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White Sands Swimwear (also on cover) at Palazzo Versace

Hot FasHion

4 Sexy Spring Swimwear

14 ChriStmaS party DreSSeS

Gold Coast Hard roCk stars

8 warwiCk Capper

10 riCki-Lee CouLter

Hot dininG

18 goLD CoaSt Dining guiDe

23 euro Vibe – broaDbeaCh

25 a CuLinary Cooking pot – SurferS paraDiSe

Hot niGHtliFe

26 DgC hot nightLife piCkS

29 DgC SoCiaL

WHere to Go

30 Spring hot SpotS

32 CuLture feaSt

34 goLD CoaSt eVentS

39 goLD CoaSt attraCtionS –hot Stuff to See anD Do

40 Super gp feature: where the Super gp DriVerS go to Let off Steam

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44 waLking map

45 goLD CoaSt map

46 aCCommoDation map

48 SurferS paraDiSe Street map

Destination Gold Coast Oct 2009 – Dec 2009 Vol 17 Number 2

ABN 644 3680 6091

PO Box 7710, East Brisbane 4169

Editor: Kate Bamberry

Phone: 0408 000 661

Email: kate@hotgoldcoast.com

Graphic Design - Jesse Dyball

Photography - Michael Greves

Printer - Fergies Print and Mail

Advertising Enquiries

Sales Director: Anne Costello

Phone: 0414 474 512

Email: Anne@hotgoldcoast.com

JournalistsEva Orlow, Ashley Hilton, Colin Gilmore

sexyspring swimwear

Sunset $135

Postcards from Paradise Collection

Lotus $115

www.zodee.com.au

Photography by Michael Greves

www.riotswimwear.com.au or to order please contact Gillian Marriage Phone: 0424 393 665

Both Riot and White Sands wowed Mercedes Benz Fashion festival in Brisbane recently.

Riot (above left) and White Sands (pictured on the cover and above right) brought us two very different but very coveted looks this spring.

Riot’s ‘Postcards from Paradise’ collection achieves its unique look through digital printing and is inspired by the designer Gillian Marriage’s trips overseas.

Designer Leah Madden has taken her White Sands label to an international

level this year with interest from the big swimwear players - After exhibiting her designs recently at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami Beach, Victoria’s Secret requested a private viewing of the collection...ooh la la!

White Sands swimwear modelled here is from in the Florescence range that combines fluoro with a flora and fauna theme.

Stockists: Designer Forum – Robina; Daneechi Swimwear

and David Jones

Shot poolside at Palazzo Versace, Seaworld Drive Main Beach

Photography by Michael Greves – www.michaelgreves.com

Models courtesy of Williams Talent Models Laura Uhlmann (left) and Jordanna Allen (right) Hair and makeup by Mia Connor @ the Makeup Bar, Broadbeach

Gold Coast Hard rock StarS

Spot Warwick at Alfresco Restaurant in Surfers Paradise, where he says he loves the spaghetti marinara and supreme pizza.

On the weekends he loves to relax at Mount Tamborine and his favourite nightclubs are 21 and Hollywood in Surfers Paradise.

WHy Do WE LovE WARWICk CAPPER?...

Because he makes us laugh

Warwick has enjoyed great success on the field as an Australian Rules Football full-forward, and has achieved equal notoriety from the various inspired and successful publicity stunts he has come up with over the years. From running for Gold Coast Mayor to his latest vocation as a Gold Coast Meter Man, life is never boring when Warwick is around.

“I’ll tell you something funny. I was getting photos taken as a Meter Man in the lycra shorts and nearly ran into a pole and everyone had a bit of a laugh,” Warwick says, talking a mile a minute. “I thought being a Meter Man would be doing something different for a joke and Roberta is a friend of mine who runs Gold Coast Meter Maids. “I’m a bit of a prankster,” he says smiling broadly.

In 2007 Warwick ran for Mayor of the Gold Coast and is not without ideas on improving our fair city. “If elected Mayor I’d lower rates because a lot of older people can’t afford the rates,” Warwick says. “I’d also close nightclubs at 12.30am because there are a lot of drunks out.”

This year, there were more political attempts when Warwick campaigned to contest the 2009 Queensland state election in the electoral division of Beaudesert as an independent.

Warwick’s political endeavor sadly never got off the ground. He missed the midday deadline to register with the Queensland Electoral Commission on March 3.

Although Warwick has in the past worked as a “stripper to the stars” and reportedly released a porno, he says the recent newspaper reportage that he is offering his services as a male escort were not entirely accurate.

“The paper actually misquoted me,” he says. “I do more meet and greets at bucks and hens nights, comedy and corporate events. “I wouldn’t be an escort; it’s a bit cheap.”

Currently residing “in Surfers Paradise on the beach”, Warwick has lived on the Gold Coast for 20years. “I have travelled around the and nothing beats the people, atmosphere and climate of the Gold Coast. “I also love the mountains.”

Warwick played for the AFL Sydney Swans with a short stint at the Brisbane Bears and says the highlight of his career was his “first game and kicking 100 goals”.

During his career, the ex-footballer kicked a mammoth 388 goals in 124 games from 19831991, his best season being 1987 when he kicked over 100 goals. When asked about his plans for the future, Warwick says, “I’d say I will be staying here, doing the same thing”.

“I will hopefully open a pizza and seafood restaurant on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane and call it ‘Cappers’.”

To see what Warwick is up to now visit his newly launched website www.warwickcapper.com or try his odour control and anti-bacteria products, great for the gym – to find out more visit: www.Flexartstg.com.

Spot Ricki-Lee eating Teppanyaki at Bennihanas or in Broadbeach indulging in a Sunday afternoon champagne. For a “glamorous” night out she loves Sin City Nightclub.

For a great day trip she recommends to hire a soft top jeep and drive to Mount Tamborine to “enjoy the views and indulge in the food, wine, arts and crafts along the way”. She also loves Sea World where you can swim with the dolphins and Q1 Bar for its incredible views.

