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Whether you're down to celebrate what's new in the culinary world, or sip a cider and discover the best of brews, treat your taste-buds and celebrate all-things food and drink across the region.
food & drink
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From now until 05 Jul 2026
Grazy Arvo with Koalas at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Relax and enjoy a special afternoon with our Koalas at our Koala Habitat precinct. Spend some 'Koality' time with their dedicated Wildlife Keepers and their Koala ambassadors, while you indulge in a scrumptious grazing platter with hand-selected cheeses, breads and antipasto delights prepared by our Sanctuary chefs, plus a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. One Koala photo per paying guest and entry to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary included.
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From now until 17 Dec 2025
Koala Breakfast at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Available 5 days per week by popular demand! Head to the Koala Habitat precinct, home to everyone’s favourite Aussie icon, for a breakfast experience like no other. Indulge in a gourmet breakfast, surrounded by Koalas, chat with the keepers, enjoy a Koala cuddle, and have the moment captured by their professional photographer to take home and cherish forever. Afterwards, explore more of the Sanctuary at your leisure.
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From now until 31 Oct 2025
Sanctuary Cove's Palate Passport
Welcome to Sanctuary Cove's ultimate foodie adventure! The Palate Passport is your ticket to a taste-filled journey through 12 of The Marine Village's most-loved dining spots. From handmade dumplings and coastal classics to signature cocktails and decadent desserts, each stop on your passport serves up a unique culinary delight. Valued at AUD214.25, the Palate Passport is just AUD99—saving you over 50 percent while you eat your way across Sanctuary Cove. Collect a stamp at each venue and complete all 12 to go in the draw to WIN a luxury escape to InterContinental Hayman Island. Don't miss this limited-edition flavour-filled experience! Passports are available for purchase from the Centre Management office.
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06 Sep 2025
Whisky Live Gold Coast
Whisky Live Australia's best known whisky tasting event that brings premium whisky experiences to Australia's vibrant coastal city. As part of the Whisky Live Australia tour, this exciting new addition showcases exceptional whiskies in an intimate setting. Where Premium Whiskies Tell Their Story. Taking place on the Gold Coast, the event features two exclusive sessions offering flexibility for whisky enthusiasts to choose their preferred experience. Featured Experiences include International Brands such as Bruichladdich, Highland Park, Fuji, Yoichi, and more. Masterclasses provide intimate educational sessions with expert guidance. The Whisky Shop offers extensive bottle selection for purchase. Rare and Old Bar features premium pours of rare and closed distillery whiskies. Complimentary Food includes hot and cold catering throughout both sessions. Attendees receive tasting guide and enjoy a carefully curated whisky journey from light, approachable expressions to complex, cask-strength masterpieces. This new Gold Coast venue represents Whisky Live's expansion into Queensland's premier tourist destination, bringing world-class whisky education and tasting to the region's discerning spirits enthusiasts.
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Sunday (Weekly)
Devonshire Tea at The Old Church
For anyone looking to enjoy a Devonshire tea on Mt Tamborine, The Old Church offers a truly authentic experience. Set within the walls of this charming historical church, dating back to 1881, visitors can savour delicious Devonshire tea and scones. Nestled on Tamborine Mountain, this location is ideal for those exploring the area and seeking a relaxing break amidst their things to do on Tamborine Mountain list. The best Devonshire tea near me can often be found just a short drive from the Gold Coast, making it one of the must see places to visit on Tamborine Mountain. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this tea experience combines the tranquility of the mountain with the richness of traditional fare, complete with homemade scones and loose-leaf teas. For those who appreciate history and indulgence, a visit to this unique spot is a must, and it easily ranks among the best places to visit on Tamborine Mountain for an unforgettable Devonshire tea experience.
