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It’s hard to narrow down your holiday wishlist when there’s such a tempting array of locations, experiences and activities on offer. Here’s some info and inspo from those in the know.

New & Now

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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
Here & Now Gold Coast Triennial 2024
Gold Coast Culture: Here & Now
The latest exhibition at HOTA extends far beyond the walls of the gallery to encompass many different kinds of creativity.  Featuring the work of 42 artists with a connection to the city, Here & Now: Gold Coast Triennial is a tribute to our evolving arts scene and HOTA’s signature move of making cre
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Where to Get Your Santa Photos on the Gold Coast
It's an annual tradition that little people, pets and parents love. Santa has arrived on the Gold Coast to sprinkle some Christmas magic and take some photos with his adoring fans. Get in quick - he needs to get back to the North Pole to prep for his big delivery day. Here’s where you can your Gold
Parkwood Golf Club
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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Frightfully Fun! Halloween at Gold Coast Theme Parks
Halloween is creeping up (pun intended) already and what better way to celebrate this spooky fun-filled occasion than at Gold Coast theme park? Here are some of the best Gold Coast Halloween events for amping up the scare factor during the day or after dark… Fright Nights at Warner Bros. Movie World
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Spring Events on the Gold Coast
With an impressive lineup of major events invigorating the city over September, October and November, Spring isn’t the only thing in the air. You might also hear the strains of live country music from Groundwater Country Music Festival, the revving of engines at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 or th
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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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Spring Time on the Gold Coast
Spring is a magical time of year in this part the world. The weather's warm but not too hot, the days are sunny and the water is gorgeous. And better yet, there are so many fun ways to spend your time without spending much money.  If you’re looking for free stuff to do on the Gold Coast (or budget f
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Family-Friendly Activities for the Winter School Holidays
Wondering how to spend the winter school holidays on the Gold Coast? Our city has a packed schedule of events, activities and family-friendly adventures to ensure kids (and parents) have the best holidays ever! From whale watching and winter wonderland, to inspiring street festivals and theme park f
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Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month is a celebration of the food, produce and people of this fertile region of South East Queensland where much of our fresh produce is grown. There’s a host of foodie-focused events taking place across the month of June across the wineries, distilleries, accommodation provide
Cougal Cascades, Currumbin Valley
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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Eat & Drink

Where To Buy The Best And Freshest Seafood On The Gold Coast
Where To Buy The Best And Freshest Seafood On The Gold Coast
For foodies, there's one major advantage to the Gold Coast's seaside location - fresh and succulent seafood straight from the ocean! Here are some locally loved providers of prawns, bugs, crabs and delicious fish, as fresh as you can get.  Gold Coast Fisherman's Co-op For the freshest seafood look n
RACV Royal Pines Resort
10 Top Spots For High Tea On The Gold Coast
If you fancy fine china and sweet treats, then it’s time to taste the sweeter side of life with a high tea on the Gold Coast. From creekside cafes to sophisticated coastal venues, there are plenty of places to indulge in delicious delicacies, pretty pastries and tiny, tasty sandwiches. While it’s t
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Gold Coast’s Best Outdoor Dining Experiences
Best Outdoor Restaurants on the Gold Coast With a sublime subtropical climate and thriving food scene, it’s no surprise that Gold Coast outdoor dining is some of the best in the country. A stunning setting and some golden sunshine makes the perfect pairing with any dish. Choose from beachside cafes
Balter Brewing Company
10 of Gold Coast's Finest Breweries You Must Visit
The Gold Coast is home to a thriving craft beer culture that has taken the city by storm. Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or a curious visitor eager to explore, this article introduces you to the most prestigious, popular, and unique breweries across the Gold Coast's vibrant suburbs. Thes
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Gold Coast Wineries You Need To Visit
A visit to some Gold Coast vineyards, cellar doors, wineries and restaurants should feature on any foodie’s itinerary. With views as good as the vino, we suggest a long lunch and a designated driver. Our Hinterland region produces some fabulous offerings for wine lovers and many local wineries use f
Sirromet Wines
12 Lovely Spots For a Long Lunch
People who lunch longer, live longer. While we don’t have any scientific proof to back this statement, there's no doubt that a leisurely midday meal with friends is a simple pleasure that should be enjoyed often. These Gold Coast restaurants excel at long lunching with incredible dining, excellent s
Hideaway Kitchen and Bar
Explore Gold Coast Bars: Top Picks & Hidden Gems
Experience the highlights of Gold Coast’s bar scene at some of the premium drinking establishments around town. From sophisticated wine bars and rooftop venues to local nightlife spots and secret speakeasy-style drinking holes, discover the best bars Gold Coast has to offer. Drinks With a Difference
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Fill Up on The Best Mid-Week Dining Deals
Who doesn’t love a cheeky discount when it comes to eating out? Good news - the Gold Coast dining scene is serving up some droolworthy specials between Monday and Thursday. Yet another excellent reason to treat yourself to a Sneeky Mid-Weeky! Maximise your mid-week dining enjoyment with this hit lis
Bam Bam Bakehouse
10 of The Best Gold Coast Bakeries
The rise of Gold Coast Bakeries continues with irresistible freshly baked aromas swirling throughout suburbs from our northernmost reaches of Sanctuary Cove through to the southern sweep of Coolangatta. An budget friendly-option for lunch, breakfast or morning tea, visit a Gold Coast bakery to fill
Gold Coast Rooftop Bars
Gold Coast Rooftop Bars
Where better to enjoy a frosty, afternoon beverage with your favourite people than a rooftop bar overlooking the Gold Coast? We can’t think of a more appealing option. Luckily, our seaside city is blessed with plenty of venues where the views are as refreshing as the brews, the breeze is blowing and
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Gold Coast’s Top 21 Hatted Restaurants for Fine Dining
The Gold Coast is getting a reputation as a foodie destination and with an impressive 21 hatted restaurants scattered across the city, it’s no surprise.  If you’re wondering why a restaurant would be wearing a hat, let us explain… It’s a rating system used by the Australian Good Food Guide which con
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Local Guides

