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29 April 2025
Explore Burleigh Heads in 24 Hours: Where to Dine, Shop, Swim and Stay
Discover all the best spots to explore in Burleigh Heads in this 24-hour itinerary. Stroll through the National Park, surf the point break, explore some of the best bars and restaurants, bask on the beach and soak up the laidback coastal vibes and natural beauty that this Gold Coast suburb is famous...
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16 April 2025
8 Excellent Reasons to Stay & Play on the Gold Coast
The weather’s cooling down, but the 2025 Gold Coast events calendar is firing up! Free blues music in Broadbeach, celebrations of surf culture, Australia’s largest nostalgia festival and the action-packed Pacific Airshow are all coming to town. For an unrivalled experience, stay and play in the cen...
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10 April 2025
Glamping On The Gold Coast
Want to get back to nature but not a fan of camping? Glamping (glamorous camping) is the perfect solution – you get to stay in the great outdoors without compromising on creature comforts. To immerse yourself in the incredible natural beauty of the Gold Coast, simply step outside your door... or te...
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21 March 2025
Family-Friendly Easter Holiday Activities
The 2025 Easter holidays on the Gold Coast are set to be entertaining, adventurous and eggsellent fun! Check out the exceptional array of holiday activities from creative workshops, wildlife programs and outdoor fun to Easter Egg hunts, unique attractions, markets and more. Easter Activities HOTA's ...
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17 February 2025
Plan the Ultimate Multi-Generational Family Holiday
Finding a holiday destination that delights everyone from toddlers to teens - and Nana too - may not seem like an easy feat, but on the Gold Coast, it’s an absolute breeze. With magical naturescapes to explore, activities that bring out the inner child in everyone, and incredible places to stay, thi...
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05 February 2025
From the Beach to Beechmont: Two Days on the Gold Coast
Visitors to the Gold Coast are often torn between soaking up the sunshine on our glorious beaches and exploring the World Heritage-listed wilderness of the Hinterland. Fortunately you can quite literally have the best of both worlds, even with limited time. This two day itinerary takes you from the ...
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30 January 2025
14 New Spots to Stay, Play & Dine in 2025
When it comes to the Gold Coast, some things are a given - sunshine for days, beaches that seem to stretch forever, and good vibes aplenty. But one thing that keeps this coastal Queensland city extra exciting? Its ability to constantly level up. From the beach to the hinterland, fresh new spots are ...
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14 January 2025
Gold Coast's Event Calendar
If you’re planning to visit the Gold Coast, it makes sense to time your trip to coincide with some of the epic events. Experience the Gold Coast's dynamic festivals, enthralling performances, top-tier sports and unique culture that set the city buzzing with an electrifying atmosphere and unmatched e...
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10 January 2025
Family Friendly Adventures For the Best Holiday Ever
The perfect family holiday includes a good mix of activities and adventures that will keep kids of all ages happy. Entertain toddlers and keep teens off their screens with this epic list of the best attractions, activities and entertainment for a fun-filled, action packed family holiday on the Gold ...
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07 January 2025
Ultimate Gold Coast Adventure Guide: From Beach to Hinterland
If you're looking for action and adventure, you've come to the right place. The Gold Coast is a destination that delivers on diverse experiences with wide open spaces and wilderness, world-class attractions and breathtaking natural beauty alongside, fine dining, cool culture, sophisticated shopping ...
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17 December 2024
Your Guide to Gold Coast Public Transport
Getting around the Gold Coast on public transport is simple, safe and budget friendly. The city’s extensive and accessible public transport system includes bus, train, tram and ferry services. Whether you're on your way to work or study, attending a major event or exploring the city as a visitor, it...
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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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03 December 2024
Summer Holiday Fun For Families
The perfect summer holiday includes a good mix of activities and adventures that will keep kids of all ages happy… and some downtime for parents too! Entertain toddlers and keep teens off their screens with this epic list of the best attractions, activities and entertainment for a fun-filled, action...
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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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11 November 2024
Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Gold Coast
Spend an unforgettable night celebrating New Year’s Eve on the Gold Coast. Bring in 2025 at an epic array of New Year’s events sprinkled throughout the city. From glamorous rooftop soirées and free fireworks on the beach to river cruises and dance floor fiestas, there’s something to tempt everybody...
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02 November 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...
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.