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13 Sep 2025
Crafted Beer Festival Gold Coast
🍻 CRAFTED FESTIVAL GOLD COAST – SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2025 🍻 Goldy, Australia’s biggest beachside beer bash is back! 🎉 Crafted Festival is rollin’ into Kurrawa Park for its ninth froth-filled year, and it’s gonna be a ripper. With 50+ breweries, 400+ brews and fresh drops from legends and first timers alike, 2025 is shaping up to be our biggest yet. This is a festival for those who like their weekends full-bodied and their drinks ice cold. Whether you’re a craft beer connoisseur or just here for a good time, we’ve got something to sip, savour, and sink your teeth into. Indie rockers Beddy Rays will headline a stacked Gold Coast Music Stage, with Le Shiv, FELONY., Thirst Trap, Dropics, Alison with Beatniks DJs keeping the good times flowing with their pumping vinyl sets all day and into the evening. Lovers of a fine drop, your dream tap list starts here, with our first brewery lineup! We’ve pulled together a fresh pour of legends from local Gold Coast icons to cult-favourite brewers from around the country! BREWS 🍻 Bacchus Brewing Co | Balter Brewing Company | Better Beer | Black Hops Brewing | Burleigh Brewing Co. | Carbon 6 Brewing Pty Ltd | CBCo Brewing | Cedar Creek Cider | Common People Brewing Co | Earth Beer Company | FELLR | Gage Roads Brew Co | Hard Fizz | Hip Hops Brewers | Hound & Stag Brewing Co. | KAIJU Beer | Madocke Beer Brewing Company | Matso's Beer | Moorebeer Brewing Co. | Perentie Brewing Co. | Precinct Brewing | Pressmans | Ranga Tang Ginger Beer | Range Brewing | Red Dog Brewery | Roji Cat | Sanctus Brewing Co | Slipstream Brewing Company | Spangled Drongo Brewery | Spreyton Cider Co | Tap That Brewery & Keghouse | Yenda | Your Mates Brewing Co. TUNES 🎶 Beddy Rays | Le Shiv | Felony. | Thirst Trap | Dropics | Alison | beatniks DJ's COCKTAILS, SPIRITS + WINE 🍸 Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery | Carafe Wine + Carafe Wine Masterclasses 12pm Champagne Masterclass | 1pm Rosé Blending Masterclass | 2pm Wines Across The Regions Masterclass. Pre-booking with your ticket purchase is essential to ensure you don’t miss out! FOOD 🔥 Cychos Buffalo Wings | Flamin’ Grillas | FG's Smokehouse | Sticky Addictions | Rosticceria | Smash Burger Society | The Wiener Haus | Street Eatz Mexican There’s a fresh energy to this year’s festival with the launch of Crafted Smokeshow - a brand new meat-ing place packed with smoked eats, sizzling demos and our legendary eating comps. + MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! 🎉 Rally the crew and get ready for one helluva sunshine sesh.🍻🔥🎶
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19 Sep 2025
Summer Serenade Gala Fashion Lunch
Summer Serenade Fashion Show - when the sun's out, style's out and the heat is turned up. SYC Associates invites sizzling style queens and trendsetting sunseekers to a fabulously fun afternoon of fashion, fizz, and flair. Slip into something sensational and join this runway rendezvous hosted by the ever-fabulous Deborah Miller of Fashion is My Passion. It's not just a catwalk - it's a tropical trip through trends, a resortwear riot, and a beach-chic bonanza. The sunny style forecast includes a glass of bubbly to kick off catwalk cravings, a delicious gourmet lunch to keep guests fuelled and fabulous, a parade of sun-kissed styles for every summer soirée, and pop-up boutiques and milliners so guests can shop the look straight from the runway. Whether poolside posing or chasing that yacht-life look, the event features outfits that will have attendees making waves all season long. Don't miss this fashion splash - it's set to be a breezy, beautiful celebration of sunshine and style. Dust off brights, grab friends, and strut into summer
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04 Oct 2025
Oktoberfest 2025
