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Work is Play
You're growing when you're learning. You're growing even more when there's fun to be had. Join a local class or workshop, meet new friends, enjoy a laugh or two and learn something new.
classes & workshops
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From now until 31 Aug 2025
Craft Your Signature Bottle - Spirit Blending Class
Embark on a fun journey into the world of spirit blending with their immersive class. Be a spirit blender for a day and craft your own drink, choosing from Gin, Vodka, Rum, Brandy, or Schnapps! Enjoy a tasty welcome drink as your guide leads you through the process, sharing insights into the rich history of spirits and the craft behind their award-winning range at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Explore over 100 flavours allowing you to craft a blend that's truly yours. Add a personal touch by giving it a name and hand-labelling your bespoke 200ml bottle—a symbol of your unique creation. Unleash your creativity, take home your crafted spirit, and enjoy the satisfaction of making your own blend! What’s Included: Complimentary beverage upon your arrival Professional blending advice provided by an expert guide Drinks provided during the class. Exclusive access to a selection of botanicals from the apothecary A 200ml bottle of your personally blended spirit 10 percent discount on any purchase made from their shop on the same day All equipment is provided.
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From now until 28 May 2025 (Annual)
Movie Review Club
Movie Review ClubOn the fourth Wednesday of each month, HOTA Cinema hosts a Movie Review Club. Meet like-minded people and discuss the selected film* with a forum of academics. Simply see the listed film ahead of time and join us on the day for an interactive discussion. It’s FREE to join the club! *To view film cinema ticket prices apply. Film to be reviewed: To Be ConfirmedWhen: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.30amWhere: To Be ConfirmedCost: Free!
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From now until 26 Jul 2025
Latin Dancing Under the Sails
Social Latin dancing with the best Latin music DJs on the Gold Coast playing a variety of Latin music to get everyone dancing. Open air, outdoors, beautiful venue outside the Oasis shopping centre and surrounded by many restaurants. Open to everyone and it's free. This event is held once a month, usually the last Saturday of the month but this is subject to change. They look forward to seeing you.
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31 May 2025
Foraged, Fired and Farmed Lunch
Discover wild flavours and fire-cooked delights in the heart of the rainforest. Feast on a grazing table of foraged and locally farmed produce including mushrooms, saltbush chips, and green tree ants, while chefs prepare smoked beef brisket and flame-grilled corn over a live charcoal pit, finishing with a marshmallow roast to end the lunch. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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Saturday (Weekly)
Edible Flower Picking and Cupcake Decorating
Enjoy a guided stroll through the beautiful flower fields, learning all about edible flowers while handpicking your favourites. Then, unleash your creativity by icing and decorating gluten-free cupcakes with your blooms, ready to take home or enjoy on the day. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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From now until 10 Dec 2025
Distracted
ADHD Expert Panel Discussions and Q&A'sJoin us on the 1st Wednesday of each month at HOTA to mingle with our ADHD community. Listen to ADHD topics presented by industry experts along with time for Q&A's. Bring your coach, teacher, friend, boss, relative, partner or just yourselves. We are always implementing ways to make our events neurodiversity and sensory-friendly.
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05 Jun 2025
In Conversation with Marco Pierre White
In Conversation with Marco Pierre WhiteGuests are invited to join us in the theatre where our esteemed guest Marco Pierre White will join Executive Chef Dayan Hartill-Law for an in-depth Q&A and sharing stories from his career. The talk will traverse Marco’s long and storied career touching on his time with Pierre Koffman, Le Gavroche and at Le Manoir. Talking about becoming the youngest chef to ever win 3 Michelin stars and why he eventually gave them back. Talking about the Gold Coast and the food scene on the Gold Coast.
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05 Jun 2025 - 22 Oct 2025
Ballun Gawrehma: River Stories
Ballun Gawrehma: River StoriesJoin local Kombumerri man Lann Levinge—a multi-talented artist who is a singer, songwriter, producer, director, and creative designer—for a unique journey into the heart of Kombumerri culture. Lann will guide students through culturally significant sites, sharing local history passed down by elders. Begin your exploration at Wulabora, a dedicated space for sharing and gathering that celebrates Kombumerri heritage. Lann will weave together family stories, local history, the legacy of Jenny Graham and the Keeper of the Light, as well as Dreamtime tales and environmental wisdom. This sensory-rich experience includes hands-on interaction with authentic indigenous artefacts—such as clothing, weapons, and tools—alongside immersive soundscapes composed by Lann himself. As Lann expresses, "I’m passionate about discovering new ways to nurture and inspire a new generation of language and cultural warriors. My goal is to raise awareness and foster connections with indigenous culture, particularly the Kombumerri ways and the Yugambeh Language, through visual art, music, and dance." Don’t miss this opportunity for your students to engage deeply with local indigenous culture. Contact education@hota.com.au to arrange your education perspectives experience. This tour is open to school groups only.
