BEACHES
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22 July 2022
A Guide to Gold Coast Surf Clubs
Gold Coast surf clubs are the quintessential Queensland experience – an absolute must if you love seaside dining (and drinking), uninterrupted ocean views and a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere. We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to surf clubs, with one in almost every beachside suburb along th...
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18 March 2022
Ready To Roll: Gold Coast On Wheels
There are many ways to see, feel, and experience the scenic surrounds of the Gold Coast. If you’re looking for a different mode of discovery, why not explore our patch of paradise on wheels? It’s equal amounts eco-friendly and fun. Go as fast as you like, feel the wind in your hair and push it to th...
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04 February 2022
4 Day Trips You Can Take From The Gold Coast
If you’re looking to explore other parts of stunning South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, the Gold Coast is the perfect home base. Within an hour’s drive, there’s such a diverse choice of destinations to visit, from a buzzing capital city, to quaint coastal villages and a bohemian cou...
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25 January 2022
Gold Coast’s 5 Most Instagrammable Beaches
Hashtag holiday snaps! There are plenty of lush coastal locations on the Gold Coast to fill your feed with stretches of white sand, perfect surf, blue hues and great views. To save you scouting, here’s our take on Gold Coast’s 5 most Instagrammable beaches. No filter required… GREENMOUNT BEACH & RA...
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16 September 2021
Your Ultimate Guide To Getting Wet: Gold Coast Waves & Watersports
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Gold Coast watersports. We have some of the world’s longest canals and waterways (longer than Amsterdam and Venice combined!) which provide calm, protected waters to splash around in. Then there’s the 57km of pristine beaches, world-class surf and azure Paci...
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07 September 2021
Local’s Guide To Coolangatta
With a world famous point break, sprawling sandy beaches, amazing restaurants and a slightly slower pace of life, Coolangatta is renowned for its casual coastal culture. Join the laid back vibes with pursuits such as leisurely walks along the shoreline, alfresco dining and sundowners at the end of t...
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17 May 2021
Walk On The Wild Side: 5 Easy Nature Walks On The Gold Coast
There’s nothing quite like a leisurely walk to stoke the senses and invigorate the soul. It’s also a wonderful way to go exploring and get a feel for a place, especially if you’re visiting for the first time. So stretch your legs and discover a whole new side of the Gold Coast. Here are some of our ...
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04 May 2021
Make A Splash! Water Sports Without The Waves
The Gold Coast might be world-famous for its surf, but there are plenty of activities to try where you can have a wonderful time on the water without a wave in sight. When we say these are immersive experiences, we mean it! Pack your towel and discover the aquatic adventures waiting on Gold Coast’s ...
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29 July 2020
Things To Do With Teens On The Gold Coast
Got teenagers along for the ride? From personal experience, we know the essential ingredients for holiday harmony is a solid plan that incorporates the rituals of sleep, eat, play and repeat. Sleep is the easy part, as there are so many options to choose from on the Gold Coast depending on your budg...
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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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25 September 2019
TOP 5 SWIMMING SPOTS ON THE GOLD COAST
Grab your flip-flops, thongs, jandals or whatever it is that you may call them; summer is near and the Gold Coast is heating up in the best ways. The surf is pumping, the fish are biting and there is more sun than we know what to do with. But with all this great weather you’re bound to want to cool ...
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13 March 2018
SURF SAFETY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING TO THE WAVES
Gold Coast beaches are world-famous and clearly beautiful, but they can also be unpredictable. Keep you and your family safe in the surf with these tips: STAY BETWEEN THE FLAGS This is the number one rule of the beach: ALWAYS swim between the red and yellow flags. This patch of beach is the safest ...
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13 March 2018
SOAK UP THE SUN AT THESE GOLD COAST BEACHES
we’ve got 57km of gorgeous coastline to choose from. From south to north, here are the best beaches to chill out and soak up the sun. RAINBOW BAY/SNAPPER ROCKS Sit with a schooner on the balcony of Rainbow Bay Surf Club and watch world class surfers take on the break at Snapper Rocks. Wander around...
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31 October 2017
48 HOUR SURF ITINERARY
It’s no wonder the central suburb of the Gold Coast is called Surfers Paradise. We’re blessed with some of best surf beaches and breaks in the world. The water’s warm and clear, the coastline is spectacular, and the occasional cyclone swell blows through south East Queensland, bringing barrels and b...
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.