Oktoberfest is BACK at Hound and Stag! 🍻🇩🇪 Get ready to raise your steins once again - we’re bringing the Bavarian vibes back, bigger and better than ever! Join us for a full day of German brews, hearty food, and non-stop fun. Expect: 🥨 Authentic German eats 🍺 Traditional beers on tap 🎶 A live German band 🏆 Classic games & competitions 🔥 Every ticket includes a FREE 500ml stein and refills at schooner price! 🔥 🎁 Dress to impress, there are epic prizes for Best Dressed! So round up your mates, throw on your best Oktoberfest look, and come party with us! Prost! 🍻
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11 Oct 2025
Urban Cocktail Trail | Burleigh Heads (QLD)
ON SALE TIMESPresale Access - Thursday 28th August, 10am AEST - Register HereGeneral Access - Thursday 28th August, 12pm AEST----Grab your mates and set off to explore some of Burleigh Head's best bars on the self-guided Urban Cocktail Trail! Whether you’re a die-hard cocktail fan or just looking for a laid-back afternoon out, this trail is all about great drinks and even better vibes.HOW IT WORKSStart your day with a bite at your chosen venue using your complimentary $10 Food Voucher, then hit the trail with your Cocktail Vouchers in hand. Wander from bar to bar at your own pace – where you stop (and sip) is completely up to you!Tickets won’t last long, so secure yours now and get ready for an afternoon bursting with flavour and fun.VENUES Ft. SIGNATURE COCKTAILS🍹 Hail Mary Ft. Chilli Lychee Margarita Ancho Chilli-infused Tequila, Lychee Liqueur, Fresh Lime, Strawberry, Lychee🍹 Justin Lane Ft. Mango & Coconut CaprioskaVodka, Lime, Kensington Mango, Coconut🍹Kin Ft. The Japanese Slipper Midori, Cointreau, Lemon, Maraschino Cherry🍹Local Ft. The Flying OstrichVolando Mezcal, Cloudy Apple Juice, Charred Pineapple, Agave Syrup, Lemon, Saline 🍹 Mr Hizolas Ft. Devil in Disguise Watermelon Liqueur, Bacardi, Lychee Puree, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Monin Coconut Syrup, Soda Water, Mint, Fairy Floss🍹NAÂMi Ft. Banana Colada Rum, Banana Liqueur, Coconut Rum, Lime, Pineapple🍹Oi Izakaya Ft. That Woman Deserves Her RevengeLemongrass-infused Gin, Lychee Liqueur, Strawberry-hibiscus Reduction, Red Bitters, Yoshinagawa Yuzushu UmeshuTICKETSThe Connoisseur - $95 + booking fee (strictly limited)- 1 x $10 Food Voucher to spend at your nominated Starting Venue (Voucher Expires at 2pm)- 6 x Cocktail Vouchers to use at any of the Participating Venues (Vouchers Expire at 5pm)The Trailblazer - $70 + booking fee (strictly limited)- 1 x $10 Food Voucher to spend at your nominated Starting Venue (Voucher Expires at 2pm)- 4 x Cocktail Vouchers to use at any of the Participating Venues (Vouchers Expire at 5pm)*Please note that due to the format of the Urban Cocktail Trail, food options available on the day may vary from the venue's traditional offeringEVENT REGISTRATION / VOUCHER COLLECTIONEvent vouchers and event guides will need to be collected at the following registration location prior to commencing the Urban Cocktail Trail:Where - Justin Lane (1708 Gold Coast Hwy)Date & Time - Saturday 11th October, 12-1:30pm*To avoid confusion, the Urban Cocktail Trail runs from 1-5pmREFUND POLICYSorry, no refunds unless the event is cancelled/postponed by the organiserGETTING AROUNDAside from the amazing cocktails, one of the best things about the Urban Cocktail Trail is that it's a completely self-guided day out! What that means is once you've been to your nominated starting location, you can go where you want, when you want!To visit the Urban Cocktail Trail website, Click Here----------Neighbourhood Events Co acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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11 Oct 2025
Urban Cocktail Trail Burleigh Heads
To celebrate all the art, craftsmanship and fun a beautifully made cocktail has to offer, you're invited to Burleigh Heads for the Urban Cocktail Trail! How does it work you ask? Rally your friends together and start the afternoon with a bite to eat and of course, a cocktail at your starting location before making your way around the trail to redeem your cocktail vouchers, choosing your favourites from the Signature Cocktail List! As a self-guided experience where you decide to stop and sip is completely up to you!
