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09 December 2024
Beat the Heat: Activities and Spots to Keep Cool
Most of the time, the Gold Coast's subtropical climate means heavenly weather, heaps of sunshine and beautiful blue skies. But occasionally, in the middle of summer when temperatures soar and the humidity hits, some options to get out of the sun and keep cool are required! We've got you covered with...
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29 October 2024
The Best Gold Coast Golf Courses & Driving Ranges
With over 35 courses scattered across the city, the Gold Coast is a golfer’s paradise. You’ll find some of Australia’s best golf courses here, designed by some of the biggest stars of the sport including Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. The best bit? Unlike many other Australian cities ...
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23 September 2024
10 Things to Do With Toddlers on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a wonderland for the little people in your life. From exciting animal encounters and thrilling theme parks to immersive art experiences and adventures in nature, there are endless ways to entertain toddlers in this pocket of paradise. Gather your minis and make your way through our...
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26 August 2024
September School Holiday Survival Guide
School’s out for Spring and kids all over the country are celebrating their freedom… while their parents wonder how to keep them entertained for two weeks. Here on the Gold Coast we’ve got it covered with a huge range of attractions, entertainment and holiday activities. There are cool arts and cul...
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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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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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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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19 April 2024
Sustainable Travel: Your Gold Coast Eco-Tourism Guide
With landscapes, beaches, waterways and mountains as gorgeous as the Gold Coast’s, it’s a given that we care deeply about our environment and are big believers in eco-tourism. Our natural attractions captivate visitors and locals alike on the daily and we’re passionate about preserving them for futu...
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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...
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30 November 2023
South Stradbroke Island: The Gold Coast’s Best Kept Secret
This peaceful, picturesque island is the Gold Coast’s best-kept secret. In fact, South Stradbroke Island is one of Queensland’s best secrets despite the fact it’s barely a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of Main Beach. You’ll always have a patch of paradise to yourself on South Straddie, as...
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24 August 2023
4 Fantastic Gold Coast Farmstays
Part of the Gold Coast’s appeal is that while it offers all the attractions of a major city, you don’t have to go far to find wide skies, rolling hills and fresh country air. If you’re seeking some time away from it all, we’ve uncovered four fantastic Gold Coast farm stays where you can reconnect wi...
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14 August 2023
8 Experiences to Discover Gold Coast From Above
When to comes to getting a bird’s eye view, there’s no better place than the Gold Coast to take to the skies. If you’re arriving on the Gold Coast via plane, you’ll get an awesome view of our our aerial aesthetics coming in to land at Coolangatta airport. But to admire them in more detail, float ove...
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27 July 2023
Accessible Skydiving with iFly on the Gold Coast
If you love the idea of skydiving but aren’t so keen on jumping out of a plane, indoor skydiving is the perfect activity to get the rush, minus the risk. Safe, fun and accessible for people of any ability, iFLY Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise provides a thrilling experience that’s also highly addicti...
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07 May 2023
Unique Experiences Only Found on the Gold Coast
It’s no surprise that the Gold Coast is a multi-award-winning destination. We're one of a kind! Our stunning city boasts an impressive array of unique, family friendly experiences you simply can’t find anywhere else. From the some of oldest rainforests in the world, to the fastest roller coaster in ...
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.