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29 November 2024
SUP Board Gold Coast: Top Spots and SUP Hire
We’re claiming it - the Gold Coast has got to be one of the world’s best cities for stand up paddle boarding. Not only are we blessed with beautiful beaches but there are kilometres of sparkling water ways winding through residential areas past pretty foreshore parks and waterfront precincts. The nu...
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27 November 2024
The Gold Coast by Land, Sea and Air
With our coastal location, winding waterways and lush Hinterland Gold Coast looks good from every angle.. and there are so many ways to explore it! Here’s a list of some epic experiences to admire our beautiful vistas from the land, sea and air. See the city from a different perspective… The Gold C...
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21 November 2024
Diving Into The Best Hotel Pools On The Gold Coast
Sure the Gold Coast is home to glorious, sun-drenched beaches, but if you want to embrace holiday mode and really bliss out, then the epic array of luxe hotel pools on offer is where you’ll want to throw a towel down when the temps rise. Think laidback luxe, clear, cool water, gourmet food delivered...
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14 November 2024
Celebrate the Festive Season at HOTA
Join in the many festive celebrations happening at the HOTA precinct over the holiday season. From Christmas movies and markets, to a performance of The Nutcracker and plenty of New Year’s Eve fun, there’s an event for everyone, from families to flamenco dancers. Every single one of these festive e...
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20 August 2024
Gold Coast’s Best Outdoor Dining Experiences
Best Outdoor Restaurants on the Gold Coast With a sublime subtropical climate and thriving food scene, it’s no surprise that Gold Coast outdoor dining is some of the best in the country. A stunning setting and some golden sunshine makes the perfect pairing with any dish. Choose from beachside cafes ...
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30 July 2024
BLEACH* Festival 2024
From August 1st – 11th, BLEACH* 2024 will see live music, pop up venues, concerts, dance performances, installations and workshops happening all over the Gold Coast. The city’s annual arts festival presents an incredible 11-day program of free and ticketed events, highlighting our rich and diverse c...
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07 July 2024
The Best Things To Do At Night On The Gold Coast
So you’ve enjoyed an amazing evening meal but you’re not ready to call it a night… or there's time to kill before your dinner booking. If you're keen to keep the good times rolling, we’ve got you. The Gold Coast offers an epic lineup of entertainment experiences that stay open late, whether that's a...
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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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05 June 2024
Gold Coast Whale Watching Guide
Our seaside city is one of the best places in Australia to hang out with the humpbacks. The Gold Coast Highway runs parallel to another highway, but it’s not one you can drive. To travel this popular and picturesque route, you’re going to need either a boat or fins and powerful flukes. It’s the Hump...
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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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17 April 2024
Itinerary: 24 Hours on Southern Gold Coast
Surf some of the world’s best waves, explore the freshwater swimming holes and rainforest of the Hinterland or splash around in the clear waters of some stunning creeks - there are many ways to spend a dreamy day on the southern Gold Coast. You could hang out with hundreds of Australian animals at C...
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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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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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01 February 2024
25 Things To Do For Under $25
No need to break the bank during a visit to the Gold Coast. You can have the time of your life for under $25. In fact, there are plenty of amazing experiences that don’t cost a single cent. Here are some savvy ideas on how to get the most out of the Gold Coast even if you’re on a budget. 1. What’s ...
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28 January 2024
25 Great Gold Coast Dates
Sure, Paris is pretty romantic but if you're loved up and looking for a dreamy destination where the chemistry is sure to spark, then you can't go past the Gold Coast. Feel the love with beachside sunsets, pretty picnic locations and different date ideas that encourage playfulness, affection and con...
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11 January 2024
The Gold Coast Thrill Seeker's Adventure Guide
Do you prefer life at a leisurely pace? Or would you rather go fast, get amongst it and immerse yourself in energetic experiences that get the endorphins flowing? For those who want to take it to extremes and explore every corner of this stunning city, we’ve compiled a hit list of action-packed adve...
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.