SOUND Finding her sound

Here Ricki-Lee speaks to DGC about finally being comfortable in her skin after a move to Melbourne; a recent heart-ache; and a few years of finding her ‘sound’.

Pre-Idol, I would go shopping, or out to dinner and I would have people recognising me as ‘that singer’ and coming up to say hi. I love a chat myself so I’m always up for it,” the bubbly singer says.

“That’s the great thing about the Gold Coast – it’s a small, friendly place and everyone is really supportive of each other.”

In the four years before Idol fame Ricki-Lee had residencies at venues like Melbas and The Clock Hotel and remembers back to her first ever gig at the Nerang RSL.

“I was 15 years old. It was an acoustic duo gig and I was so shy back then and very different to the girl you see on stage these days.”

This year, scoring the role of cohost on Australian Idol for the second year running, Ricki-Lee said she is focusing on a new life, a new album, and a new sense of direction.

After a relationship break-up and a recent move to Melbourne, RickiLee is now single and sporting a hot curvy look.

The singer has taken the high road over industry criticism of her curvy size-14 body and has chosen to become an unofficial advocate of the body-beautiful at all shapes and sizes.

“I’d really like to think I’m a part of that group of women who are healthy, happy with themselves and work out regularly, look great, and it shows in the way they move,” she says.

Ricki-Lee says it is not size that makes a woman beautiful, but “accentuating your features with great clothes and accessories”.

“Whether it is working with your height,

fantastic curves, strong legs, a sexy waist, a great bustline or a fantastic booty...I’m proud to say my booty is one of my favourite parts of my body and it’s anything but small!”

Ricki-Lee says her new album ‘Hear No, See No, Speak No’ is different to her past music with an edgier, more grown up and higher energy sound.

“The past four years I’ve been a little unsure of where my sound lies and what my direction is, which is not too inaccurate of what’s been going on in my personal life,” she says.

“I think I’ve found myself to a degree and that’s reflecting in every way in my music.”

Ricki-Lee has kicked goal after goal in the Australian pop market after signing with Shock Records, Australia’s largest independent record label, one year on from her debut on Idol.

“I chose to sign to an indie label over a major back in 2005,” she says.

“Indies have a lot more creative control over their path; a smaller, more personalised team

working the project; but lack the one thing that makes the world go around - money.

“Instead we use brainpower and strategy over bucks to stay in the race and produce an awesome glossy image to the public.

“Truth is, we do it on one-hundredth of the budget of my competitors.”

Asked if she will be visiting us on the Gold Coast, the singer says “Just try and keep me away! I’m there every month or two”.

“The Gold Coast will always be ‘home’ and, in the traditional sense, I still get a tingling feeling every time I land in QLD.”

I’m proud to say my booty is one of my favourite parts of my body and it’s anything but small!

“Accessories this season –statement rings and cuffs on one arm or big bold bangles. A very big look for this season is the statement shoe so killer - high skyscraper high. Even if your outfit is simple go for a statement shoe – colours are black, neutral, tan, cream and patent and animal skins are very strong”

dress

Dean McCauley – buyer and owner of Adrenalin and Capture and Triumph

One-off feather earrings by Melina Hollway from Aloha Lucy $59.95

Chloe Animal Asymmetrical dress by Piper Lane from Aloha Lucy $129.95

Shoes from Adrenalin: Sempre Di Heels $320.00

ku ku dress from Capture and Triumph $179.95

This is a look that people love season in, season out –This style of party frock will never date in your wardrobe.

Shapaholics and Fashionistas Tour

Private shuttle tour escorted by our model, Georgie Cash - born and bred Gold Coast Fashionista. Visiting local’s favourite boutiques - High Tea at Simply Cupcakes, Guests-only specials and Gift bags. Small to large groups. Phone Georgie Cash on 0430002565 for more details.

Dress this fine cotton voile dress down for day wear or even a festival then in the evening turn it around with a high-high heel.

The floaty maxy dress is an obvious trend this season. It can take you from day into evening with a change of sandals to a big chunky heel

