ARTS & CULTURE
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21 March 2021
Southport: The Cultural Hub of the Northern Gold Coast
The northern Gold Coast region has always been a quiet achiever on the cultural front, and for decades Southport has been the unofficial (and now formal) CBD of the city. With its Chinatown redevelopment and repurposing of heritage buildings, as well as a growing number of cafes, galleries and live ...
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10 March 2021
The Gold Coast’s Incredible New HOTA Gallery
While our local arts scene has been steadily growing in size and credibility, the new HOTA (Home of the Arts) Gallery will give the Gold Coast some serious cultural clout. After almost three years of construction, the doors to the largest Australian gallery outside a capital city will open on May 8,...
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01 September 2020
Binna Burra Rises From The Ashes
The iconic hinterland eco-tourism destination, Binna Burra Lodge, has reopened a year after the devastating 2019 bushfire. The rebuilding of the beloved Binna Burra Lodge has been a decidedly hands-on affair for senior management of the iconic eco-tourism venture. I spent an idyllic Gold Coast winte...
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30 October 2019
Secret Spots Locals Love On The Gold Coast
There’s a hand-painted wooden sign nailed to a tree on the road leading from Canungra to Lamington National Park, which encourages motorists to simply “keep going”. And how apt this message is. From the lush, tranquil hinterland to bustling coastal suburbs; the Seaway and everything in-between that...
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03 October 2019
Top 20 Gold Coast Experiences
As a city that boasts 300 days of beautiful sunshine, unmatched stretches of white sandy beaches, breath-taking landscapes and skylines, as well as the local’s best-kept secret, the Hinterland, it’s not surprising why many flock to experience the Gold Coast – Australia’s premier leisure and events d...
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14 June 2019
THE GOLD COAST’S THRIVING UNDERGROUND ARTS SCENE
Gold Coast’s arts scene has undergone immense growth over the past few years and with that growth comes an influx of creative entrepreneurs ready to cater to a growing appetite for live arts experiences. If you’re on the hunt for a cultural experience a little out of the ordinary, try one of these o...
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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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13 May 2019
KIDS & CULTURE ON THE GOLD COAST
Holidays with kids don’t have to be all ice creams and playgrounds. Creative kids who find themselves on the Gold Coast are spoilt for choice when it comes to hands-on, natural heritage and cultural adventure. Here’s our top picks for cultural kids who like to get up close and personal with local cu...
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27 March 2019
WHERE TO EXPERIENCE LIVE MUSIC ON THE GOLD COAST
On any day of the week, there’s a bucketload of live music happening across the city. Some of it kicks off early with original artists setting up shop in cafes and farmers’ markets and some of it is family-friendly taking place in night markets such as Miami Marketta, conveniently wrapping up by 10....
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23 March 2019
HANDS-ON CREATIVE EXPERIENCES ON THE GOLD COAST
One of the joys of travel is stepping outside of your comfort zone. When we’re away from home, we try new foods, visit new places, meet people we’d not normally interact with. And here on the Gold Coast, you can take those loose inhibitions one step further – and no, I’m not talking about the city’s...
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14 March 2019
HERITAGE & HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS ON THE GOLD COAST
Gold Coast has a rich history. From Indigenous cultural heritage and dreamtime stories, through to 100-year-old ambulance stations repurposed for modern-day co-working, as a relatively young city, we’re working hard to capture and share stories about our past. Before embarking on a day exploring her...
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15 November 2018
GOLD COAST’S BEST CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN JUST 2-3 DAYS
The Gold Coast is known for its awesome coastline, its vivid nightlife and its family-friendly experiences. But dig a little deeper and in just 2-3 days you can discover a whole world of culture. Let me take you on a journey to unearth some of the Gold Coast’s best cultural experiences and creative ...
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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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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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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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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...
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.