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Where The Wild Things Are! Gold Coast Animal Encounters
If you're an animal lover then the Gold Coast is full of exciting opportunities to meet all manner of cute creatures. From free-flying rainbow parrots that perch on your head, to our iconic koalas who you can book for a breakfast date. If you're seeking an up close and personal experience with an ar...
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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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Strap In For An Action-Packed Gold Coast Adventure
Are you an adrenaline junkie looking for your next buzz? If you’re ready to push yourself to the limit, face your fears and go to the extreme, then you’re in luck. The Gold Coast is adrenaline central with a bunch of hair-raising activities for you to try out. From swimming with sharks to jumping ou...
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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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Gold Coast’s Top 10 Natural Chillout Spots
You don’t need to go far for a nature based escape on the Gold Coast. Scattered throughout the suburbs, beaches and valleys of our beautiful city are some premium pockets of natural goodness. Stroll down to the nearest creek to wash away your worries, or take a short road trip to the Hinterland for ...
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Top 7 Waterfalls To Visit On The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is famous for its sun, sand and surf – and for good reason. But our enchanting Hinterland is equally worthy of attention. Head for the mountains of Springbrook and Lamington National Parks, or Tamborine Mountain, where you can wander among ancient rainforests and cool fresh water cree...
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Theme Park Hacks For The Best Day Ever!
We’re known as a theme park super hub here on the Gold Coast, with five themed worlds offering everything from hair-raising waterslides and world-record breaking coasters, through to heart-warming animal encounters and nostalgic family fun. With so much choice and limited time to tick off your theme...
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Top 6 Golden Glamping Experiences On The Gold Coast
Want to get back to nature but not a fan of camping? Glamping (glamorous camping) is the perfect solution – you get to experience the great outdoors without compromising on creature comforts. Welcome to the world of super-luxe eco accommodation complete with fine linens, rotating fireplaces, twin ba...
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Diving Into The Best Hotel Pools On The Gold Coast
Sure the Gold Coast is home to glorious, sun-drenched beaches, but if you want to escape the crowds and really bliss out, then the epic array of luxe hotel pools on offer is where you’ll want to throw a towel down when the temps rise. Think: gourmet food delivered straight to your sun lounge and swi...
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Your Ultimate Guide To Getting Wet: Gold Coast Waves & Watersports
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Gold Coast watersports. We have some of the world’s longest canals and waterways (longer than Amsterdam and Venice combined!) which provide calm, protected waters to splash around in. Then there’s the 57km of pristine beaches, world-class surf and azure Paci...
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Take Dad On A Gold Coast Adventure For Father’s Day
When it comes to celebrating Father’s Day this year, leave the socks and jocks at the shops and give dad a real thrill by taking him on an unexpected Gold Coast adventure. But where to? We’ve thought ahead and matched a range of dads to some suitable local suggestions. All you have to do is pick his...
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Book A 5-Star Experience At These Luxury Gold Coast Hotels
Fancy a 5-star holiday? For those who love the finer things in life, this decadent selection of luxury Gold Coast hotels will have you dreaming about lavish suites, pillow menus, the plushest robes, the finest dining and 5-star service. Pull up a poolside sun lounge and take a sip from your cocktail...
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Stay In The Know: Uncover These 6 Gold Coast Local Gems
Maybe you’ve been to the Gold Coast before, but we guarantee there are still unexplored corners of our destination waiting to be discovered. They’re not that hard to find – you just have to know where to look. Luckily we’re more than happy to spread the love and share some local knowledge. Read on f...
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Gold Coast Wineries You Need To Visit
Fancy a glass of wine with your sunshine? Gold Coast wineries produce some fabulous offerings for wine lovers, and a visit to some of our beautiful vineyards, cellar doors, wine bars and restaurants should feature on any foodie’s itinerary. With views as good as the vino, we suggest a long lunch and...
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Cosy Up For Winter On The Gold Coast
Winter on the Gold Coast might be “mild” to some. Visitors from southern states laugh at locals who rug up when the temperature gets below 20ºC, but living in sunshine so much of the year means we really feel it when the mercury drops! This winter, we’re reaching for our Ugg boots (locally made of ...
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Walk On The Wild Side: 5 Easy Nature Walks On The Gold Coast
There’s nothing quite like a leisurely walk to stoke the senses and invigorate the soul. It’s also a wonderful way to go exploring and get a feel for a place, especially if you’re visiting for the first time. So stretch your legs and discover a whole new side of the Gold Coast. Here are some of our ...
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.