Sass & Bide- Harness

Dress from Adrenalin $729.95

Shoes from Adrenalin: Sempre Di Heels $320.00

Shoes from Adrenalin: Sempre Di Heels $320.00

Tigerlilly – pancho villa dress from Capture and Triumph $299.95

‘A Midsummers Dream’ dress by Melina Hollway from Aloha Lucy $429.95

Rachel Gilbert- Cayla Dress from Adrenalin $529.95

DininG goldcoast

Gold Coast Dining Guide by suburb

Labrador restaurants

Aqua Mediterranean

300 Marine Pde Labrador

T 5528 6624

Bollywood on Broadwater

Indian

5/300 Marine Pde Labrador

T 5571 1778

Volare

Italian

10a Frank St Labrador

T 5591 3323

360 Restaurant & Bar – Grand Hotel

Varied

360 Marine Parade

(07) 5528 2377

Destination Cold Coast

southport restaurants

George’s Paragon

Seafood

Cnr Gold Coast hwy & Nerang St

Southport T 5503 0277

Mai Thai

Thai Shop 411/1 Como Cresc

T 5528 1117

Murasaki

Japanese

104 Pivotal Point 50 Marine Pde

Southport T 5528 0006

Vinnies Pizza Pasta Ribs

Italian

1 Stevens Street Southport

T 5532 3522

the spit & Main beach

Palazzo Versace - Vie Restaurant

European 94 Seaworld Drive

T 5509 8000

Omeros Bros

Seafood

Marina Mirage Seaworld Drive

T 5591 7222

Glass Dining & Lounge Bar

Modern Australian

Marina Mirage Seaworld Drive

T 5527 1009

Shuck

Seafood - Fine Dining

20 Tedder Avenue Main Beach

T 5528 4286

Bahia

Fine Cuisine

17 Tedder Avenue

T 5528 1444

Chill

Fine Dining

26 Tedder Avenue Main Beach T 5528 0388

Blu Grotto

Mediterranean 20 Tedder Avenue Main Beach

T 5571 2255

Lemongrass Thai

Thai

6/26 Tedder Avenue Main Beach

T 5528 0289

broadbeach restaurants

For Suburb locations please see map – Page 43

1 two 3

Mediterranean

Phoenician Resort - East Tower Surf Pde T 5538 4123

Champagne Brasserie

French

2 Qld Ave T 5538 3877

Bistro Blanc

European

The Wave Surf Pde T 5539 0085

curruMbin restaurants

Misomiso

Japanese 2/140 cnr Duringan Drive & Thrower Ave

T 5598 3889

Blue Palace

Asian

Shop 3 & 4 140 Cnr Duringan Drive & Thrower Ave T 5598 1882

cooLangatta restaurants

The Aztec

Mexican

Level 1 Showcase Bldg Marine Pde

T5599 2748

Sunshine Thai

Thai

Griffith Plaza 152 Griffith St

T 5599 4442

Fishermans Cove

Steak Seafood Italian 14 & 15 Calypso Plaza Griffith St

T 5536 1646

Dining goldcoast

Chevron Renaissance Style on Surfers Paradise Boulevard

Baritalia

Italian casual dining Ph: 5592 4700

Bakers Delight

Bakery Ph: 5570 1855

Cafe Renaissance

Cafe Ph: 5504 5401

Chevy Kebabs

Takeaway Food Ph: 5526 2588

Donut King

Donuts, Coffee, Drinks Ph: 5504 5499

Edge the Cafe

Cafe Ph: 5504 5565

Flames

Gourmet Grill Ph: 5526 8611

Destination Cold Coast

Hazel Tea Room

Tea House

Lansdowne Road

Irish Tavern Ph: 5531 5599

Marmalde Cafe

Cafe Ph: 5504 5434

Mr Corks Bottleshop

Liquor outlet Ph: 5538 4844

Noodle Renaissance

Asian Ph: 5504 5699

Red Spice

Asian Ph: 5504 5484

Renaissance Liquor Store

Liquor outlet Ph: 5504 7331

Sardjionos

Italian Ph: 5539 0080

Starbucks Coffee Company

Coffee House Ph: 5538 8444

Sushi Time

Sushi Ph: 0404 595 190

The British Lolly Shop

Confectionery Ph: 5592 6559

The Chat Room Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant/Cocktail Bar Ph: 5539 0062

Wa-ssam Japanese Dining & Bar

Japanese Ph: 5538 8836

Zanette’s Gelati

Italian Gelato Ph: 5531 6131

LAUXES Lounge Bar and Restaurant is a thoughtfully designed MULTI FUNCTIONAL EVENT SPACE. Situated on Victoria Park, in the heart of Broadbeach, LAUXES enjoys a beautifully appointed open plan design that has the ability to transform from a sophisticated restaurant to an enchanting magical party space. With its MODERN AUSTRALIAN MENU, LAUXES has an array of delightful sensations for your taste buds! The freshest of seafood to saucy tender steaks , it is the perfect venue for a long lazy lunch, romantic dinner or an unforgettable private or corporate event. For general enquiries or dining reservations please call LAUXES directly on (07) 5531 5555

“Every now and again someone creates something special...”

Euro VibE

and housing development. Now, when visiting Broadbeach, it is impossible to avoid the dining atmosphere and coffee culture.

Broadbeach Alliance Communications Manager, Tammie Readings paints Broadbeach as “a cosmopolitan destination with a resort setting”. “Owners of cafes and restaurants are comfortable chatting to customers, creating a very homey feel,” Tammie says.

A day out in Broadbeach with its Medi terranean influence, alfresco dining and reputation for great coffee reminds DGC reporter, Olivia Yacoub, in the following article, of her travels through Europe.

Sipping a latte from Madisons café, I eye the Gucci sandals of an elegantly dressed modelesque woman as she strides past, her eyes directed straight ahead behind her oversized Prada sunglasses. She heads towards a swimwear boutique where she rifles through the stylish bikinis as I head towards Mario’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria to lunch alfresco on fresh pizza.

My friend turns up just as my Zingara pizza arrives, the garlic prawns and camembert melting together, and we tuck in before discussing our evening plans to venture out to popular Asianinfused nightclub, East.

Broadbeach has become a centre of shopping, dining and coffee culture where visitors can indulge their food fancies in true European style: in the fresh air, or as the Italians say, ‘al fresco’. Decades ago, what was once recognised as a timber and sand mining territory quickly ripened into a commercial

In contrast to its mining days, visually Broadbeach is now chic and pleasing to the eye with modern bars featuring soft lighting and contemporary furniture; cool water fountains; vast grassy areas and comfortable cafés with their ‘just relax’ style. These cafes are everywhere in Broadbeach: The scent of Iced Mocha

Frappuccinos and White

Hot Chocolates from Starbucks carry down Surf Parade reaching Three beans, another quaint coffee shop. The scent continues reaching Madisons Café

with its vintage feel and bustling culture of chatter and gossip shared over a long coffee.

“Broadbeach has a young and classy atmosphere. I really enjoy a late night coffee in Starbucks whenever I’m there,” Adam Grbcic, a late night peruser of the area, explains.

For a relaxed atmosphere created by the vast café and al fresco dining possibilities try Broadbeach...On sunset you could almost be in the South of France.

Written by Olivia Yacoub and Kate Bamberry

Broady, as us locals call it has a wonderful cafe/ restaurant strip with a great viBe

“My friend turns up just as my Zingara pizza arrives, the garlic prawns and camembert melting together, and we tuck in before discussing our evening plans”

Tanya Zaetta

swiNgiN’ safari

Popular with the local crowd, Swingin’ Safari is a restaurant Bar Emporium and can be explained as Donatella Versace meets Barbara Cartland at Bruce Lee’s house. In short, it’s a bit like going to your friend’s bohemian house party.

