As the heat of the summer sun takes a break and the breeze gets a bit nippier, it’s time to embrace the allure of a new season and swap the sandy shores for some cozy adventures!
If you’re itching for a change of pace, why not tap into some local vibes? Go ahead, strike up a chat with a Gold Coast resident and unveil the hidden gems they hold dear. We, the connoisseurs of coastal culture, are thrilled to share our top spots because nobody knows the Gold Coast like we do. Curious about what to do?
Take a peek at our website at insidegoldcoast.com.au
We’ve got the inside scoop on everything from must-try eateries to the coolest hangouts and the hottest events, we curate the ultimate guide to help you make the most of your coastal escapade.
So whether you’re craving a thrilling event or just keen on exploring a local haunt, we’ve got you covered! Your stay here is like music to our ears, so dive in, soak up the fun, and remember to always swim between the safety of the flags!
Managing Editor: Carly King
Sales: Jess Monro
Sarah Watkinson 07 5576 3044 sales@infomaps.com.au
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Inside Gold Coast: Belinda Symons
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Steph Pickett
Adele Micheletti
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Website: insidegoldcoast.com.au
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• Historical Facts • Medieval Torture Devices
• More Spine Chilling than fiction
• Authentic Record of Man’s inhumanity to man
• Meet people who made history
• Scientists & Explorers • Royalty & Villains
• Authentic Costumes • British Crown Jewels Replica
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check out the brand new Outback Springs precinct. Meet farmyard animals, pan for gemstones or try some included in General Admission. Dinosaurs and megafauna
immersed in Aboriginal culture and don’t miss the Wild Skies Free Flight Bird Show.
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ull onsite bar with mini games
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Step into IceBar Surfers where the drinks are cold, the atmosphere is cooler.
Make your visit to the Gold Coast extraordinary by exploring one of the most iconic attractions.
Embrace the chill and enjoy the thrill!
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Discover the ultimate chill spot in Surfers Paradise!
Step into a frosty realm where everything is crafted from ice, o ering an experience like no other.
Perfect for date nights, adventure lovers and families alike, this icy escape promises memories you won’t forget. Make your Gold Coast adventure complete by visiting one of its most iconic attractions!
Step into a mesmerizing bar in the heart of Surfers Paradise, where everything from the floor to the ceiling and even the furniture is crafted entirely from mirrors! This dazzling, reflective venue offers a visually striking experience, ideal for those in search of a truly unique destination that exudes style and sophistication.
THE SHOOTING CENTRE
26 The Shooting Centre
27 Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach
28 Gold Coast Indoor Shooting Centre Barefoot Fish
29 Slideways Go Karting Centres
The activities on the Gold Coast bring smiles to people of all ages and stages. With exhilarating rides, exotic animals and endless waterslides to help you cool off on hot summer days, your Gold Coast holiday offers a full spectrum of interactive entertainment –from dazzling big budget Gold Coast theme parks to small, hilariously kitsch museums.
Discover something new from pure, adrenalin-packed fun to natural indulgence, the contrasts of the Gold Coast unite to deliver every holiday experience you could desire.
We all love theme parks and sunny beaches, but many people forget about all of the other activities that makes the Gold Coast such a well-rounded and varied holiday destination.
Today, underrated Gold Coast attractions such as winery tours, walking trails, island adventures and mountain drives are just as popular as the theme parks and beaches.
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20% offer is redeemable when purchasing 20 minutes of karting per person.
20% OFF 20 MINUTES OF
The vast range of waterways makes the city a haven of fun-filled pursuits with good times assured among the numerous aquatic attractions. The Broadwater caters to every on-water activity imaginable, where thrill seekers can choose from jetboating, parasailing, kite surfing, diving or a jet-ski safari. Enjoy snorkelling, cruising or stand up paddle boarding for a more relaxed pace. You will find boat ramps and fishing platforms in most suburbs, waterfront parks and barbeque areas to enjoy with the family. Do not miss the walking tracks along most beaches and waterways to take in the beautiful scenery of the Gold Coast.
