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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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30 October 2024
Best Shopping Hotspots on the Gold Coast
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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17 October 2024
20 Free Things To Do on the Gold Coast
You don’t need to blow the budget to have a rich experience in this city. In fact, you don’t need to spend a cent! Here are some of the best free things to do and places to go on the Gold Coast. We’re all for chasing waterfalls and there are plenty to find around here. Explore beyond the beach a...
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15 October 2024
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...
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20 August 2024
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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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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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...
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.