WHERE: Corner Thornton St and Gold Coast Highway

MORE INFO: 07 5538 3762

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siN city NightcLuB

Playing the best in top- 40, Commercial dance and RnB every night. The state-of-the-art multi-million dollar décor and designer mezzanine-style levels, creates a Vegas atmosphere.

OPEN: 7 days from 9pm

WHERE: 22 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise

MORE INFO: (07) 5582 6100 or www.sincitynightclub.com.au

Lauxes

Very glam multi-functional event space. Dine here, have a gorgeous cocktail overlooking the park or host a sexy event (Lauxes is sexual spelled backwards!).

WHERE: 2685 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach

TIME: Mon-Sun 12pm – Midnight

MORE INFO: (07) 5531 5555

Destination Cold Coast

The glamorous Ruby Tramp welcomes those that have champagne taste, designer style and a love for all things decadent. You will experience uplifting house music, indulgent cocktails and chic surroundings. Function rooms available.

OPEN: Thursday to Saturday 10pm til late

WHERE: 4 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise

MORE INFO: (07) 5526 8589 or visit www.myspace. com/therubytramp

PLatiNum NightcLuB

Renowned Australia-wide for its hot parties. It attracts the glamorous and trend-setting to the hardcore music lovers. Regularly hosting Ministry of Sound DJ’s, Platinum is home to the biggest DJ names in the world. A club you can spend your whole night partying in!

OPEN: Friday to Sunday, 9pm-late

WHERE: 19 Victoria Av, Broadbeach

MORE INFO: www.platinumnightclub.com.au

Bringing back the classic and notorious nightlife of New York circa the 1970’s, the 5-star venue shines from the sparkling LED ceiling perched high above the dance floor, the 13m LCD wall and the ruby red island bar that sets the venue ablaze from its core.

OPEN: 7 Days

WHERE: 21 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise

MORE INFO: www.twenty1. com.au (07) 5526 9588

east LouNge Bar

aNd diNiNg

Modern Asian cuisine in the restaurant on level 1, then above find dance floors, four luxury bars and exclusive booths and lounges. Stage shows, roving acrobatics and artistic performances will delight.

OPEN: Thursday to Saturday 6pm – 5am

WHERE: Level 1/88 Surf Parade, Broadbeach

MORE INFO: 07 5538 8868 or www.east88.com.au

titaNium Bar

The official venue for Gold Coast Titans NRL team, situated on the picturesque Nerang River. Guests can enjoy drinks in the upmarket Lounge Bar, select a meal from menu featuring modern Australian cuisine, or be entertained in the hi-tech Sports bar. Live Bands & DJs on weekends.

OPEN: 7 days a week from 10am til late

WHERE: 30 – 34 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise

MORE INFO: (07) 5538 96 77 or www.titaniumbar.com.au

QBar Nights

Nestled on Level 77 of QDeck, is the Gold Coast’s highest altitude lounge bar offering stunning 360 degree views of the city skyline. Immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere and experience an ultra-cool fusion of smooth beats, exquisite cocktails and amazing views. Very classy!

OPEN: Every Friday and Saturday night from 8pm

WHERE: Level 77 of Q1, Surfers Paradise Boulevard

MORE INFO: (07) 5582 2702 or www.qdeck.com.au

saks restauraNt

aNd Bar

Sakes features good food and cocktails, live entertainment, dancing and relaxing water views overlooking the Broadwater to Marina Mirage. Saks Restaurant and Bar is a favourite for locals and visitors. With a 220 seat capacity, cocktail parties and functions are available.

OPEN: 7 days for lunch and dinner

WHERE: 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

MORE INFO: 07 5591 2755 or www.saksrestaurantandbar.com

LiL sister Bar

Lil sister presents an ambient venue incorporating comfortable, luxurious lounge settings as its dining surrounds. Serving contemporary Asian-inspired flavours, the exotic atmosphere reflects a rich sophisticated style

OPEN: 7 days from 5pm

WHERE: Victoria Ave, Broadbeach

MORE INFO: (07) 5538 6850

the aveNue

The Avenue - Restaurant and Bar is a popular local meeting place with its great street sidewalk alfresco dining and licensed bar on the main corner of Cavill mall and Orchid Avenue. You can watch the world go by from the cosy lounges and enjoy classic food dishes and funky tunes with 4 plasma screens of video entertainment. The Avenue transforms at night into a funky nightclub with live music most days of the week.

OPEN: 7 days

WHERE: 4 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise

MORE INFO: (07) 5592 1678

shuck LouNge Bar aNd restauraNt

Located out of the hustle and bustle on trendy Tedder Ave in Main Beach, the award winning Shuck features live music Friday and Saturday nights as well as varying mid-week activities, Shuck Restaurant is the perfect venue. It is well positioned to have a relaxing coffee or enjoy a delicious meal while watching the OPEN: 7 days from 12 noon til late WHERE: 1-4 / 20 tedder avenue, Main Beach

MORE INFO: (07) 5528 4286 or www.shuck.com.au

Pubs

BiLLy’s Beach house

This friendly pub has been revamped into a cafe/restaurant/ bar/nightclub/function venue, catering for all. It is set amongst all the action, directly across from Surfers Paradise beach and is a perfect place to start the night or spend a Sunday arvo unwinding. From beers and cocktails, huge plasma screens, pool tables, lounges, live bands, resident DJ’s, and it’s very own swimming pool, Billy’s is a great place to cool off in summer.

