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6 Gold Coast Theme Parks
Adulting is hard and the art of play is too often left to the kids. Well, we say it’s time for the grown ups to get with the program, lighten up and let loose too! Theme Parks are just the antidote for taking life so seriously. Forget about lunch boxes and life admin for a day and focus on pure, una...
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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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3 New Hair-Raising Rides Coming To The Gold Coast in 2021
Prepare to strap in, hold on tight and scream at the top of your lungs with the launch of three brand new, world-class roller coasters coming to Gold Coast theme parks in 2021. With the Southern Hemisphere’s highest concentration of the biggest and best theme parks on the Gold Coast, there’s no shor...
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Gold Coast Play Guide
A travel guide showcasing just some of our exceptional experiences, welcoming you to come and play on the Gold Coast – Australia’s Favourite Playground. Celebrated for our picture-perfect mix of long sandy beaches, surf breaks and theme park thrills, explore our laidback ocean-front neighbourhoods a...
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What To Do On The Gold Coast This Long Weekend
With the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend upon us, let us sort out your long weekend plans in style. From eating and drinking, outdoor markets, water activities to the perfect place to rest your head, read on, fellow holidayers. FIRST THINGS FIRST: WHERE TO STAY Coming from the north, you’ll want to ma...
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Your Ultimate Guide To Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
When it comes to meeting the menagerie of feathered, spiky, slippery and furry friends that call our Gold Coast beach-meets-bush backyard home, head to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for the ultimate feel-good-fun-filled day out. BUT FIRST – BE AN EARLY BIRD Enjoy the lorikeet feeding at the entrance ...
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Top 20 Gold Coast Experiences
As a city that boasts 300 days of beautiful sunshine, unmatched stretches of white sandy beaches, breath-taking landscapes and skylines, as well as the local’s best-kept secret, the Hinterland, it’s not surprising why many flock to experience the Gold Coast – Australia’s premier leisure and events d...
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BEST ROMANTIC GETAWAYS ON THE GOLD COAST
Whatever the weather or your taste, budget or accessibility needs, the Gold Coast boasts a large variety of accommodation options, making it the perfect destination for a couple’s getaway. Read on for our round-up of where you can go to find the ideal mood for romance… INDULGE LIKE A ROMAN WOULD If ...
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HIT THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH THESE TOP GOLD COAST BIKING TRAILS
It doesn’t matter what kind of cyclist you are: the Gold Coast has something for everyone. With its long expanse of flat terrain beside one of the most picturesque coastlines on the planet; beginner cyclists and those preferring to cruise are well catered for. But should you wish for a tough climb, ...
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TOP SOUTHERN GOLD COAST EXPERIENCES YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
The Gold Coast is home to some of Australia’s best attractions and experiences. We look at what experiences you shouldn’t miss on the Southern Gold Coast during your next visit. COOLANGATTA The ultimate beach stroll There’s no more striking coastal walk in Australia than the three-kilometre path bet...
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6 BEST THINGS TO DO ON YOUR NEXT FAMILY TRIP TO THE NORTHERN GC
Home to Australia’s adventure capital and awe-inspiring stretch of beaches, the northern region of our beautiful city of Gold Coast should be at the top of the list for your next trip away. A mere half an hour drive from Surfers Paradise and full of family-friendly activities from animal encounters,...
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WHERE TO GET YOUR THEATRE FIX ON THE GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast isn’t usually a place people would associate with theatre, but it’s been said that we have one of the highest concentrations of amateur theatre companies in Australia right here. And with that comes a growing appetite for theatre more broadly. Which is good news for cultural tourists ...
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5 SPLASH-WORTHY WATERFALLS IN THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND
So you’ve decided to peel yourself away from the beach? Escape the seaside and dive into the Gold Coast’s diverse hinterland—the ‘green behind the gold’ as it’s fondly known. Here you’ll unearth a piece of the city’s fabric that’s as magical as the sandy coastline that made it famous. We’re helping ...
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ESCAPE TO THE HEART OF THE HINTERLAND
While it’s only 45 minutes from the beach, Springbrook is at the top of the Gold Coast hinterland and offers visitors a completely different experience from the coast, amongst ancient rainforest along the caldera of an ancient volcano. It’s home to stunning look-outs easily accessible on foot, and t...
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ACTION PACKED FUN FOR FAMILIES ON THE GOLD COAST
There’s been a recent shift in our holiday requirements because, unlike their weary mother, the very last thing my kids are looking for in a holiday is chill time. My kids have spent many summers riding, sliding, and splashing through the right-of-passage thrill rides and slides in the Theme Park Ca...
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12 REASONS TO EXTEND YOUR GOLD COAST STAY THIS EASTER
Quite obviously, there are a million reasons to visit the Gold Coast and never leave. Autumn in particular though, brings a little bit of magic all of its own in the form of mind-blowing sunset hues, perfect evening BBQ weather and, of course, all the usual local suspects (eating, drinking, playing ...
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.