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21 January 2020
Making Memories: 10 Experiences All Generations Can Enjoy
Long known as THE destination for a holiday, cast your mind back to some of the iconic experiences you had a child with your parents and grandparents on the Gold Coast. Formerly the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary (now Wildlife Sanctuary), the lorikeet feeding has been a staple of many a trip to the iconic...
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14 January 2020
Best Beach Hideouts To Visit In 72 Hours
Whether you’re yearning for a relaxing escape or an action-packed adventure, the Gold Coast offers some of the best beach havens to visit in the country. From expansive stretches of pristine island sands to metro city foreshores and coves off the beaten track, we guarantee you’ll no sooner be enjoyi...
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13 December 2019
Get Outdoors With These Top Gold Coast Bushwalking Tracks
Looking for a different way to explore the beauty of the Gold Coast? With over 50km of pristine beaches and near 35,000 hectares of lush, world heritage listed sub-tropical rainforest, the Gold Coast is truly a walkers paradise. Grab your sneakers and prepare to discover some of the best self-guided...
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05 December 2019
3 Gold Coast Scenic Drives For Day Trippers From Brisbane
Heading to the coast for the day from Brisbane can be more than just heading to into the surf. Despite plenty of stunning white sandy beaches to choose from, there are also jaw-dropping scenic views that can be best seen when driving. From the beautifully linear highway coastline to the hinterland’s...
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04 December 2019
Tee Off At These Award-Winning Greens On The Gold Coast
From the shores of Surfers Paradise to the serene lush rainforest that is the hinterland, the Gold Coast is home to some of the best vacation spots in Australia and on the planet. For golfers looking to experience the best courses the Gold Coast has to offer, let this guide introduce you to some of...
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19 November 2019
10 Of The Best Gold Coast Public Parks
Let’s face it, Gold Coasters are spoilt for choice when it comes to picturesque BBQ and picnic spots. In fact, there are more than 380 barbecues available for use at parks and reserves across the city. Burleigh Heads, Kirra, Broadbeach, Southport and Paradise Point are some of the most popular spots...
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15 November 2019
Kids Know Best: Top 5 Sea World Attractions
Take four kids aged eight and under to Sea World on the Gold Coast and they won’t be shy in telling you what the best rides and attractions are. From glass-bottom boats, sharks and water park fun, these are what make the list of the top 5 Sea World attractions according to kids (and surprisingly par...
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07 November 2019
10 Things To Do On The Gold Coast For Under $20
Looking to stretch your holiday or weekend budget a bit further? With a myriad of activities on offer in our beautiful city, we’ve sourced 10 of the best things to do on your next holiday or weekend adventure. And the best part? They’ll cost you less than $20 a pop! 1. GRAB A BUDGET-FRIENDLY BITE Gr...
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01 November 2019
Love Birds? You’ll Love The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast may seem an unlikely destination for bird lovers, however, there are some amazing offerings for bird lovers – some in the most unexpected places. While some tourists delight in seeing ibis in the “wild” (for many birders, the Gold Coast is the first place they’ve encountered an ibis),...
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30 October 2019
Secret Spots Locals Love On The Gold Coast
There’s a hand-painted wooden sign nailed to a tree on the road leading from Canungra to Lamington National Park, which encourages motorists to simply “keep going”. And how apt this message is. From the lush, tranquil hinterland to bustling coastal suburbs; the Seaway and everything in-between that...
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25 October 2019
A Runner’s Guide To The Gold Coast
Being a professional athlete and living on the Gold Coast is nothing short of amazing. The places to run locally are often only a short drive away and are beautifully breathtaking – which makes me so proud to call the Gold Coast home. Although with much landscape to see and run, I’ll let you in on a...
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11 October 2019
Travel The Gold Coast By Public Transport
So you’ve booked a trip to the Gold Coast and need information on how to get around. With a variety of bus, rail and shuttle services on offer, we’ve got all you need to know to jump on board and see the best of the Gold Coast. Read on for tips on how to travel the Gold Coast by public transport. HO...
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03 October 2019
Top 20 Gold Coast Experiences
As a city that boasts 300 days of beautiful sunshine, unmatched stretches of white sandy beaches, breath-taking landscapes and skylines, as well as the local’s best-kept secret, the Hinterland, it’s not surprising why many flock to experience the Gold Coast – Australia’s premier leisure and events d...
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26 September 2019
TOP 6 GOLD COAST KIDS CLUBS
Finally, it’s possible to have kid-free time on family holidays with these awesome kids clubs on the Gold Coast. Parents need not feel guilty as award-winning facilities with carefully planned activities and new friends have kids raring to go. PARADISE RESORT Kids will not want to leave once they di...
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25 September 2019
TOP 5 SWIMMING SPOTS ON THE GOLD COAST
Grab your flip-flops, thongs, jandals or whatever it is that you may call them; summer is near and the Gold Coast is heating up in the best ways. The surf is pumping, the fish are biting and there is more sun than we know what to do with. But with all this great weather you’re bound to want to cool ...
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20 September 2019
TOP SPOTS FOR VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN DINING ON THE GOLD COAST
The vegetarian dining scene has flourished during the past few years, particularly on the Southern end of the Gold Coast. There’s a growing awareness of provenance and sustainability, food education and healthier food habits. Gone are the days when ordering a vegetarian meal drew the expectation of ...
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.