WHERE: Cnr Hanlan St and the Esplanade

MORE INFO: (07) 5531 5666

surfers

rowers

A club/ restaurant known for its mod-Oz mix of pizza breads, oysters, chilli squid, pork belly, tempura soft shell mud crab, scallops and tastebud-tickling desserts. If you’re game, get stuck into the Rowers’ signature cocktails, like the gin-soaked lychee. Surfers Rowers offers large function rooms in upstairs private bars with views of Surfer’s Paradise in all its glory.

WHERE: 150 Bundall Rd, Bundall

MORE INFO: (07) 5592 2100 or www. surfersrowers.com.au

surfers Paradise Beer gardeN

The original place to have a beer al fresco with an upstairs terrace overlooking Cavill Avenue - a great place to people watch and start the night on Saturday evening. Featuring foam parties, pool tables, cheap beers and live bands – the venue gets you into the mood to party.

WHERE: Paradise Centre, Cnr Cavill & Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise

MORE INFO: (07) 5570 1322

Something Different

hard rock cafe

The ultimate live music venue with bands on stage every Friday night and karaoke at the downstairs bar. The restaurant is decked out with rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia and the food is always a hit. Very popular - so get in early and make a reservation.

OPEN: Every night til late

WHERE: Cnr Cavill Ave and Surfers Paradise Boulevard

social

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Happy BirtHday to palazzo Versace

tuEsDay sEptEMBER 15, 2009

A fashionable fare of celebrations; food lovers were indulged with a guest chef appearance by Geoff Scott; given a beautiful ballet performance and enjoyed the ambience that is unmistakably Palazzo Versace.

Gold 92.5 FM ‘80’s party’

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Billy’s Beach House, Surfers Paradise

Platinum Nightclub Oasis Mall, Broadbeach

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Hot SpotS

When on holidays, getting a feel for a place, and coming away with an idea of what that place is really about, is the mark of a good trip. The best way to achieve this is to try locally-loved activities so DGC asked around and got the local low-down on the hottest hang-outs this spring.

Surf and sand with your boutique designer shopping park across the road from Marina Mirage on Seaworld Drive in Main Beach. Have a swim in the surf and then stock up on delicious chutneys and relishes and a Queensland specialty: Rosella Jam at the Farmers Market at Marina Mirage. Browse through high-end leisure wear boutiques then head to Glass restaurant and bar for some tapas overlooking stunning water views of the recently renovated Marina. try the yummy duck spring rolls, calamari with creamy aioli and bug lollypops to start.

Editors Choice

Arty beAch Restaurant

Bread & Butter Restaurant and bar in Kirra does great cocktails and wood fired pizzas. It also has a vintage/arty feel that provides a cool environment for kicking back. It is also said that Kirra and Coolangatta are the places where the real locals let their hair down.

Olivia Yacoub, Arts Student

Cool off at currumbin Rock Pools

Experience the refreshing mountain water at the Currumbin rock pools, which seem to grow in popularity with the locals each year. Located around 12 kilometres from Currumbin beach, it is best to go on a week day as the pools get packed when the weather is good on a weekend. there are BBQ areas with shaded seating as well as toilet facilities.

Relax by the broAdwAter

At any time of the day the 360 Restaurant and Bar at the Grand Hotel, across the road from the Broadwater, is a relaxing place for a drink or meal.

Located on Marine parade, Labrador, tapas as well as main meals are on offer and the wine and cocktail menu is extensive. Relax in the funky lounges before heading next door to the Grand for relaxed atmosphere with live music on weekends.

Eva Orlow, Journalism student

View from waterfront restaurants at marina mirage on sunset

Catch an original locAl bAnd these venues (listed from the North to the South of the Coast) support the original music scene:

- Dell Plaza Hotel, 146 Scarborough St. Southport

- Fisherman’s Wharf Tavern, 60 - 70 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach

- Hard Rock Cafe, Corner Cavill Avenue & Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise

- Brannigans Tavern, Broadbeach Mall, Broadbeach

- Miami Tavern Shark Bar, 2043-2047 Gold Coast Hwy, Miami

- Shed5, 5/33 Eastern Harley Drive West Burleigh

- Currumbin Creek Tavern, Currumbin Creek Rd (Cnr Traders Wy) Currumbin

- Coolangatta Hotel, 72 Marine Parade, Coolangatta

Michael Deanshore, Band Publicist, White Lightning Tours

entertAinment on the lounge

With lounges overlooking the strip and the sun beaming down on you as you chill in your shades and enjoy some Coronas or a cocktail, Satin Lounge Bar in Broadbeach on Surf parade is a hot spot during spring. Live acoustic performances on Sundays and Djs on Friday and Saturday, pack out the bar, making this one hot destination. Kasper MC on the mic with Dj Stewie on Saturday Nights too.

Find the cool crowd

F or coffee: three Beans in Broadbeach is a favourite coffee spot, great this time of the year! For Nightlife: Some of the best night spots are paradise Lost and Elsewhere in Surfers and in Broadbeach, East recently won “Best live entertainment venue” for the Restaurant and Caterers Awards. platinum in the oasis Mall is also cool for dance music.

Kasper, DJ, Satin Lounge Bar

Fresh-as seAfood from the trawlers

Supplying locally caught seafood from the pristine ocean waters off the coast, the Gold Coast Fisherman’s Co-op supplies the freshest prawns, bugs, spanner crabs, fish, octopus and sand crabs directly from fishing vessels to the public. the Co-op is open from 7.30am until their stock runs out, seven-days- a-week. See how the product is caught and talk first hand to the fishermen from the fishing boats.

Ashley Hilton, Journalism Student

Rugged mountAin Golf Course

Unique due to its rugged, almost mountainous, location, ‘Boomerang Farm’ in Mudgeeraba, makes you feel as if you’re going for a bushwalk while playing golf. Keep a look out for unusual hazards such as kangaroos and turtlesthe latter can be elusive, and surprisingly agile! Follow the Gold Coast Springbrook Road from Mudgeeraba.

