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Designer accommodation provider QT Gold Coast has partnered with Lyons Gallery to showcase contemporary artworks in the hotel’s public spaces. On the ground floor, a pop-up gallery features a curated collection of rare prints and signed pieces from international and local artists such as Terry O’Neill, Norman Parkinson, Douglas Kirkland and Brad Robson.

Designer Digs

Sleep among the trees of the Lamington National Park in Binna Burra Lodge’s brand new Tiny Wild Houses. The perfect escape from daily life, these luxurious, adults-only cabins are perched atop the Bellbird clifftop and boast floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing sweeping vistas over the Ships Stern Range.

Cin Cin!

The Gold Coast’s bar scene now rivals those in Sydney and Melbourne. One newcomer to toast is the hip and moody Bar Evelyn at Coolangatta, while Broadbeach gem Marilyn’s is an eccentric spot with a vintage-inspired fit out. At Burleigh, the new Malibu Racquet Club pairs cocktails and a raw bar with chic, design-led interiors.

Foodie Fix

The newly relaunched Vanitas at Palazzo Versace, which recently took out two chef hats in the Australian Good Food Guide Awards, is the perfect place for a stylish culinary experience. For a more casual affair, Nan’s Coffee at Broadbeach bakes the best chunky cookies – we’re talking red velvet and Biscoff –and also does a great java.