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09 November 2017
GOLD COAST SURF CLUBS TO GRAB A COLD ONE
Sinking a schooner at one of our iconic surf clubs should definitely be on your Gold Coast to-do list. Our surf clubs are famous for well-priced food and drinks and laid-back vibes. Plus, it doesn’t get much more ‘beachfront’ than a sunny surf club balcony. Here are a few of our favourites: RAINB...
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10 November 2017
5 MINUTES WITH ADAM HARALAMPOU
Owner of Justin Lane and Harry’s Steak Bistro and Bar, Adam Haralampou knew from the tender age of 13 that the restaurant industry was for him. Drawing on years of hospitality experience gained in Europe and Asia, this Gold Coast local is now living his dream – running very successful eateries in hi...
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09 November 2017
GOLD COAST COFFEE ROASTERS
We looooooove our coffee on the Gold Coast. And with so many locally-roasted brews being served up in our restaurants and cafes, who can blame us? Check out these local operators for your next brew: SILIPO COFFEE One of the Gold Coast’s most recognisable home-grown brands, Silipo Coffee is hidden ...
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09 November 2017
4 FOODIE HAUNTS IN PALM BEACH
If you’re seeking the latest emerging dining precinct of the Gold Coast, look no further than Palm Beach. It’s hot, hot, hot, with each week bringing a new opening, each one very different to the last. Several local cafés such as Barefoot Barista and Espresso Moto have quietly shone, with restaurant...
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10 November 2017
48 Hours of Absolute Indulgence on the Gold Coast
If swanning poolside, bespoke massage treatments, designer shopping and champagne breakfasts sound like your kind of vacay, dust off the Louis luggage pronto 'cause we've got you covered. BREAKFAST AT HYDE PARADISO RESTAURANT AND BAR From its panoramic views of the Pacific, menus that change season...
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09 November 2017
LOCAL’S GUIDE TO STREET FOOD RESTAURANTS
Who says that street food belongs only on the street? These Gold Coast restaurants have given street food dishes a gourmet twist. BAO credit Lucky Bao Bao – literally ‘wrapping cake’ – is a dish eaten in different forms throughout Asia. Lucky Bao’s chef, Daud Kendall, brings us the most delicious Ta...
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10 November 2017
THEME PARK EATS YOU WON’T WANT TO SHARE
If the last time you went to a theme park was in your primary school years you’d be forgiven for thinking that dagwood dogs are going to be lathering grease over your white knuckles post thrill ride. Fortunately with time comes culinary wisdom and theme parks these days are adorned with gourmet, glu...
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09 November 2017
CHAMPIONS OF LOCAL PRODUCE
Eco-friendly, sustainable and holistic – many cafes and restaurants on the Gold Coast source their goods from local producers and count provenance as essential to their day-to-day operations and marketing. COMMUNE The McCluskeys, Commune’s owners, have never been afraid to push boundaries. Even befo...
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10 November 2017
A LOCALS GUIDE TO GOLD COAST BREAKS
Above: Denis Lowe Surf culture is integral to the Gold Coast. Nearly every morning for 56 years, Denis Lowe of the Burleigh Longboard Club has paddled out into the surf. And at 71, this passionate surfer has no intention of stopping any time soon. “Surfing is like a bug,” he explains. “Once you start...
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09 November 2017
LOCAL’S GUIDE: OUTDOOR DINING ON THE GOLD COAST
While Melbournians shiver in their laneways and Sydney-siders are saving their pennies to catch a glimpse of a celebrity chef, we’re kicking it alfresco – year round. Here’s a roundup of the best places to catch some rays while downing some of the Gold Coast’s best eats. ALFRED’S DINER This coastal ...
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09 November 2017
MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER – SEAN SCOTT
Sean Scott has become one of the Gold Coast’s best know photographers. His breathtaking images capture the Gold Coast’s coastal beauty above, on and under the water. While photographic assignments have taken Sean to many stunning parts of the globe, from the Aurora Borealis in Iceland and Norway to ...
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06 November 2017
THE SOCIAL SUPERSTAR: LONI JANE
Mama-of-two, plant-based enthusiast, social media maven and successful author of e-book Feel The Lean, Loni Jane and her gorgeous family call the Gold Coast home. Gold Coast social media star Loni Jane describes herself as a “28-year-old Earthling, mother, photographer and creative artist”. Mother o...
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06 November 2017
LOCAL’S GUIDE: 10 GOLD COAST WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES
SNORKEL WITH TURTLES AT COOK ISLAND If swimming alongside sea turtles is high on your bucket list, then a trip to Cook Island with Watersports Guru is for you. Just a short boat trip off the southern Gold Coast, Cook Island is perfect for divers and snorkelers of all experience levels. What’s more, ...
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06 November 2017
Unexpected Things To Do On The Gold Coast
Road tripping to the Gold Coast? Here are our top 10 unexpected things to do in (or around) the Gold Coast. PROGRESSIVE FEAST AT PALM BEACH It’s official. When no-one was watching, Palm Beach became cool. Seriously cool. From local bars and tapas joints to cutting edge foodie haunts, there are now m...
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06 November 2017
WHERE TO SHOP ON THE GOLD COAST
PACIFIC FAIR The largest shopping centre in Queensland and the fourth largest in Australia, Pacific Fair is a world-class fashion destination. Think Tiffany’s, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Givenchy, Bally, Michael Kors, Salvatore Ferragamo, Rolex, Chanel, Coach – all recently unveiled as part of Pacific F...
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01 November 2017
10 LUXURIOUS WAYS TO INDULGE
ENDOTA SPA Endota Spa hits the sweet spot when it comes to blissing out and indulging in some much-deserved ‘me’ time. Kick back in the relaxation lounge or one of the luxury treatment rooms and settle in for some serious R&R. CHARTER A YACHT Cruise the Coast’s winding waterways in style aboard your...
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.