Colin Gilmore, Journalism student

teA house in the Mountains

With girly pink and white decor, teas & Niceties tea House in Mount tamborine is a gorgeous English style tea place. It’s great for a break on a girl’s day-trip into the hinterland and Mount tamborine is only 40 minutes drive North of Surfers paradise.

Olivia Yacoub, Arts Student

Culture Feast

OCT 5

Disabled Surfers Association Brewhouse Bash.

Where: Burleigh Brewhouse. 17A Ern Harley Drive.

Price: Free entry.

OCT 1

Dance of Desire

Where: Jupiters Casino.

Price: Dinner and show from $59.

Time: Varies & runs from October 1st - December 31st

OCT 2

Springtime on the Mountain ‘Open Gardens Trail.’

Where: Mount Tamborine.

Price: $15.

Time: 9am – 4pm

OCT 5

Kingdom Paramithi presents Cinderella.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: $18.

Time: 10am.

Destination Cold Coast

OCT 11

Gold Coast Dance Spectacular.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: $12.

Time: 7pm.

Time: from 5pm.

OCT 10

Rumble Dance Comp.

Where: Dreamworld.

Price: Adults $25, Children $15.

Time: 10am – 7pm.

OCT 10

Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra presents Bohemian Rhapsody.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: $58.

Time: 7:30pm.

OCT 10 Spring High Tea.

Where: Gold Coast Turf Club, Bundall.

Price: $45

Time: 11:30am – 5pm.

OCT 11

Gold Coast Multicultural Festival.

Where: Evandale Parklands. Cnr Bundall Rd & Crombie Ave

Price: Free entry.

Time: 10am – 4pm.

OCT 13 - 18

Menopause the Musical.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: $49.

Time: Varies.

OCT 17

Gem Club Open Day.

Where: Gold Coast Lapidary Club. 80 Pacific Avenue, Miami.

Price: Free entry.

Time: 9am – 4pm.

OCT 17

Antiques Fair.

Where: Convention Centre.

Price: Adults $5. Children under 12 free.

Time: 9am – 4pm.

OCT 22

V8 Supercar Drivers Lunch.

Where: Convention Centre.

Price: $130 - includes lunch and beverages.

Time: Midday – 4pm

OCT 22

Unplugged in the Basement – double headliner. Paul Greene and Brendan Gallagher.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: $15.

Time: 8:15pm.

OCT 22– 25

SuperGP.

Where: Surfers Paradise.

Price: General admission from $35. Grandstand from $245.

Time: All day.

OCT 24

Shannon Noll and band.

Where: Jupiters Casino.

Price: $50

Time: 9:45pm.

OCT 31

The Fairies - Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes Tour .

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: $23.50.

Time: 11am and 1pm.

NOv 3

Gold Coast Autorama

Where: Mudgeeraba Heritage Centre. 238 Mudgeeraba Road.

Price: Free entry. Fee to enter event.

Time: 10am – 1:30pm.

NOv 3

Melbourne Cup Luncheon.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: $59.50

Time: 10:30 am.

NOv

3

Sea FM Centre of Melbourne Cup

Where: Convention Centre.

Price: $115.

Time: To be announced

NOv

Street Jam.

NOv 21

Uni Break Out

Where: Gold Coast Turf Club, Bundall

Price: $35

Time:11:30am – 5pm.

NOv 22

Martin Litton, Thomas ‘Spats’ Langham & Malcolm Sked with the Malcolm Wood Trio.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: $32.

Time: 2pm.

DeC 5,12,19

Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: Dinner and show $79.

Time: 6pm.

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Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: Adults $40. Children $34.

Time: 7pm.

NOv 8

Bruce Mathiske presents Swinging Strings feat. George Golla and Ewan McKenzie.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: $35.

Time: 2pm.

NOv 14 , 21, 28

Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: Dinner and show $79.

Time: 6pm.

DeC 13

Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Rockin’ Christmas.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: $18.

Time: 10am.

DeC

14 - 22

Schoolies Week.

Where: Surfers Paradise.

Price: Free.

Time: Day and night.

DeC 31

ABBA LIVE - New Years Eve.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Price: Dinner and show $150.

Time: 7:30pm.

Compiled by Eva Orlow

OctOber

Cannibal Gold Coast Half ironman triatHlon

Oct 4 tO Oct 9 - HarbOur bOulevard, calypsO bay, JacObs Well.

Early Entry discounts are available. The popular Sprintman distance: 1-kilometre swim, 33-kilometre cycle, and 7-kilometre run is back and will again compliment the Half Ironman Distance. With two distances to choose from, the event attracts a large number of participants and spectators.

Start

schoolies Week attracts droves of school-leavers letting loose after the stress of exams and cultural events like the multicultural festival and the Gold Coast film fantastic prove the Coast is not all about glitz and glamour.

goldcoast EVENTS

Craft ExtravaGanza CHristmas affair

Oct 8 tO Oct 11

Main street, nOrtH taMbOrine, taMbOrine MOuntain.

FREE entry and parking. The fair features all handmade crafts by 50 local and South East Queensland craft persons. The Craft Show raises funds for the Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade and other Charities and will be held over four days. The show will have a Christmas Appeal and will be a great opportunity to purchase that special Christmas Gift.

your engines! - the Gold Coast kicks into high gear towards the end of the year with Super GP replacing Indy, and with all the fillies out in form as spring racing fever takes hold of Queensland.

Cannibal Half Ironman Triathlon

Gold Coast turf ClubsprinG HiGH tEa

OctOber 10- tHe bOard rOOM, racecOurse drive, bundall. Adults $45pp. Tickets include: racecourse entry; entry to the Board Room; reserved seating; canapés; a selection of petite delicacies; tea and coffee; fashion parades; and live entertainment all in elegant high tea style. A time to indulge yourself in a ladies day out!

supEr Grand prix

Oct 22 tO Oct 25 – surfers paradise, street circuit.

