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08 November 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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01 November 2024
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 ...
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30 October 2024
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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03 September 2024
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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26 August 2024
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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17 July 2024
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...
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12 July 2024
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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12 April 2024
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...
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20 November 2023
Christmas Markets, Carols & Festive Fun
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… and we’re ready to get festive on the Gold Coast! Celebrate the season with Gold Coast community carols, Christmas Markets and fun festive activities that really do make it the most magical time of the year. Christmas Activities It doesn't snow on the Go...
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14 November 2023
Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Gold Coast
Spend an unforgettable night celebrating New Year’s Eve on the Gold Coast. Bring in 2024 at an epic array of New Year’s events sprinkled throughout the city. From glamorous rooftop soirées and free fireworks to bespoke beachfront gatherings and long table feasts, there’s something to tempt everybody...
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09 September 2022
Giddy Up! Gold Coast Horse Riding Trails & Tours
Select your steed and saddle up to experience the Gold Coast on horseback. Never ridden before? Rest assured that the following Gold Coast horse riding facilities will breeze you through the basics and you'll be up and riding one of these majestic creatures in no time. Whether you want learn in a le...
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18 August 2022
Gold Coast's Wonder Reef
The Gold Coast has just opened it's new $5 million attraction – Wonder Reef. Narelle Bouveng shares her experience exploring this incredible underwater playground for divers. GETTING THERE After a short 10-minute cruise across the Gold Coast seaway from Runaway Bay Marina we've already reached our d...
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17 June 2022
Where The Wild Things Are! Gold Coast Animal Encounters
If you're an animal lover then the Gold Coast is full of exciting opportunities to meet all manner of cute creatures. From free-flying rainbow parrots that perch on your head, to our iconic koalas who you can book for a breakfast date. If you're seeking an up close and personal experience with an ar...
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04 February 2019
5 UNIQUE WAYS TO SPEND VALENTINE’S DAY ON THE GOLD COAST
It’s that time of year again lovers and where better to celebrate Valentine’s Day than on the sparkly Gold Coast? That’s a rhetorical question, there’s nowhere better Anyway, because we understand some people believe treating your loved one to a romantic dinner shouldn’t be reserved for one tiny li...
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.