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12 October 2018
KIDS EAT FREE EVERYDAY OF THE WEEK!
You know the feeling, you’ve been flat out all day, somehow it’s 5pm and the kids are hangry. But instead of high-tailing it to the nearest drive through (and then drowning in mum guilt over fixing it with fast food), repeat after me – kids eat F.R.E.E. SUNDAY – COMUNA CANTINA If your little chicas ...
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05 October 2018
AN ART-LOVER’S GUIDE TO THE GOLD COAST
I’ve traveled the world looking for interesting art, but over the past two years I’ve been on a mission to visit my own city’s art galleries. One of the things that continues to astound me is the number of people who create art here – and that’s awesome news for tourists and locals alike. Because tu...
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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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04 September 2018
9 COOL NEW PLACES TO HIT UP ON YOUR NEXT GOLD COAST HOLIDAY
Over the last year the Gold Coast food scene in particular absolutely exploded with epic new venues opening left, right and centre to the delight of both locals and visitors who don’t seem to mind a tasty feast or two (guilty). Not only new food venues though, the Coast has also seen the introductio...
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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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17 August 2018
TWO DAYS IN PARADISE: A WEEKEND ON THE GOLD COAST
With a beach culture as vibrant as each sunrise over our ocean and more than 300 days of sunshine in a year, the Gold Coast is the perfect playground for an ocean-side weekend escape. But there’s more to the Coast than just beaches – there’s a food, drink, entertainment and retail culture to rival ...
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14 August 2018
8 WAYS TO TAP INTO THE COAST’S CULTURAL WAVE
1. ATTEND CULTURAL EVENTS Arty people love to include you in arty things so they created arty festivals that make it super easy for you to access all the arts. The Gold Coast’s premiere arts and culture festival Bleach* is back in April for an incredible line up of free and easily accessible ar...
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08 August 2018
THE REAL GC SUBURBS OF INSTAGRAM
To add a little more local love to your feed, point yourself south (as we locals like to do) and wander the beachside ‘burbs of Mermaid, Nobby’s (Nobby Beach), Burleigh, Palmy (Palm Beach), Kirra, and that old salty dog – Cooly (Coolangatta), for a quintessential Gold Coast coastal fix. Image: Bam B...
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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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20 July 2018
A LOCALS GUIDE TO GOLD COAST MARKETS WITH ANNETTE DALEY
From endless racks of lust-worthy linens, to live acoustic gigs and gourmet food trucks that serve up finger-lickin’ street eats, our market scene has really upped its ante. With only so many Sundays in a year, it’s becoming more and more difficult for us to choose which to peruse. With that in mind...
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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...
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03 July 2018
5 HOT NEW EATERIES ON THE GOLD COAST
Turn up the heat this July with hot new eateries to experience right now. Winter is upon the Gold Coast but that definitely doesn’t translate to hibernation and home-cooked meals in the southeast Queensland corner. That’s right friends, the seaside city is one that never stops, in large part due to ...
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22 June 2018
TAFE Drives Motorsport Star's Education
One of Australia’s brightest and youngest Motorsport stars is taking the opportunity to drive his educational journey further on the Gold Coast thanks to TAFE Queensland. Broc Feeney, a 15-year-old All Saints Anglican College student is one of Australia’s best junior kart racers and has just commenc...
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04 June 2018
Ambassador of the Month - Jake Goodall
Jake Goodall, Secondary Student- Trinity Lutheran College Do you plan to keep studying on the Gold Coast after high school? At the moment I really don’t know where I want to study, I’m looking at going into performing arts or medicine (opposite ends of the spectrum, I know!). I would love to study o...
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.