Tickets range from $35-$180pp. Formerly the Gold Coast Indy 300, the SuperGP is the start of a new street-racing era on the coast. The event combines the Aussie thunder of the V8 Supercars Championship Series with the lightning-fast action of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, Powered by Ferrari. Don’t miss all of the unforgettable on-track action and

Spring racing fever takes a hold of Queensland

Aussie thunder at the Super GP

GOLD COAST EVENTS

Couples Carnivale

Nov 13 to Nov 15 - Gold Coast CoNveNtioN aNd exhibitioN CeNtre, broadbeaCh.

Adults $30 for exhibition entry. Thousands of couples flock to the Gold Coast to enjoy A-List entertainment, sensational themes, culinary decadence, and non-stop on-stage entertainment. For more info visit: www.couplescarnivale.com.au

December D’arCy Doyle art aWarDs 2009

deCember 11 – 20 - mudGeeraba fouNdatioN CeNtre Gallery 7 sChool street, mudGeeraba. FREE entry. This exhibition has quickly become one of the Gold Coast’s premier art events. Artists exhibit over 350 paintings to compete for $13,000 prize money. A wide range of art can be purchased by the public at reasonable prices. For more information phone: 07 5525 2887 or visit www.darcydoyleartawards.com.au

rip Curl GromsearCh

deC 14 to deC 18 surfers Paradise

staDium Drift BoxinG Day

deCember 26 , 12Pm to 9Pm

Parklands Gold Coast, Cnr Smith Street & Parklands Drive, Southport. Tickets available at the gate. Admission $20 for adults, $10 for kids under 14 and free entry under 6. Gates open to the public at midday and the action starts at 2pm. The drifter’s scrutineering is from 1pm, practice from 3pm and the Pro Show starts at 5pm and runs until 9pm. Supa show ‘n’ shine, Neon light show, entertainment & kid’s rides.

Christmas CeleBrations

deC 25 – Christmas day

deC 26 – boxiNG day holiday

The Mayor’s Christmas Concert; ‘Carols on the Beach’ at Coolangatta; and ‘Surfers Paradise Christmas’ at Cavill Mall are all family favourites.

neW years eve

CeleBrations

sChoolies Week 2009

Nov 21 to Nov 29 –surfers Paradise

Over 30,000 schoolies celebrate their high-school graduation on the Gold Coast in November. Underage events are held at the official free Schoolies Hub on the Surfers Paradise beachfront, which includes dance parties, concerts and movie screenings. Free entertainment for the exclusive enjoyment of schoolies is hosted on the central section of Surfers Paradise esplanade and beach, comprising two stages, LED screen, DJs and late night movie screenings.

FREE entry for spectators or $49.50 for division entry. The Rip Curl Gromsearch is Australia’s only grommet (16 years and under) series accompanied by ratings. Groms from around Australia pride themselves on their surfing accomplishments against the country’s best. The 2009/10 Rip Curl Gromsearch series starts in Victoria and works its way around Australia before finishing in Sydney in January 2010.

New year’s eve family festivalsouthPort broadwater Car Park New Year Fireworks – Broadbeach; Surfers Paradise; and Sanctuary Cove . New Years Eve Gala Ball - Conrad Jupiters, Broadbeach Island.

Gold Coast Kids New Years Eve Party - Wet’n’Wild Water Park

January maGiC millions Carnival

JaNuary 1

Over 17 days, the cream of Australia’s yearlings is up for sale, attracting Australia’s leading trainers and the most powerful buyers from across the globe. More than a horse sale, Magic Millions is a uniquely Australian celebration with more than 40 associated events. The Magic Millions Race Day is held January 10, 2010.

Events compiled by Ashley Hilton.

Get loved up at the Couples Carnival in November

Grommets compete nationally in the Ripcurl Gromsearch

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Hot Stuff to See and do

The Wax MuseM

Educational and Fun

The biggest Wax Museum in the Southern Hemisphere is both exciting and informative for the kids. With two different shows on daily. Take an exciting Captain Cook’s tour of history, from early renaissance Michael Angelo, to when man walked on the moon, to meeting today’s Prime Minister. That’s over 600 years of history for you to learn and explore.

The World in Wax is an educational journey through time. Witness our past and present heroes, scientists, movie stars, singers, royalty, prime ministers and presidents, artists and villains. Come face to face with Australian celebrities, Kylie Minogue, John Howard, and Croc Dundee.

The Wax Museum is open from 10am to

On other levels you’ll find the Vampyre Lair, Mirror Maze, Phobia Level, and the Carnival of Freaks Museum showing a weird collection of horror memorabilia.

3177 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise.

VaMpiraTes

cabarEt thEatrE

A forty minute journey into maze-like worlds of the future. Journey through a series of around 20 multi-sensual environments filled with special effects, atmospheric sound fields, cool music and illusions that appear to go all the way to Infinity!

Worlds include Light Canyon, Magic Zone, Eclipse Chamber, Wobbly, Electron Maze, Kaleidoscope and Glow Tubes - An exciting interactive, hilarious experience. Chevron Renaissance, Surfers Paradise

MoVie sTunT experience

grEat giFt idEa!

Perform film fighting choreography, commando style abseil through windows, fly on wires, fall from buildings, and get set on fire as the Human Torch...sound fun?

Prepare yourself for mind-bending optical illusions, jet-black comedy, loads of puppets, mime, magic and rock music productions that “Aaarrrrr amazing!”

The show highlights include the spectacular ghost ship opening, where the ship’s figurehead springs to life and the auditorium transforms into a nefarious pirate cavern. There is also a mind bending optical illusion created when they act out a scene from the vampire flick Van Helsing, performed horizontally using flying wires! Vampirates is the first show to open since Dracula’s $5 million revamp. Advance bookings are recommended. Contact (07) 5575 1000 or check out www.draculas.com. au for more information.

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In the deadly Australian Creatures collection, see close range, the terrifying thrill of the giant crocodile, funnel web spider and white pointer shark that come to life with animation and special effects.