MORNING CRUISE: 10.30am to 12noon
SUNSET CRUISE: Ring for time
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MIDDAY CRUISE: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
• See homes of the rich and famous
• Fun facts commentary
• Casual river and canal cruising
• Dolphin spotting
• Selected cruises include complimentary nibbles
• Fully licenced bar on board
• Sundeck balcony seating
• Inside covered seating
• Spectacular sunsets & city lights cruises FROM $25 PER PERSON
AFTERNOON CRUISE: 2pm to 3.30pm
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CITY LIGHTS CRUISE: Ring for time
VALUE RIVER CRUISE ON THE GOLD COAST”
FREE BOTTLE OF WINE
One voucher per booking. Must be 18+. Please drink responsibily. Direct bookings only. Not to be used with any other offer.
The ultimate private luxury cruise & dining experience
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Surfers Paradise
our beaches
memories that last a lifetime whilst you cruise around the stunning canals of
With our pumping breaks and ‘surf above all else’ mantra, a few surfing world champs that we call mates and a culture that hangs its hat, and its heart, on boards, bikinis and beach bags, it’s safe to say we know a thing or two about getting salty ‘round here. Our beaches are as iconic as those who patrol them and our kids grow up learning to swim before they can walk. We surf check on the daily, talk about waves with anyone and business deals are often done in boardrooms that have sets rather than tables.
We’re active and healthy, riding cruisers, getting gnarly on skateboards or running to keep ourselves fit. Our weekends are spent beachside sipping coffee, and we might even get frothy with a beer or two. We live by the beach, and are fuelled by its energy; it’s our tonic, a ritual and our muse.
whale watching
Whale watching on the Gold Coast provides a fantastic opportunity for onlookers to get up close and personal with the largest living mammals on Earth.
The waters along the Gold Coast are commonly referred to as the Hump Back Highway with approximately 25,000 viewing opportunities during the annual migration up and down the coasts of Queensland. The advantage of having to travel just 10 minutes out to sea to witness these giants in their natural habitat, ensures a fun-filled couple of hours whale watching with plenty of time left in your day to appreciate the many other attractions of the Gold Coast.
Running from June through to November, the Gold Coast boasts the longest whale watching season in the country. The whale watching season marks the migration of the Humpback Whale from Antarctica to warmer Queensland waters before they return with their newly born after covering a mammoth distance during their amazing journey.
During the Gold Coast whale watching season, visitors are given the rare opportunity to spot Humpback Whales, whale calves, dolphins, Killer Whales and ‘Migaloo’ the famous white Humpback, all in their natural habitat.
WHALE WATCHING
YOUR WHALE WATCHING CRUISE INCLUDES:
• 4-hour sailing experience
• Morning tea & lunch
• Knowledgeable crew
• Owner with 25 years industry experience
• Maximum of 28 passengers onboard
• Stable 38-foot sailing catamaran
• Fully licensed bar
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The Gold Coast is a place where night bites, hatted restaurants, street-eats and breweries are all served with a side of alfresco.
A place where five-star feasting means dusting the sand from your feet; where surfers swap their boards for a latte at sun-up and little ones break from beachside frolics to feast on epic spreads of fish and chips.
Whether you find yourself among the cool crowd at Nobby Beach, or part of the social scene in Broadbeach or Surfers Paradise, consider yourself an acai aficionado, a sausage sizzler or a coffee connoisseur, nothing says you’ve had a cracker-of-a-holiday quite like gaining a little extra padding around the middle!
WHEN THE SETTING DESERVES TO BE CELEBRATED
Citrique invites diners to enjoy 15% off a la carte dining, celebrating the restaurant’s third Chef Hat, awarded by Australian Good Food Guide.
