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17 July 2024
Gold Coast Wineries You Need To Visit
A visit to some Gold Coast vineyards, cellar doors, wineries and restaurants should feature on any foodie’s itinerary. With views as good as the vino, we suggest a long lunch and a designated driver. Our Hinterland region produces some fabulous offerings for wine lovers and many local wineries use f...
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12 July 2024
How To Spend Golden Hour on the Gold Coast
Golden hour is that magical stretch of time from late afternoon until dark, as the light lingers and the twilight descends. There are stacks of ways to wrap up your day and fill in time before dinner. Sundowners at the local surf club après beach, hinterland sunset picnics, twilight comedy gigs, tri...
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21 June 2024
The Gold Coast's Best 5-Star Luxury Hotels
On the hunt for the best hotel to stay at for a fancy 5-star experience? For those who love the finer things in life, this decadent selection of luxury Gold Coast hotels will have you dreaming about lavish suites, pillow menus, the plushest robes, the finest dining and 5-star service. Pull up a pool...
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06 June 2024
Family-Friendly Activities for the Winter School Holidays
Wondering how to spend the winter school holidays on the Gold Coast? Our city has a packed schedule of events, activities and family-friendly adventures to ensure kids (and parents) have the best holidays ever! From whale watching and winter wonderland, to inspiring street festivals and theme park f...
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27 May 2024
5 Great Reasons to Visit the Gold Coast in Winter
Looking for the perfect winter holiday? You’ve found it! The Gold Coast is gorgeous year round and winter offers a different experience of our beautiful seaside city. The summer heat and humidity is replaced with crisp air, glorious sunshine and bluebird skies - perfect weather for exploring, hiking...
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08 May 2024
12 Lovely Spots For a Long Lunch
People who lunch longer, live longer. While we don’t have any scientific proof to back this statement, there's no doubt that a leisurely midday meal with friends is a simple pleasure that should be enjoyed often. These Gold Coast restaurants excel at long lunching with incredible dining, excellent s...
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02 May 2024
Explore Gold Coast Bars: Top Picks & Hidden Gems
Experience the highlights of Gold Coast’s bar scene at some of the premium drinking establishments around town. From sophisticated wine bars and rooftop venues to local nightlife spots and secret speakeasy-style drinking holes, discover the best bars Gold Coast has to offer. Drinks With a Difference...
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18 April 2024
Explore These 6 Hidden Swimming Holes and Rock Pools
Yes, the Gold Coast's beautiful beaches are a top spot for a swim, but did you know the stunning South Eastern pocket is also home to many hidden freshwater swimming holes? Tucked away in the Hinterland, deep in sub-tropical rainforest, these natural rock pools are much-loved by locals and now you'r...
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18 April 2024
Binna Burra: Natural Wonder
Take a trip up steeply winding roads through Beechmont to Binna Burra and you’ll discover a pristine, natural environment. In just under an hour, you can be immersed in the wilderness and 800m above sea level, with impressive views across cascading valleys to the coast. Set on the edge of a World He...
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12 April 2024
Fill Up on The Best Mid-Week Dining Deals
Who doesn’t love a cheeky discount when it comes to eating out? Good news - the Gold Coast dining scene is serving up some droolworthy specials between Monday and Thursday. Yet another excellent reason to treat yourself to a Sneeky Mid-Weeky! Maximise your mid-week dining enjoyment with this hit lis...
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19 March 2024
10 of The Best Gold Coast Bakeries
The rise of Gold Coast Bakeries continues with irresistible freshly baked aromas swirling throughout suburbs from our northernmost reaches of Sanctuary Cove through to the southern sweep of Coolangatta. An budget friendly-option for lunch, breakfast or morning tea, visit a Gold Coast bakery to fill ...
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15 March 2024
Stay in Style at These 6 Cool Retro Motels
Our seaside city has a long history as Australia’s favourite holiday destination. During the 60s and 70s the Gold Coast Highway was lined with motels and hotels, sporting blinking neon signs and catchy names. Happily, a few of these classics still remain and have been lovingly restored and updated w...
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07 March 2024
Gold Coast Rooftop Bars
Where better to enjoy a frosty, afternoon beverage with your favourite people than a rooftop bar overlooking the Gold Coast? We can’t think of a more appealing option. Luckily, our seaside city is blessed with plenty of venues where the views are as refreshing as the brews, the breeze is blowing and...
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28 February 2024
Choose Your Own Adventure
The Gold Coast is famous for its alfresco lifestyle and incredible location, so it's no surprise that outdoor activities are our speciality. Whether you want to explore ancient rainforests, sparkling waterways or a unique dive site, see the city from above, or from the back of a Harley Davidson, you...
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27 February 2024
12 Stunning Spots to Pop the Question
You've met the love of your life and found the perfect ring; now, the quest for the ultimate proposal location begins. With its breathtaking scenery and unique experiences, the Gold Coast offers an array of stunning spots, whether you’re looking for the wow-factor, a sentimental spot or somewhere be...
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08 February 2024
Best Theme Park Accommodation on the Gold Coast
Ready to ride some roller coasters, splash down water slides, see some adorable animals and experience the wonder and excitement of a theme park holiday with the kids? If you’re on the hunt for convenient family accommodation near gold coast theme parks, then we’ve got you covered. Read on for where...
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.