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10 November 2017
10 WAYS TO REVITALISE ON THE GOLD COAST
Healthy living is something we take pretty seriously ‘round here – and who could blame us when we’re living in bikinis and boardies for a good 300 days of the year?! (It’s a tough gig for some.) WALK AROUND BURLEIGH HEADS NATIONAL PARK Whether this is your first time to the Coast or you’re a regular...
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10 November 2017
GOLD COAST BREWS CRAFTED FOR YOU
The Gold Coast is serving up a delicate fusion of flavours that know how to draw a crowd. Awash with cool air and warm welcomes, these world class watering holes are born of a love of good vibes and gatherings. BURLEIGH BREWING CO. When a Hawaiian surfing brewster caught the eye of an Aussie lawyer, ...
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10 November 2017
10 GOLD COAST CAFES BY LOZ COULTER
When she’s not working on PR, social media or travel writing for clients, you’ll find Lauren Coulter with her nose to the ground looking for newcomers to the Gold Coast’s café scene. With a penchant for a strong flat white and a slight smashed-avo obsession, it’s no surprise Lauren instinctively kno...
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09 November 2017
GOLD COAST SURF CLUBS TO GRAB A COLD ONE
Sinking a schooner at one of our iconic surf clubs should definitely be on your Gold Coast to-do list. Our surf clubs are famous for well-priced food and drinks and laid-back vibes. Plus, it doesn’t get much more ‘beachfront’ than a sunny surf club balcony. Here are a few of our favourites: RAINB...
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09 November 2017
4 FOODIE HAUNTS IN PALM BEACH
If you’re seeking the latest emerging dining precinct of the Gold Coast, look no further than Palm Beach. It’s hot, hot, hot, with each week bringing a new opening, each one very different to the last. Several local cafés such as Barefoot Barista and Espresso Moto have quietly shone, with restaurant...
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09 November 2017
LOCAL’S GUIDE TO STREET FOOD RESTAURANTS
Who says that street food belongs only on the street? These Gold Coast restaurants have given street food dishes a gourmet twist. BAO credit Lucky Bao Bao – literally ‘wrapping cake’ – is a dish eaten in different forms throughout Asia. Lucky Bao’s chef, Daud Kendall, brings us the most delicious Ta...
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10 November 2017
5 MINUTES WITH ADAM HARALAMPOU
Owner of Justin Lane and Harry’s Steak Bistro and Bar, Adam Haralampou knew from the tender age of 13 that the restaurant industry was for him. Drawing on years of hospitality experience gained in Europe and Asia, this Gold Coast local is now living his dream – running very successful eateries in hi...
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10 November 2017
48 Hours of Absolute Indulgence on the Gold Coast
If swanning poolside, bespoke massage treatments, designer shopping and champagne breakfasts sound like your kind of vacay, dust off the Louis luggage pronto 'cause we've got you covered. BREAKFAST AT HYDE PARADISO RESTAURANT AND BAR From its panoramic views of the Pacific, menus that change season...
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09 November 2017
LOCAL’S GUIDE: OUTDOOR DINING ON THE GOLD COAST
While Melbournians shiver in their laneways and Sydney-siders are saving their pennies to catch a glimpse of a celebrity chef, we’re kicking it alfresco – year round. Here’s a roundup of the best places to catch some rays while downing some of the Gold Coast’s best eats. ALFRED’S DINER This coastal ...
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10 November 2017
THEME PARK EATS YOU WON’T WANT TO SHARE
If the last time you went to a theme park was in your primary school years you’d be forgiven for thinking that dagwood dogs are going to be lathering grease over your white knuckles post thrill ride. Fortunately with time comes culinary wisdom and theme parks these days are adorned with gourmet, glu...
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09 November 2017
CHAMPIONS OF LOCAL PRODUCE
Eco-friendly, sustainable and holistic – many cafes and restaurants on the Gold Coast source their goods from local producers and count provenance as essential to their day-to-day operations and marketing. COMMUNE The McCluskeys, Commune’s owners, have never been afraid to push boundaries. Even befo...
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09 November 2017
MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER – SEAN SCOTT
Sean Scott has become one of the Gold Coast’s best know photographers. His breathtaking images capture the Gold Coast’s coastal beauty above, on and under the water. While photographic assignments have taken Sean to many stunning parts of the globe, from the Aurora Borealis in Iceland and Norway to ...
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06 November 2017
THE SOCIAL SUPERSTAR: LONI JANE
Mama-of-two, plant-based enthusiast, social media maven and successful author of e-book Feel The Lean, Loni Jane and her gorgeous family call the Gold Coast home. Gold Coast social media star Loni Jane describes herself as a “28-year-old Earthling, mother, photographer and creative artist”. Mother o...
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01 November 2017
10 LUXURIOUS WAYS TO INDULGE
ENDOTA SPA Endota Spa hits the sweet spot when it comes to blissing out and indulging in some much-deserved ‘me’ time. Kick back in the relaxation lounge or one of the luxury treatment rooms and settle in for some serious R&R. CHARTER A YACHT Cruise the Coast’s winding waterways in style aboard your...
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01 November 2017
24 HOUR HINTERLAND ITINERARY
Put the car into cruise control, the body on breathe and head for the hills. The journey is part of the destination right? So relax, let those shoulders sink away from your ears, wind the windows down and pop the radio on some classical tunes. Before you know it, ribbon-like roads will reel you thro...
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01 November 2017
PLACES TO CONNECT WITH LOCALS
MIAMI MARKETTA Offering a smattering of street food in an open-air setting tingling with toe-tapping live bands, bohemian fashion stalls, a dedicated dessert hall and cocktails galore – Miami Marketta is a local crowd pleaser serving it up for all tastes and ages. TALLEBUDGERA DOG BEACH If you’re lu...
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.