LOCAL GUIDES
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19 June 2019
6 BEST THINGS TO DO ON YOUR NEXT FAMILY TRIP TO THE NORTHERN GC
Home to Australia’s adventure capital and awe-inspiring stretch of beaches, the northern region of our beautiful city of Gold Coast should be at the top of the list for your next trip away. A mere half an hour drive from Surfers Paradise and full of family-friendly activities from animal encounters,...
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06 June 2019
WHERE TO GET YOUR THEATRE FIX ON THE GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast isn’t usually a place people would associate with theatre, but it’s been said that we have one of the highest concentrations of amateur theatre companies in Australia right here. And with that comes a growing appetite for theatre more broadly. Which is good news for cultural tourists ...
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21 May 2019
HUNGRY? CHECK OUT THE COAST’S FINEST SMORGASBORD SPREADS
All-you-can-eat buffet? We couldn’t ask for more! With Willy Wonka worthy fondue fountains, seafood straight off the boat and revolving views, it really is a matter of the more the merrier on the Gold Coast. So get your stretchy pants ready as we visit five of the city’s finest smorgasbords. BAZAAR ...
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13 May 2019
ESCAPE TO THE HEART OF THE HINTERLAND
While it’s only 45 minutes from the beach, Springbrook is at the top of the Gold Coast hinterland and offers visitors a completely different experience from the coast, amongst ancient rainforest along the caldera of an ancient volcano. It’s home to stunning look-outs easily accessible on foot, and t...
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10 May 2019
BEST SHOPPING HOTSPOTS ON THE GOLD COAST
So Carrie Bradshaw is your spirit animal and shopping is your cardio? We can relate. Who doesn’t love a spot of shopping and the thrilling feeling of finding that one-off piece or absolute bargain that’s totally destined for you? Whether it’s fashion, shoes, beauty or homewares, the Gold Coast is ja...
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03 May 2019
LOCALS GUIDE: BEST BREAKY SPOTS ON THE GC
Rise, dine and shine this weekend or next holiday stay with the local’s inspired Gold Coast guide to the most important meal of the day. CARDAMOM POD Pictured: French Toast at Cardamom Pod, Southport. Image: Jerad Williams. Experts tell us to eat the rainbow and you’ll find it on the plate at Cardam...
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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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01 April 2019
HOW TO HOLIDAY ON THE GOLD COAST ACCORDING TO KIDS
There’s only weeks left until the Easter school holidays (yikes, how is it almost here, you gasp?…), but relax, we’ve done the hard yards for you, asking some of Australia’s most well travelled kids what they would love to do here on the Gold Coast these coming school holidays. It is our youngest pa...
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04 February 2019
5 UNIQUE WAYS TO SPEND VALENTINE’S DAY ON THE GOLD COAST
It’s that time of year again lovers and where better to celebrate Valentine’s Day than on the sparkly Gold Coast? That’s a rhetorical question, there’s nowhere better Anyway, because we understand some people believe treating your loved one to a romantic dinner shouldn’t be reserved for one tiny li...
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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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05 April 2018
INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES ON THE GOLD COAST
If you were one of the millions of people mesmerised by the incredible Indigenous performances of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, this list is for you. Among the many talented performers was Gold Coast local and director of the Gathering performance, Luther Cora. Luther’s vo...
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26 March 2018
YOUR LOCAL’S GUIDE TO SURFERS PARADISE
The bright lights of Surfers Paradise have a way of beckoning even the most zen travelers. The precinct’s appetite for attention is legendary and it’s consistency for updating itself is what keeps millions coming back for more. Allow yourself to get swept up in it. Feel the energy that pulsates thro...
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26 March 2018
YOUR LOCAL’S GUIDE TO COOLANGATTA & CURRUMBIN
If the name’s itself doesn’t make you feel cooler, the wash of salty air will certainly boost your coastal swagger as you make your way into Coolangatta. Adding to cool blue and sugary white hues of Cooly, neighbouring ‘burb Currumbin’s skies are speckled with vibrant green and red thanks to lorikee...
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12 March 2018
YOUR LOCAL’S GUIDE TO SOUTHPORT & LABRADOR
Make yourself at home while visiting Southport and Labrador. The original CBD of the Gold Coast and recent athletic hub, is brimming with tasty eats and memorable activities – here’s what the locals like to do: COFFEE TIME First you’ll need coffee. Drop in to the Brickworks on Ferry Road for a cu...
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.