Duration
3 Days
Region
Central Gold Coast
Distance
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Sometimes self-care looks like luxury! Treat yourself to some leisure, pleasure and relaxation on the Gold Coast.

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Surfers Paradise

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Surfers Paradise

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Broadbeach

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Day 1
Helicopters and HOTA
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Scenic Helicopter Flight
HOTA Gallery
Check into Andaz Gold Coast
Dinner at Social Eating House + Bar
11am
Scenic Helicopter Flight
Kick off your stay in spectacular style with a helicopter ride. The Gold Coast looks good from above! A scenic tour with Surfers Paradise Helicopters will whisk you over Surfers Paradise down to Burleigh Heads, and along  the coastline, with views of the beaches, city and green swathes of Hinterland.
1pm
HOTA Gallery
HOTA (Home of the Arts) is the Gold Coast’s cultural hub set in peaceful lakeside parklands with a world-class art gallery as the bold centrepiece. Explore the five levels of visual art including touring and permanent exhibitions, installations, collections and Indigenous art. Top it off with lunch at rooftop bar, The Exhibitionist, complete with panoramic views of Surfers Paradise and surrounding riverside suburbs. 
4pm
Check into Andaz Gold Coast
The new Andaz Gold Coast brings a fresh take on luxury to the heart of Broadbeach. From the striking interiors and organic architecture to the inhouse offerings, every element is intentional with a focus on food, culture, creativity. Open the curtains when you wake and floor to ceiling windows reveal the city spread out below, ocean sparkling. 202 rooms are centred around a Mediterranean restaurant, boutique bar and vibrant rooftop pool club where you can sip, dip, dine and recline in true Gold Coast style with an accommodation experience that elevates your whole trip.
7pm
Dinner at Social Eating House + Bar
Set in a buzzing Broadbeach dining precinct, Social Eating House hits the sweet spot between sophisticated dining and relaxed Gold Coast. The Med-inspired menu with a modern twist celebrates quality produce, bold flavours and seasonal ingredients. Expect flawless service on the floor and behind the bar.
Day 2
Retail Therapy, Relaxation and Fine Dining
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Shopping at Pacific Fair
SOL Elements Bathhouse
Kiyomi
10am
Shopping at Pacific Fair
Pacific Fair is not your average shopping centre. With wide promenades, water features and lots of greenery, it feels more like a tropical resort. Get tap happy at over 400 stores including Australian labels, major department stores, boutiques, homewares and luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Christian Louboutin, Tiffany’s and Givenchy.
1pm
SOL Elements Bathhouse
After floating through the air, come back to earth with a grounding ritual at SOL Elements. Nestled in the rainforest of Mount Tamborine, this Japanese-inspired bathhouse is a little slice of serenity where you can slow down, switch off and tune in. Indulge in a private suite with your own infrared sauna, ice bath and heated mineral pool overlooking a tranquil lake and bushland. Blissful body and facial treatments are available too.
7pm
Kiyomi

Kiyomi at The Star Gold Coast brings a refined, contemporary take on Japanese dining. Experience the exciting flavours of Tokyo and Osaka (no passport required) at one of the city’s most awarded restaurants. Enjoy innovative dishes and linger over a drinks list featuring Japanese whiskies, sake, shochu cocktails, and over 100 wines.

Day 3
Beachside Mornings and Golf
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Beach and Breakfast
A Round of Golf
7am
Beach and breakfast

Start the day the way locals do - with a walk along the coastline and ocean swim. Join the locals as they gather for caffeine at beachside breakfast spots.

11am
A round of golf
Considered one of the best golf courses on the Gold Coast (and there are many!) Links Hope Island provides an enjoyable challenge for all levels of golfer. The 18 hole championship course weaves through scenic waterways and is famous for the local mob of kangaroos who often graze on the greens.
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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. 

Learn more about the Kombumerri families