Weekend itinerary
48 hours in Gold Coast
The perfect weekend, hour by hour — where to eat, drink, explore and stay. Every stop is one of our highest-rated Gold Coast spots, so you can just turn up.
Friday
Evening
Dinner to kick off the weekend
Itaewon Korean Restaurant Southport71Itaewon Korean Restaurant is a highly-rated Korean dining venue in Southport, Gold Coast, with over 5,000 reviews.
DetailsNightcap
A drink nearby
BMG Cowboys Surfers Paradise70BMG Cowboys is a bar located on Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, highly regarded by visitors.
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Saturday
Morning
Coffee first
Iron and Resin Garage Currumbin68Industrial-style cafe in Currumbin Waters with a strong reputation for quality coffee and live music events.
DetailsLate morning
Get outdoors
Rainbow Bay Beach Burleigh Heads64Beaches in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
DetailsLunch
Lunch with a view
Kickin'Inn Broadbeach Broadbeach70Highly rated restaurant on Victoria Avenue in Broadbeach serving the Gold Coast dining scene.
DetailsAfternoon
Soak up the culture
ArtVo Gold Coast Surfers Paradise70Interactive art museum in Robina featuring immersive digital and traditional art experiences.
DetailsEvening
The big night-out dinner
Palette Restaurant Palm Beach62Restaurants in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
DetailsNight
Out on the town
Cocktails Nightclub Surfers Paradise69Multilevel nightclub in Surfers Paradise with DJs, dance floor and regular party nights.
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Sunday
Morning
A long, lazy brunch
Aux Fines Bouches Burleigh Heads67Bakeries in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
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