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18 Oct 2025
1980's Murder Mystery Dinner
The 80's have arrived and you are now either a pop idol or a celebrity of stage and show. with big hair, mullets and bright clothes, step back in time to the best decade of music and join Fox and Hounds for the night of a lifetime, and enjoy a three-course meal. You will all receive a unique character for this event and play that role. This event is not done anywhere else in this universe and is only performed at the Fox and Hounds on an annual basis. Limited spots are available so get in quick before you miss out. Bookings are essential.
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From now until 04 Nov 2025 (Annual)
Melbourne Cup Luncheon at The Valley Estate
Experience the glitz and glamour of Melbourne Cup at The Valley Estate. Start the journey with a welcome cocktail and live oyster shucking bar in The Glasshouse, before being guided through the 9-acre estate. Enjoy the first course of roaming canapés and drinks on The Terrace, participate in sweepstakes and have a photo taken with the show-stopping horses. Enter The Manor for the remaining two courses, for a sit-down meal where there will be entertainment by a Live Band, all whilst indulging in the beverage package inclusive of Veuve Clicquot champagne, beer and wine. Watch the race that stops the nation on the big screen and put a best foot forward in the best hat and best dressed competitions; prizes to be won! After the race enjoy a selection of desserts and join the festivities on the dancefloor. Please note, this will be family-style, long table seating for the sit-down meal in The Manor. Secure tickets now for Melbourne Cup 2025 at The Valley Estate.
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29 Nov 2025
St Andrews Day Pipe Celebration Dinner
Remember the tunes of Amazing Grace or The Bluebells of Scotland? Some of these amazing classics and more will be featured during the evening. On arrival be welcomed by the entire Brisbane Pipe Band. As the evening progresses so does the entertainment with fantastic not to be forgotten performances right up close and personal. If you're a passionate Scot or just love the pipes then this is an event not to be missed. There will be a three course dinner served with optional Haggis or not as a main course. Entree: Peppercorn pate. Main: Haggis or, Vegetarian nut roast, Roast Beef or Pork, Chicken Leek and Bacon Pie, lemon pepper cod Dessert: Apple & Cinnamon Bread Pudding.
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25 Dec 2025
Christmas Day Cruise
Let the crew provide the festive magic as you sit back, relax and take in the views of the Broadwater aboard the spacious, luxurious vessel the Spirit of Elston. Indulge in a buffet feast of seasonal flavours featuring local seafood, succulent meats and vegetarian options, topped off with an Australian Christmas classic, pavlova. Compliment with an unlimited drinks package including local wines, bubbly, boutique beers and non-alcoholic beverages. Kids will be delighted to receive a small complimentary present! They offer four cruises – two lunch and two dinner sittings – departing from Sea World, Main Beach with ample free parking available.
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17 Jan 2026
2026 Magic Millions Raceday
Saturday, 17 January | 2026COST: Unavailable
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01 Mar 2026
St Davids Day Dancing with Dragons
Get in national colours of Wales ready to celebrate Wales National Day of St David, in a comletely unique way. March 1 marks the day of which all of Wales turn out in parades in full colour in which to celebrate their National Patron Saint. Wales is famous for its castles and Dragons and that's where this night begins. You will entertained by a dragon dance and feed the dragons your red letter for prosperity of 2024 a prosperous year ahead in this fantastic journey. Upon arrival you will be greeted by Monks and enjoy some Welsh specialities with the full menu also available. Enter the Dancing of the Dragons! Big Fiery and fierce dragons will put on a spectacular show that you will not forget in a hurry. It will be at this time when you will feed the Dragons with your red letters of money and good fortune for he forth coming year. Full menu available, suitable for all ages
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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.