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Local Flavour: Gold Coast’s 23 Hatted Restaurants
The Gold Coast is getting a reputation as a foodie destination and with an impressive 23 hatted restaurants scattered across the city, it’s no surprise. If you’re wondering why a restaurant would be wearing a hat, let us explain… It’s a rating system used by the Australian Good Food Guide which con...
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Gold Coast: The Best Destination to Escape & Unwind
We’re all for the kind of holiday fun that gets your heart racing, but as a destination that’s famous for its laidback energy, we're really good at switching off, slowing down and easing into a blissful state where the vibes are set to super chill. Come unwind and let the Gold Coast get to work on l...
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5 Great Reasons to Visit the Gold Coast in Winter
Looking for the perfect winter holiday? You’ve found it! The Gold Coast is gorgeous year round and winter offers a different experience of our beautiful seaside city. The humidity that makes summer heat hard to bare is replaced with crisp air, glorious sunshine and bluebird skies - perfect weather f...
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Where Whales Come And Play
Our seaside city is one of the best places in Australia to hang out with the humpbacks. The Gold Coast Highway runs parallel to another highway, but it’s not one you can drive. To travel this popular and picturesque route, you’re going to need either a boat or fins and powerful flukes. It’s the Hump...
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8 Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants on the Gold Coast
Eating clean, green and plant-based food on the Gold Coast is easy as vegetable pie. With a slew of vegan and vegetarian restaurants serving up everything from delectable Asian dishes to nutritious super salads and incredible vegan baked goods, our plant-based friends will be very well fed. Here are...
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Only On the Gold Coast
It’s no surprise that the Gold Coast is a multi-award-winning destination. We're one of a kind! Our stunning city boasts an impressive array of unique, family friendly experiences you simply can’t find anywhere else. From the some of oldest rainforests in the world, to the fastest roller coaster in ...
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Gold Coast Kids Bucket List
Kids don’t really get to decide where the family goes on holiday but if they did, they’d choose the Gold Coast in an instant. Luckily, parents are also partial to a family getaway where everyone’s happy and having an absolute ball. So bring the kids and cross off some epic bucket list experiences in...
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Family Friendly Guide to the Gold Coast Hinterland
If you want to teach your kids to appreciate nature, take them to the Gold Coast Hinterland. In this magical place curious creatures shelter in ancient rainforests and exotic bird calls echo through the canopy. It’s a natural play ground where the kids can dip in waterfalls, slide into swimming hole...
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Top Tips For Visiting Theme Parks With Younger Kids
Wondering whether you can take your toddler to Warner Bros Movie World? The answer is yes! Gold Coast theme parks are famous for high speed thrill rides, but young families visit for a very different experience. Little kids will love presentations and performances by their favourite characters, inte...
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4 of the Best Kid-Friendly Beaches on the Gold Coast
A family holiday to the Gold Coast means beach time! With 52 kilometers of golden sand and sparkling water to choose from, you could probably use a few pointers. From the calm, clear waters of our estuaries and creeks, to sandy shores and sheltered bays, here are some of the Gold Coast’s best kid-fr...
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The Best Buffets on the Gold Coast
Hooray for the buffet! There’s something special about stepping out with friends and family to enjoy a decadent all-you-can-eat feast. The Gold Coast has plenty of buffet offerings if you're seeking delicious dishes in a sophisticated setting. Check out our favourite venues to experience endless gra...
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Discover Gold Coast's Best Hidden Bars
While we've got our fair share of iconic restaurants and venues on the Gold Coast, there are those who prefer more secluded and lesser known locations to enjoy a drink. Step off the main street, venture down an alleyway and text a number to gain entry to Gold Coast's hidden bar scene. Scratch the su...
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Get Your Thrill, Chill & Fill on the Gold Coast
It's a common problem when you get to the Gold Coast... what to do first? Launch straight into the action, ease into it with a more relaxed approach... or find somewhere to satisfy your hunger? We've broken it down for you, suburb by suburb, where to get your thrill, chill and fill. Southport Thrill...
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Been There, Haven't Done That!
You might have been here before but if you think you’ve ‘done’ the Gold Coast, think again! There are certain images that spring to mind when you think of a trip to the Gold Coast. The cluster of highrises that make up the Surfers Paradise skyline, surfers riding world-class waves, sky high roller ...
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The Best Destination For Family Fun
If playful was a place, it would be the Gold Coast. It's a destination loved equally by parents and kids alike and with such a huge variety of things to do and places to visit, we reckon it's the best spot in Australia for family fun. In this flexible itinerary you'll find awesome activities for tod...
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What's On For Kids: Easter Holidays on the Gold Coast
Easter holidays on the Gold Coast are set to be a brilliant time for families with an egg-ceptional array of fun activities to keep the kids entertained. Budding nature lovers can learn about their local environment or become wildlife carers for a day, and little creatives will love expressing thems...
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Destination 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.