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06 Jun 2025 - 07 Jun 2025
Masterclass with Marco Pierre White
Masterclass with Marco Pierre WhiteMarco Pierre White takes to the stage to showcase his culinary prowess. Guiding guests through techniques and culinary tips and tricks.Learn about modern British gastronomy in a casual setting where Marco will reveal the things he loves to cook at home and some restaurant tips and tricks.
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06 Jun 2025
Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb
Leigh Sales AM and Annabel CrabbFor the past decade, Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb have hosted one of the most popular podcasts in Australia. Chat 10 Looks 3 has attracted millions of downloads and performs sell out shows around the country, and now around the world. As part of the Writers Revealed Exhibition, Crabb and Sales will take a deep dive to reveal their own personal reflections and musings of writing, stories and authors. Through shared conversations, they will talk about the literature they love, the stories they get lost in, the authors that inspired them and books that had the most profound impact on them. If you’re a fan of storytelling, writing, good friends and book clubs, you will love this conversation between these two remarkable women. You can find out more about Writers Revealed here.
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06 Jun 2025
Blume Signature Dishes Lunch
Enjoy an exclusive seven-course lunch featuring Scenic Rim Food Ambassador Jack Stuart's most famous and favourite dishes. Taste smoked beets with jersey crème fraîche, rainbow trout with pearl beurre blanc, and the mutton neck and black garlic sanga. A unique, one-time opportunity to savour Blume's finest culinary creations. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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07 Jun 2025
Long Lunch on the Lawn
Experience luxury in the country with 180-degree panoramic views of mountaintops and sweeping vistas of the Scenic Rim. This premium long lunch on the lawn at the Mount French private estate, features four courses made with locally sourced ingredients. Extend your visit and stay at the lodge to discover one of the Scenic Rim's hidden gems. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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08 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
Citrus Liqueur Creation: Craft Your Zesty Cello
Learn the art of making citrus liqueurs with expert distillers in this immersive experience at the award-winning Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Guests will explore the world of Limoncello, Limecello, and Orangecello, discovering how fresh citrus fruits are infused into these lively, zesty spirits. The adventure begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of the distillery, where participants will uncover the history and craftsmanship behind creating citrus liqueurs. After the tour, guests will indulge in a tasting of premium citrus liqueurs to spark their inspiration. Next, it’s time to get hands-on. Participants will peel and prepare their own fresh citrus base, using exclusive techniques to fast-track the infusion process and craft a unique, custom citrus liqueur. At the end of the class, each guest will take home a 375ml bottle of their personalised citrus cello—infused with the zest of their own creativity. What’s included: – Guided distillery tour showcasing the citrus liqueur-making process – Tasting session of signature citrus liqueurs – Hands-on liqueur crafting session with expert distillers – Your own unique 375ml bottle of citrus liqueur to take home This event is presented as part of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month. Cost: $79
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14 Jun 2025
Ronald McDonald House Charities 2025 Race Day
Giddy up and get ready to make a difference this One Sunny Race Day. Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland are once again hosting their One Sunny Race Day presented by Cornetts to raise much-needed funds for sick or injured kids and their families. Join them at the Gold Coast Turf Club events centre for a day of sensational sips, mouth-watering morsels, and of course, premium trackside views of the races. But that's not all - you'll be helping a fantastic cause too! All the proceeds from the event will go directly to support the families of sick and injured kids, providing them with essential resources and accommodation to be close to their loved ones when they need it most. Dress Code: Smart casual attire in pastel colours
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15 Jun 2025
Festa Janina - Brazilian Winter Festival - 2025
Folias Entertainment Presents; Festa Junina 2025 - Brazilian Winter Festival at Miami Marketta. Festa Junina or June Festival, also known as the festa de São João are celebrated during the month of June nationwide in Brazil. As Northeastern Brazil is largely arid or semi-arid these festivals not only coincide with the end of the rainy seasons of most states in the northeast but they also provide the people with an opportunity to celebrate the rain season. They also celebrate rural life and feature typical clothing, food, dance (particularly quadrilha, which is similar to square dancing). We are very Happy and Proud to be able to bring this amazing cultural event to the Gold Coast Australia, in partner with the Brazilian community we can deliver a very traditional event. The day will be fulfilled with many food stalls cooking delicious traditional food, typical drinks at the bar along with many street performances and live music as well as kids activities and traditional games featuring a mechanical bull ride. It's a family event so bring your kids to have a fun day. Kids under 12 years old are free! See you there! Obrigado!
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21 Jun 2025
Smoke and Mirrors
Three amazing chefs, three passionate farmers, sharing their stories through honest, genuine and delicious local food with conversation to match. This one is for foodies hungry for more than just what's on the menu. Grounding, authentic and utterly delicious, a feast for the senses on a sixth generation family farm. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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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.