ARTS & CULTURE
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Sustainable Travel: Your Gold Coast Eco-Tourism Guide
With landscapes, beaches, waterways and mountains as gorgeous as the Gold Coast’s, it’s a given that we care deeply about our environment and are big believers in eco-tourism. Our natural attractions captivate visitors and locals alike on the daily and we’re passionate about preserving them for futu...
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HOTA - Access and Inclusion Information | Destination Gold Coast
HOTA (Home of the Arts) is the Gold Coast’s go-to destination for all things arts, creativity and entertainment. This expansive precinct right behind Surfers Paradise is the cultural heart of the city and hosts everything from cabaret, comedy, music, film and theatre to festivals, markets, cultural ...
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BLEACH* Festival 2023
Get ready to be amazed, delighted, inspired, surprised and moved by BLEACH* - the Gold Coast’s very own and much-loved contemporary arts festival with a twist. BLEACH* will be held from August 3rd – 13th with performances, pop ups, installations, workshops and concerts happening all over our seaside...
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Comprehensive Guide to Gold Coast Popular Events
If the Gold Coast is on your holiday wish list, then it makes sense to plan your stay around some of the incredible annual events that bring this city to life. Whether you're a lover of live music, a cultural connoisseur, or a passionate sports fan, you'll find something on the Gold Coast's annual e...
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Food For The Soul: Gold Coast Dining & Culture
Food and culture are a winning combination and on the Gold Coast, there are plenty of unique ways to experience the best of both. Whether it’s cocktails and canapes on the rooftop balcony of our new gallery or Spanish street food at a night market with live tunes, we’re skilled at blending culinary ...
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A 2-Day Art & Culture Journey Through the Gold Coast
Colourful and creative, loud and lively, the Gold Coast arts and culture scene is exploding with new talent, vibrant venues and a supportive environment for the arts. When it comes to music, design, fashion, performing arts, sculpture and more, our homegrown talent is turning heads and gaining our c...
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Luxury Lover's Guide to the Gold Coast
For those who love the finer things in life the Gold Coast delivers a decadent array of luxury accommodation, fine dining and 5-star experiences, from exclusive rooftop pool clubs and lavish hotels to heavenly hinterland escapes and extravagant entertainment. We've reserved a poolside cabana for you...
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Wrap Up 2022 With These Epic Gold Coast Events
The Gold Coast's event scene is absolutely firing for the remainder of 2022. Over the next few months, it's going to be a cracking good time for old and young, ready to have some fun. It's on in the fields, under the stars, at theme parks, music festivals, in the streets, stadiums and on the sand. S...
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More Ways To Play on the Gold Coast
Our seaside city has been one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations for decades but if you think you know the Gold Coast, think again! There's a whole host of new and undiscovered experiences waiting for you to dive into. From theme park rides and unique accommodation options to hidden gems ...
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It’s All Happening At HOTA
HOTA (Home of the Arts) is the Gold Coast’s go-to destination for all things arts, creativity and entertainment. This expansive precinct right behind Surfers Paradise is the cultural heart of the city, showcasing something we’re famous for. A unique nature/culture collab where the arts and the outdo...
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The Gamer’s Guide To The Gold Coast
Keeping teens engaged and entertained on holiday can be a challenge but here’s a hack – lure them away from their devices with the promise of some great gaming experiences. From old school arcade games to epic escape rooms and immersive virtual reality adventures, the Gold Coast is a gamer’s paradis...
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11 Top Spots For High Tea On The Gold Coast
If you fancy fine china and sweet treats, then it’s time to taste the sweeter side of life with a high tea on the Gold Coast. From dreamy valley cafes to sophisticated coastal venues, there are plenty of places to indulge in delicious delicacies, pretty pastries and tiny, tasty sandwiches. While it’...
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4 Day Trips You Can Take From The Gold Coast
If you’re looking to explore other parts of stunning South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, the Gold Coast is the perfect home base. Within an hour’s drive, there’s such a diverse choice of destinations to visit, from a buzzing capital city, to quaint coastal villages and a bohemian cou...
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8 Of The Best Markets To Visit On The Gold Coast
When it comes to shopping fresh, nothing beats Gold Coast markets. And here on the Gold Coast we have an array of artisan-inspired marketplaces sprinkled all over the suburbs, dotted beside our beaches and nestled in our valleys. Whether you’re fossicking for one of a kind fashion, wanting to fill y...
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Southport: The Cultural Hub of the Northern Gold Coast
The northern Gold Coast region has always been a quiet achiever on the cultural front, and for decades Southport has been the unofficial (and now formal) CBD of the city. With its Chinatown redevelopment and repurposing of heritage buildings, as well as a growing number of cafes, galleries and live ...
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The Gold Coast’s Incredible New HOTA Gallery
While our local arts scene has been steadily growing in size and credibility, the new HOTA (Home of the Arts) Gallery will give the Gold Coast some serious cultural clout. After almost three years of construction, the doors to the largest Australian gallery outside a capital city will open on May 8,...
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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.