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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 10 Jan 2025
Dreamworld Night Market
COST: 0 - 2 AUDDreamworld Night Market is the Northern Gold Coast’s newest food market, located inside Dreamworld! With entry at only $2 or free for kids, it’s the perfect place to stop by for epic food truck eats, delicious drinks, live music, live art and even themed nights.
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From now until 29 Dec 2024
Grazy Arvo with Koalas at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Relax and enjoy an afternoon with the Koalas. Spend some time with the Aussie icons in the exclusive Koala Habitat dining area 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. Ticket price includes Grazing Platter, beverage, pat & chat style encounter hosted by their experienced Koala keepers and a souvenir photo. Also included is general admission into Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for the day.
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From now until 31 Oct 2024
High Tea by JW in collaboration with Perfume Playground at Chapter & Verse Bar and Lounge
Heighten your senses with a curation of edible scents with the resorts’ signature High Tea in collaboration with Perfume Playground, a sensory experience inspired by the aromas in the JW Garden. Bookings essential online.
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From now until 17 Feb 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 13 Feb 2025
Marketta Arts Creative
Miami Marketta is going back to where it all began with Marketta Arts Creative launching Thursday 21st of March 2024. Every Thursday Miami Marketta will come alive showcasing the Gold Coast’s most talented local makers and creators, filled to the brim with fashion, art and talented Gold Coast locals selling direct to the public. If you are into buying one off eclectic pieces of vintage clothing or special designer pieces at great prices, be sure to pop on down for a late night shop. Over 50 stands of handmade and home grown talent for locals and tourists alike to indulge in. There will also be a jam-packed line-up of street-food vendors, including desserts to satiate that sweet tooth. Miami Marketta is the original street food market, and combines delicious eats with a fun-filled atmosphere. Get together with a large group of friends or bring your tribe in tow, Marketta is the locals haven!
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Friday (Weekly)
Friday Frothy's at Sobah Brewery & Cafe
Experience Friday Frothy's at Sobah Brewery & Cafe! Enjoy a special lunch deal: mouth-watering burgers paired with Sobah's range of non-alcoholic craft beers and thick-cut chips for just $25 per person. Savour the menu featuring Australian native food and soak up the laid-back vibes on the Gold Coast. Sobah offers premium non-alcoholic craft beers brewed on-site, redefining the brewing experience without compromising taste or enjoyment. Explore the art gallery and gift shop during your visit, and take a brewery tour with the team. Sobah Brewery and Cafe is more than just a venue; it's a space where taste, culture, and connection intertwine in delightful ways.
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07 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2024
Culinary Stars 2024 Showcase
Culinary Stars is returning to Citrique from 7 to 10 October, 2024. Led by Executive Chef Paul Smart, experience a fully immersive gastronomic journey with our Culinary Masters, as they showcase a series of experiential degustation dinners inspired by the fundamentals; Air, Fire, Water & Earth. JW Marriott's award-winning culinary team and distinguished guest chefs from Marriott International's best restaurants around Australia and Asia come together to recreate their signature dishes, highlighting famed regional produce with their individual profound techniques and expertise. Four-Course Degustation, Air Monday, 7 October. Uncover how movement, evaporation, lightness and aeration come together in a culinary interpretation of air. $129 per guest $39 wine pairing Five-Course Degustation, Fire Tuesday, 8 October. ‘Flare’ prevails in this theatrical journey where each element is touched by fire; enriched with heat, enveloped in flames or seared with embers. $139 per guest $49 wine pairing Six-Course Degustation, Water Wednesday, 9 October. Found in the depths of our local shores, an odyssey through treasures of the ocean and the tastes of the sea. $149 per guest $59 wine pairing Seven-Course Degustation, Earth Thursday, 10 October. Discover the fresh and earthy flavours of local produce harvested from the land or grown beneath its surface. Uncover a hint of the earth’s most prized resources in each course with a touch of gold. $159 per guest $69 wine pairing
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12 Oct 2024
Murder Mystery Dinner Gold Coast
Ever wanted to be involved in a murder and solve the case yourself, or even be a murderer? At the Fox and Hounds, they have a unique way for you to celebrate any day with your close friends. Murder at the Grand Gatsby - 1920s. They will send you your unique character and that becomes you for the evening. You will find how to dress and how you fitted into society. Then just turn up on the evening in theme and you are given tasks of which to complete. All of a sudden a murder is committed. If it wasn't you that is dead, now is your chance to unravel the clues, challenge and bribe others to get to the bottom of the story. Can you solve the crime? Call directly to book one of these unique events.