You can be part of the action, making movie stunts, and find out secrets and techniques of the film industry from elite professionals here on the Gold Coast. The Movie Stunt

Experience Team are qualified Stunt Trainers who have learned from, and worked with, some of Hollywood’s best Stunt actors and coordinators. Choose either the half day or the full day ‘Extreme’ experience both of which can be photographed and filmed. The stunt Park Set is on four acres of private riverside parkland with purpose built obstacle course and abseil tower, located 15 minutes North of Surfers Paradise.

Visit www.moviestuntexperience. com or call 0415 999 626

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SuperGP Drivers where blow

Off Road Rush is the place where Indy and now Super GP drivers come to relax says Professional Off Road Racing Driver Chris Western.

“We’re hosting some of the Super GP drives this year – each year the drivers come down and drive the buggies to let off a bit of steam,” Chris says.

Chris, who owns Off Road Rush with his wife Kaitlin, is pretty notable himself, leading the Australian Off Road Championship in points with

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rocking up and driving Craig Lowndes V8 Super Car, but ours is off road.

“We offer an experience to drive the V8 Race Buggy or the WRX Turbo rally car and people can pick up all different packages from $50 to $500 depending on how many laps they want to do and what vehicle they want to drive.”

The facility is an off-road track at Alberton with sideways lanes, purpose built jumps and a new spectator facility where friends and family can see 100 percent of the track and the action.

the last round at Goondawindi to determine the winner.

Off Road Rush are the only motorsport company in Australia that provides real racing cars for the general public to drive.

“All the cars and buggies here we still race around Australia – that’s what people love – that it’s the real deal – not a look alike,” Chris says.

“The cars that people drive are the exact race car that we use so it’s exactly like someone

“There’s nothing worse than coming away without seeing the passes and the spin outs,” Chris says.

Off Road Rush is not just popular with the boys according to Chris. “The girls are really good because they listen well

Off Road Racing Driver Chris Western

Ryan Hunter Reay, Indy car driver and Beccy Gordon, off road racing driver from the USA

and they are smooth in taking the corners and girls like beating the boys,” he says laughing.

The most popular package is the combo package where you can drive both the buggy and the Raleigh car for eight laps each plus one hot lap in your preferred car with a professional race car driver.

Although cars get up to 200 km/ hour and Chris says “if you go too fast on a corner you will do a 360”, Off Road Rush is big on safety giving participants a full brief before they get in the car.

“We let people know the tricks of the car - how it will slide and jump and we suit you up with overalls and helmets.

“The best thing is that people walk out of here with a smile on their face – it makes people’s day and that’s what we are all about.”

“All the cars and buggies here we still race around Australia – that’s what people love – that it’s the real deal – not a look alike,”

Indy car drivers at Off Road Rush V8 Buggy Racing: L-R Ryan Hunter Reay, Ed Carpenter, and AJ Foyt IV

Climate

The Gold Coast climate is subtropical.

Bus

Spring – Sept - Nov. Avg temperatures

15-25 (55-75 F)

(see page 28 & 29 for full �metable key) Surfside Buslines – www.translinnk.com.au Bus �metable & info 131 230

Travellers Tips

Summer – Dec - Feb. Avg temperatures 20-28 (67-83F)

Autumn – March - May. Avg. temperatures

Gold Coast Climate

15-25 (55-75F)

Airport/Airlines

airport/airlines

Winter – June - Aug. Avg. temperatures

11-21 (52-70F)

The Gold Coast climate is subtropical.

Surfers Paradise Beach is patrolled from 7:30am to 6:30pm, seven-days a week from Sept.-May by Gold Coast City Council Lifeguards.

Surf & Safety

Spring – Sept - Nov. Avg temperatures 15-25 (55-75 F)

Gold Coast Airport is located at Coolanga�a, approximately 22 kilometres south of Surfers Paradise. Services are provided to interstate capitals and major ci�es as well as to major New Zealand ci�es and other interna�onal loca�ons.

foreiGn CurrenCy

Summer – Dec - Feb. Avg temperatures 20-28 (67-83F)

Autumn – March - May. Avg. temperatures 15-25 (55-75F)

Always swim between the red and yellow ags on a patrolled beach. Always obey lifeguards advice. Surfers Paradise Beach is patrolled from 7:30am to 6:30pm 7 days a week Sept.-May by Gold Coast City Council Lifeguards.

Winter – June - Aug. Avg. temperatures 11-21 (52-70F)

Foreign Currency

surf & safety

To ensure the most accurate rate of exchange, visitors are advised to convert foreign currency to Australian dollars at a bank or financial institutions, e.g., American Express, Thomas Cook, ANZ Bank, etc.

Bus

Gold Coast Airport is located at Coolangatta, approximately 22kilometres south of Surfers Paradise. Services are provided to interstate capitals and major cities as well as to major New Zealand cities and other international locations.

Gold Coast Airport (07) 5589 1100 Brisbane Airport (07) 3406 3000

Qantas 131 313

Jetstar 131 538

To ensure the most accurate rate of exchange, visitors are advised to convert foreign currency to Australian dollars at a bank or nancial ins�tu�ons, e.g., American Express, Thomas Cook, ANZ Bank, etc.

Always swim between the red and yellow flags on a patrolled beach. Always obey lifeguard’s advice.

(see page below for full timetable key) Surfside Buslines www.translink.com.au

Bus timetable & info - 131 230

Virgin Blue 136 789

TRANSPORT

SEAWORLD, MARINA MIRAGE 750 Leaves every 20 minutes, Surfers Paradise Boulevard

30 metres south of the Westpac Bank in Surfers Paradise.

BUS & TRAIN TO BRISBANE 745 Leaves every 30 minutes from Beach Road opposite the Transit Centre and connects with Nerang Train.

FIRST BUS AT 4.48am LAST BUS AT 10.54pm Call

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