Where To Buy The Best And Freshest Seafood On The Gold Coast
Where To Buy The Best And Freshest Seafood On The Gold Coast
For foodies, there's one major advantage to the Gold Coast's seaside location - fresh and succulent seafood straight from the ocean! Here are some locally loved providers of prawns, bugs, crabs and delicious fish, as fresh as you can get.  Gold Coast Fisherman's Co-op For the freshest seafood look n
Harbour Town Premium Outlet shopping
Your Gold Coast Shopping Guide
Ready for some retail therapy? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to hit the major malls with big brand names or browse local boutiques, splash some cash or score a bargain, Gold Coast shopping has a lot to offer. Here’s your guide to some of the city’s most popular retail precincts wh
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Discover the Best Camping Spots on the Gold Coast
Camping on the Gold Coast has been a popular holiday tradition for decades and as a result, there are plenty of excellent caravan parks and camping accommodation around town. From powered campsites to luxury glamping tents, self-contained cabins and safari tents, Gold Coast’s caravan parks provide a
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
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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Where to Stay For a Dreamy Couples Escape
There’s nothing like a few days away together to supercharge your relationship. Leave the routine behind and escape the Gold Coast for a couples' getaway where your only focus is having fun together, enjoying each other’s company and sharing some connection and affection. Whether it’s for a special
What To Do When Its Raining On The Gold Coast
Things To Do On Rainy Gold Coast Days
There are 300 days of beautiful sunshine on the Gold Coast each year. As for the other 65 days… well, there’s no guarantee for perfect beach weather. But fear not… if you encounter a few rainy days during your stay, you don’t have to wait for the sun to come back out. There are loads of activities t
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The Best Fishing Spots on the Gold Coast
You’re never far from a good fishing spot on the Gold Coast. With a huge variety of waterways to explore, from canals, creeks, estuaries and mangroves to urban lakes and long stretches of beach with seawalls and sand pumping jetties, there are plenty of places to cast a line. While offshore action f
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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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Your Visitor Guide to the Gold Coast Marathon
Every year, professional athletes, running enthusiasts and folk from all walks (or should that be runs?!) of life converge on the Gold Coast for a very special sporting event. The Gold Coast Marathon presented by ASICS was first held in 1979 and since then has grown to become the pinnacle of road ru
Binna Burra Natural Wonder
Binna Burra: Natural Wonder
Take a trip up steeply winding roads through Beechmont to Binna Burra and you’ll discover a pristine, natural environment. In just under an hour, you can be immersed in the wilderness and 800m above sea level, with impressive views across cascading valleys to the coast. Set on the edge of a World He
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Explore These 6 Hidden Swimming Holes and Rock Pools
Yes, the Gold Coast's beautiful beaches are a top spot for a swim, but did you know the stunning South Eastern pocket is also home to many hidden freshwater swimming holes? Tucked away in the Hinterland, deep in sub-tropical rainforest, these natural rock pools are much-loved by locals and now you'r
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Must Do