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12 Oct 2024
Urban Cocktail Trail // Burleigh Heads (QLD)
Get Ready Gold Coast! The Urban Cocktail is heading your way this Spring for an incredible afternoon of bar-hopping and cocktail sipping!Presale Release // Tuesday 13th August @ 11am - Sign Up HereGeneral Release // Tuesday 13th August @ 12pm------Presented ByPresented By Neighbourhood Events CoExplore the vibrant cocktail scene of Burleigh Heads this Spring on this incredible self-guided Cocktail Trail! Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or a group of friends looking for a fun afternoon out, the Urban Cocktail Trail is a guaranteed good time!Rally your friends together and start the afternoon with a bite to eat 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!Tickets won't last so purchase yours now and join us for an afternoon of cocktail goodness that will leave your taste buds tingling and your spirits soaring!VENUES + SIGNATURE COCKTAILSE.L.E. Feat. Sapatão// Sagatiba Cristalina Cachaca + Vedrenne Honeydew Liqueur + Demerara Syrup + Fresh Honeydew Melon Juice + Lime JuiceHail Mary Feat. Chilli Coconut Margarita// Chilli Infused Cazcabel Tequila + Malibu + Lime Juice + Coconut RimJustin Lane Feat. Caribbean Pornstar// Vanilla Infused Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum + Angostura Caribbean Amaro + Passionfruit + Orgeat + LimeKin Feat. Next of Kin// Chambord + Lemon Juice + Egg White (vegan friendly) + Sugar Syrup + Ingredients + IngredientsLocal Feat. Hulk Smash// Midori + Cointreau + Pavan + Grapefruit Liqueur + LemonMaman Feat. Saffron Lizzie// Saffron infused Follys Vodka, Rhubi Mistelle, Campari, watermelon syrup and citrus juiceNaami Feat. The Pavlova is Mine// Vanilla infused Folly's Vodka + Licor 43 + Butterscotch Schnapps + Strawberry Liqueur + Pineapple Juice + Passionfruit + AquafabaOi Izakaya Feat. Deadly Viper Assassination Squad// Reposado Tequila + Home Made Grapefruit Syrup + Home Made Orange Sherbet + Aperol + Green Tea Umeshu ("plum wine")TICKETSOption #1 - The Connoisseur - $95 (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)Option #2 - The Trailblazer - $75 (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 TrailEVENT DAY REGISTRATIONWhere - Local (1744 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads)Date & Time - Saturday, 12th October (12-1.30pm)REFUND 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.COST: $75 – $95
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12 Oct 2024
Urban Cocktail Trail Burleigh Heads (QLD)
To celebrate all the art, the craftsmanship and fun a beautifully made cocktail has to offer they invite you to join them in the Gold Coast on 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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13 Oct 2024
Oracle Boulevard Twilight Table Dinner 2024
The Twilight Table long table event is an international culinary journey set on the picturesque backdrop of Oracle Boulevard at sunset.Oracle Boulevard's spectacular Twilight Table is a long table dining event offering a carefully curated 6-course tasting menu. Set along the picturesque backdrop of Oracle Boulevard as the sun sets over the twinkling Broadbeach skyline, in it's 6th year the event provides an impressive culinary showcase presented by 8 of the Gold Coast's most highly acclaimed restaurants including:Social Eating House + BarMamasan Kitchen + BarThe Lucky SquireMecca BahThe CubanOrzo RestaurantKost Bar & GrillBlowfishTickets $279* per person, including a specially curated 6-course tasting menu and 4-hour beverage package:A selection of canapesStarterEntreeSecond EntreeMain CourseDessertA glass of Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial on arrival, with a selection of red, white, sparkling wines and beer served throughout the evening.Please arrive at 4:30pm. The event is due to conclude by 9:00pm.For further information visit https://www.theoracleboulevard.com.au/twilightTERMS & CONDITIONS: All dietary requirements must be advised at time of booking or they cannot be catered for. Seats to this event are strictly limited. 18+ years only, ID required on arrival. As seats are pre-allocated at time of booking, we recommend you purchase tickets for a group in one transaction to ensure you are all seated together. Please email any special requests a minimum of 7 days prior to the event to: marketing@theoracleboulevard.com.au. Ticket booking and processing fees are included in the ticket price. The ‘Twilight Table’ is an all weather outdoor event. Strictly no BYO permitted.TICKETS CANNOT BE CANCELLED OR REFUNDED. In the event of extreme weather , a COVID lockdown or other unfortunate circumstances, the event will be postponed to a new date and tickets automatically transferred to this date.COST: $279
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19 Oct 2024
Dr Who Murder Mystery Dinner
The Doctor is throwing a party onboard the Tardis, but not all of her guests are who they appear to be. With the Gatecrasher onboard, it isn’t long before things take a turn for the worse. Can the Doctor save the day - and her guests? 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 to 18 spots only so get in quick before you miss the tardis. Bookings are essential.