Available Monday to Thursday from 6pm, savour Citrique’s sumptuous fresh seafood, local ingredients and succulent grilled meats and embark on a culinary journey whereby each dish is carefully curated by the talented chefs to ensure an unforgettable dinner of gourmet pleasures.
Bookings essential via citriquerestaurant.com with code CITRIQUE to receive 15% off total bill and complimentary self-parking.
shopping & beauty
4 Pacific Fair
6 Harbour Town Premium Outlets
50 Paradise Centre
51 Australia Fair
52 The Oasis
53 IV Health
54 Q Super Centre
55 H & H Hair Braiding
56 The Undercurrent
57 Australia Fair Metro
Shopping on the Gold Coast reflects the city’s relaxed coastal lifestyle with eclectic boutiques, high end designers, dazzling shopping centres and lively markets dotting the coastline. The Gold Coast has become a world-class shopping and lifestyle destination.
Like vivid flocks of exotic birds, the Gold Coast fashion set have a look that is all their own. With bright, flowing maxi dresses, chic sandals, and hair done up in casual top knots, their perennial tans give them a sumptuous glow of health.
Shopping on the Gold Coast reflects this relaxed coastal lifestyle. Markets, outlet malls, boutiques and high end designers all cater to the local love of colour.
HOLID Y ESSENTIALS
Your health and wellness destination for all things intravenous hydration, vitamin infusions and boosters.
Led by our experienced team of doctors and nurses. Whether you need a pick-me-up or simply want to nourish your body from the inside out, our treatments are tailored to suit your individual needs. Our professional team is here to provide safe and e ective hydration to help support your body’s natural balance
Why Choose IV Health?
• Personalised treatments to help support hydration
• A range of options for your wellness needs
• Administered by trained professionals
• Unwind in a comfortable, relaxing environment
Receive 10% discount on any IV infusion or booster. Direct bookings only, subject to availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. T&Cʼs apply.
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super centre
Let the magic unfold at Q Super Centre these holidays as the mystical holidays as the mystical
If you find all 7 doors & find all the fairy’s names, then head to Centre Management to claim your prize of your very own fairy door to take home and paint and use in your garden. fairies take up residence with their magical homes are nestled throughout the centre.
When you find a fairy door scan the QR code to find who lives there.
Dining Choices.
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Historic Rivermill
Nestled beside the serene Coomera River, dine in our rustic cafe, engage with the animals and immerse yourself in the history of the Rivermill.
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am
950 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Mt Nathan 07 3703 1307
historicrivermill.au
Sip & Create Tamborine Mountain
Come and join us for some inspiring fun, get crafty and let your inner self come out and play. We have an activity or class tailored to suit you!
Creative workshops for all ages.
Open 7 days
Tamborine Mountain 0414 522 812
sipandcreatetamborinemountain.com.au
hinterland
58 Historic Rivermill
Sip & Create Tamborine Mountain
59 Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
60 Australian Outback Opals
61 Cedar Creek Glow Worms
62 Mountview Alpaca Farm
63 Cafe Metz
64 Pineapple Tours
Some say this is the green behind the gold, which makes the Gold Coast so seductive, and it’s easy to see why Tamborine Mountain is in tune with tourists. Let’s start with the rainforest, which celebrates the remnants of the former Wollumbin/Mount Warning volcano.
There are numerous walks and lookouts from which to enjoy Mother Nature at her most blindingly brilliant, including the mysteriouslynamed Witches Falls or charming Cedar Creek. There’s 12 walking tracks in all and each one is no longer than around 3km, so if you like a stroll among the birds, bees, flowers and the trees, this is for you.
For a change of pace, enjoy several wineries, a brewery and even a distillery up on the mountain, which is perfectly punctuated with award-winning restaurants, art galleries, sweeping coastal views and that delicious mix of old and new-world charm.
Indulge in home-grown produce such as avocados, kiwifruits and macadamia nuts as well as award-winning cheeses and fabulous fudge, or dine in some seriously swish restaurants.
Enjoy the warmth of country cooking and service at its finest!
