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21 January 2020
Making Memories: 10 Experiences All Generations Can Enjoy
Long known as THE destination for a holiday, cast your mind back to some of the iconic experiences you had a child with your parents and grandparents on the Gold Coast. Formerly the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary (now Wildlife Sanctuary), the lorikeet feeding has been a staple of many a trip to the iconic...
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13 December 2019
Get Outdoors With These Top Gold Coast Bushwalking Tracks
Looking for a different way to explore the beauty of the Gold Coast? With over 50km of pristine beaches and near 35,000 hectares of lush, world heritage listed sub-tropical rainforest, the Gold Coast is truly a walkers paradise. Grab your sneakers and prepare to discover some of the best self-guided...
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05 December 2019
3 Gold Coast Scenic Drives For Day Trippers From Brisbane
Heading to the coast for the day from Brisbane can be more than just heading to into the surf. Despite plenty of stunning white sandy beaches to choose from, there are also jaw-dropping scenic views that can be best seen when driving. From the beautifully linear highway coastline to the hinterland’s...
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07 November 2019
10 Things To Do On The Gold Coast For Under $20
Looking to stretch your holiday or weekend budget a bit further? With a myriad of activities on offer in our beautiful city, we’ve sourced 10 of the best things to do on your next holiday or weekend adventure. And the best part? They’ll cost you less than $20 a pop! 1. GRAB A BUDGET-FRIENDLY BITE Gr...
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01 November 2019
Love Birds? You’ll Love The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast may seem an unlikely destination for bird lovers, however, there are some amazing offerings for bird lovers – some in the most unexpected places. While some tourists delight in seeing ibis in the “wild” (for many birders, the Gold Coast is the first place they’ve encountered an ibis),...
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25 October 2019
A Runner’s Guide To The Gold Coast
Being a professional athlete and living on the Gold Coast is nothing short of amazing. The places to run locally are often only a short drive away and are beautifully breathtaking – which makes me so proud to call the Gold Coast home. Although with much landscape to see and run, I’ll let you in on a...
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11 October 2019
Travel The Gold Coast By Public Transport
So you’ve booked a trip to the Gold Coast and need information on how to get around. With a variety of bus, rail and shuttle services on offer, we’ve got all you need to know to jump on board and see the best of the Gold Coast. Read on for tips on how to travel the Gold Coast by public transport. HO...
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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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26 September 2019
TOP 6 GOLD COAST KIDS CLUBS
Finally, it’s possible to have kid-free time on family holidays with these awesome kids clubs on the Gold Coast. Parents need not feel guilty as award-winning facilities with carefully planned activities and new friends have kids raring to go. PARADISE RESORT Kids will not want to leave once they di...
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06 August 2019
BEST ROMANTIC GETAWAYS ON THE GOLD COAST
Whatever the weather or your taste, budget or accessibility needs, the Gold Coast boasts a large variety of accommodation options, making it the perfect destination for a couple’s getaway. Read on for our round-up of where you can go to find the ideal mood for romance… INDULGE LIKE A ROMAN WOULD If ...
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21 June 2019
TRAVELLING TRIBES, STAY HERE – GOLD COAST TOURIST PARKS UNEARTHED
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a major travel movement happening at the moment… Couples, families and mates are jumping on the #vanlife bandwagon, switching the desk and the 9-5 grind for life on the road, and setting the nav-system to ‘explore’ in pursuit of an all-Aussie adventure. Road-trippi...
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07 May 2019
BEST ROOMS WITH A VIEW, GOLD COAST STYLE
Whether you fancy waking up to sprawling seascapes, marina-side opulence or boundless hinterland vistas – there is an abundance of accommodation options up and down our coastline that offer truly remarkable views. So without further adieu, here’s a roundup of some mighty-fine rooms that are blessed ...
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05 April 2019
12 REASONS TO EXTEND YOUR GOLD COAST STAY THIS EASTER
Quite obviously, there are a million reasons to visit the Gold Coast and never leave. Autumn in particular though, brings a little bit of magic all of its own in the form of mind-blowing sunset hues, perfect evening BBQ weather and, of course, all the usual local suspects (eating, drinking, playing ...
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01 April 2019
HOW TO HOLIDAY ON THE GOLD COAST ACCORDING TO KIDS
There’s only weeks left until the Easter school holidays (yikes, how is it almost here, you gasp?…), but relax, we’ve done the hard yards for you, asking some of Australia’s most well travelled kids what they would love to do here on the Gold Coast these coming school holidays. It is our youngest pa...
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04 February 2019
LUXE TO LESS – GOLD COAST HOLIDAYS TO SUIT EVERY FAMILY
We’re spoiled for choice when it comes to family accommodation on the Gold Coast, so we’ve narrowed down the search! From luxe to less, check out some of our picks. When it comes to family-friendly accommodation on the Gold Coast, according to TripAdvisor, there are 550 places to consider parking yo...
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01 November 2018
20 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS ON THE GOLD COAST
Ok holiday planners, we’ve pulled together a list of 20 ways to impress the kids on just how darn cool you are at bringing the goods when you next visit the GC. Take a gander at these itinerary inclusions and click on through for easy bookings. And because some days are made for amped up activities ...
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.