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Diving Into The Best Hotel Pools On The Gold Coast
Sure the Gold Coast is home to glorious, sun-drenched beaches, but if you want to embrace holiday mode and really bliss out, then the epic array of luxe hotel pools on offer is where you’ll want to throw a towel down when the temps rise. Think laidback luxe, clear, cool water, gourmet food delivered
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Celebrate the Festive Season at HOTA
Join in the many festive celebrations happening at the HOTA precinct over the holiday season. From Christmas movies and markets, to a performance of The Nutcracker and plenty of New Year’s Eve fun, there’s an event for everyone, from families to flamenco dancers.  Every single one of these festive e
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Gold Coast’s Best Outdoor Dining Experiences
Best Outdoor Restaurants on the Gold Coast With a sublime subtropical climate and thriving food scene, it’s no surprise that Gold Coast outdoor dining is some of the best in the country. A stunning setting and some golden sunshine makes the perfect pairing with any dish. Choose from beachside cafes
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BLEACH* Festival 2024
From August 1st – 11th, BLEACH* 2024 will see live music, pop up venues, concerts, dance performances, installations and workshops happening all over the Gold Coast. The city’s annual arts festival presents an incredible 11-day program of free and ticketed events, highlighting our rich and diverse c
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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
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
The Gold Coast's Best 5-Star Luxury Hotels
On the hunt for the best hotel to stay at for a fancy 5-star experience? For those who love the finer things in life, this decadent selection of luxury Gold Coast hotels will have you dreaming about lavish suites, pillow menus, the plushest robes, the finest dining and 5-star service. Pull up a pool
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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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5 Great Reasons to Visit the Gold Coast in Winter
Looking for the perfect winter holiday? You’ve found it! The Gold Coast is gorgeous year round and winter offers a different experience of our beautiful seaside city. The summer heat and humidity is replaced with crisp air, glorious sunshine and bluebird skies - perfect weather for exploring, hiking
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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
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Stay in Style at These 6 Cool Retro Motels
Our seaside city has a long history as Australia’s favourite holiday destination. During the 60s and 70s the Gold Coast Highway was lined with motels and hotels, sporting blinking neon signs and catchy names. Happily, a few of these classics still remain and have been lovingly restored and updated w
Wildfire Tours
Choose Your Own Adventure
The Gold Coast is famous for its alfresco lifestyle and incredible location, so it's no surprise that outdoor activities are our speciality. Whether you want to explore ancient rainforests, sparkling waterways or a unique dive site, see the city from above, or from the back of a Harley Davidson, you
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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Diving Into The Best Hotel Pools On The Gold Coast
Sure the Gold Coast is home to glorious, sun-drenched beaches, but if you want to embrace holiday mode and really bliss out, then the epic array of luxe hotel pools on offer is where you’ll want to throw a towel down when the temps rise. Think laidback luxe, clear, cool water, gourmet food delivered
Parkwood Golf Club
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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Discover the Best Camping Spots on the Gold Coast
Camping on the Gold Coast has been a popular holiday tradition for decades and as a result, there are plenty of excellent caravan parks and camping accommodation around town. From powered campsites to luxury glamping tents, self-contained cabins and safari tents, Gold Coast’s caravan parks provide a
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
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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Frightfully Fun! Halloween at Gold Coast Theme Parks
Halloween is creeping up (pun intended) already and what better way to celebrate this spooky fun-filled occasion than at Gold Coast theme park? Here are some of the best Gold Coast Halloween events for amping up the scare factor during the day or after dark… Fright Nights at Warner Bros. Movie World
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Where to Stay For a Dreamy Couples Escape
There’s nothing like a few days away together to supercharge your relationship. Leave the routine behind and escape the Gold Coast for a couples' getaway where your only focus is having fun together, enjoying each other’s company and sharing some connection and affection. Whether it’s for a special
What To Do When Its Raining On The Gold Coast
Things To Do On Rainy Gold Coast Days
There are 300 days of beautiful sunshine on the Gold Coast each year. As for the other 65 days… well, there’s no guarantee for perfect beach weather. But fear not… if you encounter a few rainy days during your stay, you don’t have to wait for the sun to come back out. There are loads of activities t
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
The Gold Coast's Best 5-Star Luxury Hotels
On the hunt for the best hotel to stay at for a fancy 5-star experience? For those who love the finer things in life, this decadent selection of luxury Gold Coast hotels will have you dreaming about lavish suites, pillow menus, the plushest robes, the finest dining and 5-star service. Pull up a pool
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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
Sirromet Wines
12 Stunning Spots to Pop the Question
You've met the love of your life and found the perfect ring; now, the quest for the ultimate proposal location begins. With its breathtaking scenery and unique experiences, the Gold Coast offers an array of stunning spots, whether you’re looking for the wow-factor, a sentimental spot or somewhere be
Sea World Resort Gold Coast
Best Theme Park Accommodation on the Gold Coast
Ready to ride some roller coasters, splash down water slides, see some adorable animals and experience the wonder and excitement of a theme park holiday with the kids? If you’re on the hunt for convenient family accommodation near gold coast theme parks, then we’ve got you covered. Read on for where
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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. 

Learn more about the Kombumerri families