• All day breakfast menu
• Merlo coffee & teas
• Famous homemade chunky pies & sausage rolls
• Delicious cakes & slices
• Epic burgers & sumptuous salads
Relax on our verandah and watch the world go by. We are fully licenced and take pride in serving local Witches Falls Winery wines and Boxer Brewery Beer.
Monday to Thursday 5.30am to 3.30pm Friday 5.30am to late (Friday arvo cocktails & tapas from 3pm)
Weekends 5.30am to 3pm
37 Christie Street, Canungra | 07 5543 4322
northern nsw
67 Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
68 Kingscliff Shopping Village
69 Better By Bike
71 Zephyr Horses
Directly across the state border from Australia’s most famous holiday destination, the Tweed region offers a tranquil, naturebased alternative.
Just 15 minutes drive south of the Gold Coast Airport, you’ll discover a unique combination of quintessentially Australian experiences – unspoilt beaches, World Heritage rainforests, rural villages, eclectic communities, lush farmland and more – all centred around the sweeping slopes of Wollumbin (Mt Warning).
Just past Wollumbin, you’ll find Byron Bay. It’s the perfect spot to sit and watch the world go by. It has a strong artisan vibe, with artists inspired by the area’s wondrous natural beauty, and relaxed ambience.
Explore the funky, new-age markets and discover exquisite artwork and intricate glass-blown creations.
Byron Bay is a gourmet’s delight, offering everything from fish and chips overlooking the beach, to award-winning vegetarian cafes, right through to indulgent top-notch restaurants. Don’t miss Cape Byron, the Australian mainland’s most easterly point.
Cape Byron Lighthouse
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transport & car hire
Over 35 years experience
Low insurance excess
Guarantee No hidden fees. What we say is all you pay!
Hatchbacks, sedans, wagons, SUV’s and people movers
Friendly, hassle free service
Usage from Noosa to Byron Bay
72 Surfers Rent A Car
73 Con-X-ion
Baby seats, booster seats and GPS available
TWO LOCATIONS:
6 Hilton St, Currumbin Waters
2/11 Northview St, Mermaid Waters
A great way to explore the surrounding regions of the Gold Coast is to hire a car and discover it for yourself.
From rural Beenleigh in the north to picturesque Byron Bay in the south, west to the hinterland region and the famed Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach in between; the Gold Coast experience is much more than you expect.
Just 40 minutes drive from Gold Coast beaches is a hinterland of subtropical rainforest, interspersed with mountain villages, bushwalks, waterfalls and swimming holes, plus valleys of working produce farms and cattle stations.
The World Heritage-listed Springbrook and Lamington National Parks, plus the extended township of Tamborine Mountain offer access to unmatched landscapes, roaming wildlife and an array of flora and fauna represent nature at its finest. Our
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
Centre Soul Boardwalk Chevron Renaissance Circle on Cavill
HOTA (Home of the Arts)
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
The Star Gold Coast
LAKE INTREPID
LAKE WONDERLAND
LAKE HUGH MUNTZ
Strand at Coolangatta
Tweed Mall
You’ll find the extraordinary only 40 mins from Gold Coast Airport
You’ll find the extraordinary only 40 mins from Gold Coast Airport
Book tickets online now at crystalcastle.com.au
You’ll find the extraordinary only 40 mins from Gold Coast Airport
You’ll find the extraordinary only 40 mins from Gold Coast Airport
Open every day, 10am - 5pm
Book tickets online now at crystalcastle.com.au
Book tickets online now at crystalcastle.com.au
Book tickets online now at crystalcastle.com.au
Open every day, 10am - 5pm
Open every day, 10am - 5pm
Open every day, 10am - 5pm
Step into our nature-filled haven & encounter the world’s largest crystals
Step into our nature-filled haven & encounter the world’s largest crystals
Step into our nature-filled haven & encounter the world’s largest crystals
Step into our nature-filled haven & encounter the world’s largest crystals
