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Cosy cafes, snug pubs, museums and galleries for the cooler season.
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Standout spots in Gold Coast right now
A rotating pick of our highest-scoring, hand-checked spots — fresh every day.
Thai Fusion Spa Gold Coast
Thai massage and spa treatments in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park
A dramatic waterfall walk in Springbrook National Park featuring an exceptionally high cascading waterfall in forested bushland.
Itaewon Korean Restaurant
$$Itaewon Korean Restaurant is a highly-rated Korean dining venue in Southport, Gold Coast, with over 5,000 reviews.
Jala Head Spa
Jala Head Spa is a wellness venue located in Sanctuary Cove Village at Hope Island on the Gold Coast, offering spa services.
Kickin'Inn Broadbeach
Highly rated restaurant on Victoria Avenue in Broadbeach serving the Gold Coast dining scene.
Cocktails Nightclub
$$Multilevel nightclub in Surfers Paradise with DJs, dance floor and regular party nights.
Trending suburbs
Where Gold Coast is eating, drinking and hanging out.
Events in Gold Coast
Gigs, sport, theatre and things to do over the coming weeks.
Sun, 2 Aug, 10:00am
Pop Up Event Cowboys Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
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EventSun, 2 Aug, 10:00am
Gold Coast SUNS v Melbourne
People First Stadium
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This Girl Can GOLD COAST Event
Never Quit Gym Burleigh
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Building a Vibrant Community
Bond University
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The latest spots added to our Gold Coast guide.
Broadwater Keys Holiday Apartments
Laid-back lodging featuring a BBQ area, a garden & an outdoor pool, plus free parking.
Nightcap at Hinterland Hotel
Where to Stay in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort, Gold Coast
Laid-back property offering outdoor pools, mini-golf & sports courts, plus a restaurant & BBQs.
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Sophisticated resort with high-end Japanese & seafood restaurants, plus a lagoon-style pool & a spa.
Hinterland Hotel
$$Relaxed quarters, some with balconies, in a low-key lakeside hotel offering a bistro & a sports bar.
Runaway Bay Motor Inn
Traditional rooms & suites with kitchenettes in a basic motel featuring a pool & optional breakfast.
The Grand Apartments Gold Coast
Where to Stay in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
Sovereign On The Gold Coast
Airy rooms & suites in a relaxed hotel with an outdoor pool, terrace dining & ocean views.
Best-of lists
Our definitive, regularly-updated rankings.
Read up before you go
roundupGold Coast Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music
From Surfers Paradise nightlife to Coolangatta cocktails, whisky in Mudgeeraba and karaoke in Southport, find the Gold Coast bar for your kind of night.
Read guide →roundupFree Things to Do in Gold Coast
From Broadwater walks to Springbrook waterfalls, these are the Gold Coast’s best free parks, lookouts and rainforest escapes.
Read guide →roundupGold Coast With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
Plan a better family day on the Gold Coast with wildlife, waterfront parks, escape rooms, beachside green space and rainforest walks.
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