Day public holiday falls on a Wednesday (January 26th, 2022). If you ask us, it’s the perfect excuse for a spontaneous midweek Gold Coast getaway. (Hot tip: take Thursday and Friday off for a five day weekend!) We’ve sourced some ideal accommodation where you can stay and pl...
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04 January 2022
Take A Bite Of Gold Coast’s Best Burgers
Abig appetite calls for a meal that not only tastes amazing but satisfies your hunger too. We can’t think of a better option than a scrumptious burger loaded with all the good stuff. It’s a universally loved cuisine that really hits the spot, and exactly what you need after an action-packed, sun-dre...
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21 December 2021
Top 7 Waterfalls To Visit On The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is famous for its sun, sand and surf – and for good reason. But our enchanting Hinterland is equally worthy of attention. Head for the mountains of Springbrook and Lamington National Parks, or Tamborine Mountain, where you can wander among ancient rainforests and cool fresh water cree...
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02 December 2021
Theme Park Hacks For The Best Day Ever!
We’re known as a theme park super hub here on the Gold Coast, with five themed worlds offering everything from hair-raising waterslides and world-record breaking coasters, through to heart-warming animal encounters and nostalgic family fun. With so much choice and limited time to tick off your theme...
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09 November 2021
24 Hour Central Gold Coast Itinerary
Don’t get stuck in old-school thinking – this is not the Gold Coast of yesteryear. Our central ‘hood is home to charming, sun-soaked cafes, kilometres of coastal walking paths, craft breweries, revamped shopping centres, urban marketplaces, and some of the best live music venues on the Coast . Consi...
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04 November 2021
Local’s Guide To Currumbin
Crossing Currumbin Bridge as you drive south on Gold Coast Highway, you get a tempting glimpse of paddle boarders cruising across a calm, sparkling estuary and waves rolling into shore on the surf beach beyond. This is your first taste of a suburb that stretches from the beach to the lush hinterland...
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01 November 2021
On Your Bike! Your Gold Coast Cycling Guide
There’s a trail, track, road or pathway for every kind of cyclist on the Gold Coast – from toddler-terror on training wheels to lycra-clad long-distance athlete. With over 2400 kilometres of bikeways and shared pathways, the Gold Coast isn’t just a surfer’s paradise, it’s a cyclist’s utopia. Whether...
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22 October 2021
Best Brunch Spots On The Gold Coast
Brunching is a popular past time on the Gold Coast and it's easy to see why. We've got splendid sunshine to bask in, fresh sea breezes blowing, an incredible foodie scene and some very cool venues with mouth-watering menus. So sleep in, enjoy a slow morning and begin your day in the best way… with a...
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07 October 2021
Experience Ultimate Relaxation On The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a mecca for rest and relaxation. Beautiful beaches, sea breezes, walkways winding through the rainforest, eateries with 180-degree ocean views, we’ve got it all. Not to mention zen-inducing bathhouses, float tanks and yoga studios, so you can soak, stretch and destress your way to ...
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28 September 2021
Gold Coast Coffee: The Ultimate Guide On Where To Get The Good Stuff
It’s so much more than a caffeinated beverage – it’s a way of life! Coffee connoisseurs on the Gold Coast know that there’s no better way to start the day than with a steaming hot cuppa. The aroma of roasted beans transports you to your happy place and that first sip brings a sigh of satisfaction. T...
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.