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12 April 2019
Picnic Perfection in the Gold Coast Hinterland
With an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, the Gold Coast is the ultimate year-round destination for dining outdoors. Though who needs linen table wear and fancy restaurant staff when you can BYOP (that’s bring-your-own picnic blanket) and create your own #cheeseboardgoals? All you need is a...
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10 April 2019
WHAT’S NEW & NOTEWORTHY IN BURLEIGH HEADS
Ask any local and they’ll tell you that Burleigh is where the magic happens. Sure, the glittering, iconic skyline of Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach put us squarely on the international tourist map, but it’s Burleigh, the bohemian pocket bordered by a coastal national park, that oozes the true essen...
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27 March 2019
WHERE TO EXPERIENCE LIVE MUSIC ON THE GOLD COAST
On any day of the week, there’s a bucketload of live music happening across the city. Some of it kicks off early with original artists setting up shop in cafes and farmers’ markets and some of it is family-friendly taking place in night markets such as Miami Marketta, conveniently wrapping up by 10....
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23 March 2019
HANDS-ON CREATIVE EXPERIENCES ON THE GOLD COAST
One of the joys of travel is stepping outside of your comfort zone. When we’re away from home, we try new foods, visit new places, meet people we’d not normally interact with. And here on the Gold Coast, you can take those loose inhibitions one step further – and no, I’m not talking about the city’s...
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14 March 2019
HERITAGE & HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS ON THE GOLD COAST
Gold Coast has a rich history. From Indigenous cultural heritage and dreamtime stories, through to 100-year-old ambulance stations repurposed for modern-day co-working, as a relatively young city, we’re working hard to capture and share stories about our past. Before embarking on a day exploring her...
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12 February 2019
THE NOSTALGIC AND THE NEW
Places become icons thanks to those who have loved them, and for these Gold Coast treasures it’s not hard to see why. As we grow up, so too do the holiday destinations we pin memories to. CONNECT There’s a niggling to relive first time memories. We feel it when holding old photo albums in our hands...
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21 January 2019
A Tour of the Gold Coast Student Hub
If you ever have any student life questions or are simply looking for an awesome space to hang out and study in, check out the Gold Coast Student Hub. The Hub is where international and domestic students can get useful advice and receive amazing help in addition to the services provided at Griffith ...
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01 November 2018
20 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS ON THE GOLD COAST
Ok holiday planners, we’ve pulled together a list of 20 ways to impress the kids on just how darn cool you are at bringing the goods when you next visit the GC. Take a gander at these itinerary inclusions and click on through for easy bookings. And because some days are made for amped up activities ...
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01 November 2018
TOP INSTA-WORTHY DISHES ON THE GOLD COAST
Is it even a holiday if you don’t taste your way around a destination, losing yourself in local flavours and snapping Instagram shots along the away?! These days it’s all about the ‘pics or it didn’t happen’ approach, and hey, we get it… why wouldn’t you want to spread the love of your most scrumpti...
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19 October 2018
HOW TO SPEND A FUN-FILLED WEEKEND ON THE GOLD COAST
If The Hangover taught us anything, it is that a lot of interesting things can happen in a short amount of time. A LOT. Which is perfect, because we’ve made you something should you find yourself with a weekend to spare and decide a trip to the Gold Coast is the best way to spend it (it is). Without...
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18 September 2018
20 UNEXPECTED THINGS TO DO ON THE GOLD COAST
Think outside the box, take the alternative route and relish in something just a little bit different, with our top 20 unexpected things to do right here on the Gold Coast… Fancy meeting a skateboarding cat? Cruise down to Coolie and say hi to Didga and Boomer – the paw-some pair adored across the i...
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14 September 2018
HOW TO JOIN THE FITSPO MOVEMENT, IF ONLY FOR A WEEKEND
So what if the most exercise you get is racing home to watch The Bachelor? Not everyone is an athlete but you can look and act like one on the Gold Coast. If you can’t make it, then why not fake it? Craig Tansley looks at how you can carry on like a fitspo fanatic even if you’re far, far from it… A ...
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28 August 2018
6 INCREDIBLE GOLD COAST TOURS
Local media personality and die-hard surf lover Liz Cantor knows a thing or two about the best to see and do here on the Gold Coast. We had a chat to get the low-down on Liz’s must-do tour experiences to help you put together your ultimate GC itinerary. SKYPOINT CLIMB Image: SkyPoint Australia Faceb...
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31 July 2018
6 GOLD COAST BARS THE LOCALS DON’T WANT YOU TO FIND
It may surprise you to learn the Gold Coast is home to an array of bespoke bars, many of which have swung open their doors in the last year and all of which offer a very distinct vibe, much-loved by locals. From nautical to endless summer inspired spaces, the potential good times are endless and you...
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13 July 2018
7 NEW THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS ON THE GOLD COAST
Image credit: Pacific Fair PLAY STREET Pacific Fair has answered our shopping-with-kids prayers with the installation of Play Street. A little wonderland for young ones and a haven for parents; it’s a worthy reward for good behaviour while you get your shopping on. Tucked neatly next to Krispy Kreme...
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06 July 2018
5 GALLERIES ON THE GOLD COAST
Brimming with talent and buzzing with a creative energy uniquely our own – the burgeoning Gold Coast art scene is skyrocketing to new exciting heights. From the brightly painted and the boldly designed, to the sculptural, the photographic and even the street-inspired, there’s something crafty cookin...
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.