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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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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 ...
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19 October 2018
HOW TO SPEND A FUN-FILLED WEEKEND ON THE GOLD COAST
If The Hangover taught us anything, it is that a lot of interesting things can happen in a short amount of time. A LOT. Which is perfect, because we’ve made you something should you find yourself with a weekend to spare and decide a trip to the Gold Coast is the best way to spend it (it is). Without...
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17 August 2018
TWO DAYS IN PARADISE: A WEEKEND ON THE GOLD COAST
With a beach culture as vibrant as each sunrise over our ocean and more than 300 days of sunshine in a year, the Gold Coast is the perfect playground for an ocean-side weekend escape. But there’s more to the Coast than just beaches – there’s a food, drink, entertainment and retail culture to rival ...
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13 April 2018
10 AWESOME ACCESSIBLE EXPERIENCES
Make your visit to the Gold Coast one to remember for all the right reasons with these inclusive experiences. Sharing in an attitude to keep getting better, the Gold Coast is hell-bent on making sure absolutely everybody can get salty and soak up the good vibes of our coastal city. SALT AND SAND...
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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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27 November 2017
YOUR GOLD COAST ACCOMMODATION SORTED
This city was born for hosting. There are accommodation options up to your eyeballs- and some freakin’ cool ones to say the least. Just like people, accommodation comes in all shapes and sizes. The Gold Coast boasts 6- star suites, hinterland hidden wonders, pop up glamping and even ninja style camp...
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09 November 2017
48-HOUR GOLD COAST GASTRONOMY GUIDE
Night bites, quirky cafes, hatted restaurants, street food, alfresco wine bars and craft beer tap houses – the renaissance of the Gold Coast culinary scene is in fine form. From rooftop cocktail bars in Burleigh Heads, unrivalled on-trend cafés in Palm Beach and oceanfront fine dining at Broadbeach,...
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10 November 2017
48 Hours of Absolute Indulgence on the Gold Coast
If swanning poolside, bespoke massage treatments, designer shopping and champagne breakfasts sound like your kind of vacay, dust off the Louis luggage pronto 'cause we've got you covered. BREAKFAST AT HYDE PARADISO RESTAURANT AND BAR From its panoramic views of the Pacific, menus that change season...
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01 November 2017
10 LUXURIOUS WAYS TO INDULGE
ENDOTA SPA Endota Spa hits the sweet spot when it comes to blissing out and indulging in some much-deserved ‘me’ time. Kick back in the relaxation lounge or one of the luxury treatment rooms and settle in for some serious R&R. CHARTER A YACHT Cruise the Coast’s winding waterways in style aboard your...
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01 November 2017
48 HOUR FAMILY ITINERARY
Did you know kids laugh on average 400 times a day, whereas us parental types manage a measly 15-20? This being said, perhaps it’s time to loosen up mums and dads, and release your inner child on the Gold Coast. The Coast’s kid cred is already world renowned – theme parks rise from the sand and sea;...
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01 November 2017
24 HOUR HINTERLAND ITINERARY
Put the car into cruise control, the body on breathe and head for the hills. The journey is part of the destination right? So relax, let those shoulders sink away from your ears, wind the windows down and pop the radio on some classical tunes. Before you know it, ribbon-like roads will reel you thro...
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.