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17 May 2021
Walk On The Wild Side: 5 Easy Nature Walks On The Gold Coast
There’s nothing quite like a leisurely walk to stoke the senses and invigorate the soul. It’s also a wonderful way to go exploring and get a feel for a place, especially if you’re visiting for the first time. So stretch your legs and discover a whole new side of the Gold Coast. Here are some of our ...
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07 May 2021
Riviera Shapes the Craftsmen and Women of Tomorrow
Riviera has been building luxury watercraft on the Gold Coast for 40 years. From humble beginnings the company has grown to become an internationally competitive force in the marine industry. As Australia’s largest builder of luxury motor yachts Riviera is the jewel of the Coomera Marine Precinct, w...
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04 May 2021
Make A Splash! Water Sports Without The Waves
The Gold Coast might be world-famous for its surf, but there are plenty of activities to try where you can have a wonderful time on the water without a wave in sight. When we say these are immersive experiences, we mean it! Pack your towel and discover the aquatic adventures waiting on Gold Coast’s ...
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02 May 2021
6 Gold Coast Theme Parks
Adulting is hard and the art of play is too often left to the kids. Well, we say it’s time for the grown ups to get with the program, lighten up and let loose too! Theme Parks are just the antidote for taking life so seriously. Forget about lunch boxes and life admin for a day and focus on pure, una...
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15 April 2021
Australian Defence Force – Student Stories
Three Gold Coast teenagers have taken their first steps in a career in the military. Ethan Blackstock, from Bonogin, Ken Yamamoto, from Pimpama, and Max Brown, from Upper Coomera, are among the latest officer cadets to join the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) having achieved excellent ATAR ...
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04 April 2021
A Chocolate Lover’s Guide to the Gold Coast
Crave a good dessert fix every now and then? What better time to indulge than when on holidays? To assist you on your search for the sweetest treat we’ve put together a chocolate lover’s guide to the Gold Coast. Happy hunting! POPPY’S CHOCOLATE With one of the most extensive ranges of chocolatey goo...
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10 March 2021
The Gold Coast’s Incredible New HOTA Gallery
While our local arts scene has been steadily growing in size and credibility, the new HOTA (Home of the Arts) Gallery will give the Gold Coast some serious cultural clout. After almost three years of construction, the doors to the largest Australian gallery outside a capital city will open on May 8,...
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24 February 2021
Your Ultimate Guide to Paradise Resort
It’s been voted Australia’s best family resort 10 years in a row – and for good reason. Catering for babies through to teens, this is the only family resort in Australia with its own waterpark, ice-rink and kids’ club all under the one roof in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Paradise Resort has just ...
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19 February 2021
Insider’s Guide To Surfers Paradise
When people think of the Gold Coast, it’s Surfers Paradise that usually comes to mind. This constantly evolving destination is one of the country’s genuine tourism hot-spots. There’s always something happening in Surfers. With a thriving nightlight and food scene and endless options for entertainmen...
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04 December 2020
Your Gold Coast Shopping Guide
If shopping is your poison, pastime, sport or therapy, you’re about to meet your dream match on the Gold Coast. And it won’t matter whether you prefer to live large and lavish dripping in the latest designer threads, or scour one-off boutiques and markets for that exquisite vintage find. From the sp...
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25 November 2020
Gold Coast Water Parks
When it comes to cooling down this summer, we know just the place. A world full of water parks await on the Gold Coast, so all you’ll have to do is slip into your swimmers, slop on that 50+ sunscreen and park yourselves poolside for a fix. Slide this way for your definitive guide to Gold Coast water...
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06 November 2020
Gold Coast Play Guide
A travel guide showcasing just some of our exceptional experiences, welcoming you to come and play on the Gold Coast – Australia’s Favourite Playground. Celebrated for our picture-perfect mix of long sandy beaches, surf breaks and theme park thrills, explore our laidback ocean-front neighbourhoods a...
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08 September 2020
Things To Do On The Gold Coast For Under $100
When you think of the Gold Coast, you might also imagine you’ll need a pocket full of cash to enjoy it? Not so! For under $100 you can enjoy a day out on the Gold Coast and sample the spoils of Australia’s Favourite Playground. Here are our top things to do under $100 worth adding to your itinerary ...
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04 September 2020
Father’s Day On The Gold Coast
From dishing out the dosh when the going gets tough, to the daggy dad jokes and the big bear hugs – it’s the time of year to gather the fam and celebrate your old man in all his fatherly glory. If you’re stuck for ideas, why not return the love and treat your dad to a top day out in our neck of the ...
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29 July 2020
Your Ultimate Guide To Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
When it comes to meeting the menagerie of feathered, spiky, slippery and furry friends that call our Gold Coast beach-meets-bush backyard home, head to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for the ultimate feel-good-fun-filled day out. BUT FIRST – BE AN EARLY BIRD Enjoy the lorikeet feeding at the entrance ...
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29 July 2020
Things To Do With Teens On The Gold Coast
Got teenagers along for the ride? From personal experience, we know the essential ingredients for holiday harmony is a solid plan that incorporates the rituals of sleep, eat, play and repeat. Sleep is the easy part, as there are so many options to choose from on the Gold Coast depending on your budg...
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.