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26 Oct 2024
World Champagne Day Lunch at Beechmont Estate with Moët & Chandon
Join them for an exquisite five-course, seven-champagne dining experience at The Paddock, featuring a bespoke menu by Executive Chefs Chris and Alex Norman and a guided champagne-tasting experience by Moët Hennessy Australia Ambassador Dean O'Reilly. Event Highlights: Seven Moët & Chandon Champagnes: Delight in a guided tasting of seven iconic Champagnes, including the 2013 and 2015 Grand Vintage, Imperial Rose NV, and a comparison of the 2013 and 2015 Grand Vintage Rose. Five-Course Menu: Enjoy a spring-inspired menu crafted to pair perfectly with each Champagne, showcasing the best local spring local produce. Expert Host: Dean O'Reilly will guide you through the Moët & Chandon universe, enhancing your tasting journey. Dress Code: Spring florals encouraged
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03 Nov 2024
Taste of Country
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of exquisite food, fine wine and captivating music amidst the breathtaking landscape of Mununjali Country at The Overflow Estate 1895. Experience an unforgettable afternoon of exquisite food, fine wine and captivating music amidst the breathtaking landscape of Mununjali Country at The Overflow Estate 1895. Surrounded by picturesque vineyards overlooking serene Lake Wyaralong, this event offers an incredible sensory experience—a taste of the best of our country, right here on Country. Choose from two ticket options tailored to every preference and budget. Bring your picnic blanket and join us for a relaxed Sunday session at Music on the Lawn, featuring captivating singer-songwriter Sara Berki, genre-bending indie pop upcomer Stelle, and pop soul maven Sunny Luwe. Enjoy wine tastings and food crafted with local native bush tucker ingredients. For a more refined experience, indulge in a gourmet dining experience curated by French chef Olivier Boudon in collaboration with Mununjali Elders, creating a fusion where Mununjali and French food culture collides. Soundtracking the Music on the Lawn session are captivating singer-songwriter Sara Berki, genre-bending indie pop upcomer Stelle and pop soul maven Sunny Luwe. Whether you're drawn by music, culture, the chance to meet new people, or simply a love for exceptional food and wine, this event is a must-do! Cost:Total Taste Experience (No Paired Wines) - $149.00Total Taste Experience (With Paired Wines) - $189.00Total Taste Experience - U18 - $149.00General Admission 18+ - $35.00Youth (12-17) - $25.00U12 Entry - $0.00
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05 Nov 2024
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
Join them at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast’s Terraces Restaurant on Tuesday 5 November, 2024 for the race that stops the nation! Gather the group, frock up and enjoy a 3-hour premium beverage package featuring Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label and more, an elevated seafood buffet, live entertainment, sweeps, prizing and more. Watch all the action of the Melbourne Cup live on the screens, then make your way up to Pearls Bar to continue the Cup Day celebrations. Hosted by special guest MC, 102.9 Hot Tomato’s Emily Jade O’Keeffe, this is one Cup Day you won’t want to miss!
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05 Nov 2024
Melbourne Cup Luncheon at The Valley Estate
Come and experience the glitz and glamour of Melbourne Cup at The Valley Estate. Enjoy a welcome cocktail with Caviar bump 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 (cash tote only) and get a photo taken with the show stopping horses. Enter The Manor for the remaining 3-courses, for a sit-down meal where guests will be entertained by DJ Freddie, 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, guests are invited to put their best foot forward for the best hat and best dressed competitions; prizes to be won! Please note, this will be family style table seating for the sit-down meal in The Manor. Secure your tickets now for Melbourne Cup 2024.
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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.