Sun-drenched beaches, a packed events calendar, and a few quirks that’ll catch you out if you’re not prepared. Here’s everything you need to know to nail Easter on the GC. Quick Facts Best for Families, couples, beach lovers Easter dates 2026 Good Friday 3 April to Easter Monday 6 April Typical weather 20–26°C days / 15–18°C nights, mostly sunny Biggest… Read more →
The mega-list of hot attractions and things to do on the Gold Coast for updated 2024! This year, our list features over 100 things to do focused mostly on family-friendly attractions and adventure activities, both paid and free. Jump to: Attractions & Activities | Water Sports & Activities | Theme Parks | Wildlife Parks | Family Entertainment | Entertainment |… Read more →
With the super-exciting news that QLD borders are expected to re-open July 10, (woohoo! at last!) here is a guide to the re-opening dates of many major attractions and activities. Plus, info on current safety restrictions and where to find updates. Theme Park Reopening Dates Sea World – 26 June Warner Bros. Movie World – 15 July Australia… Read more →
Here is our mega-list of all the hot things to do on the Gold Coast including a swathe of free stuff, nature exploring, the must-see attractions, secret local scenic spots, the beaches and much much more. 2020 looks set to be a big year on the Gold Coast with major new rides opening at Dreamworld, Movie World and Sea World,… Read more →
The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games takes place from the 4th of April to the 15th of April and already many places in the central Gold Coast area are booked out. Prices for the remaining available accommodation options have escalated dramatically with room prices doubling. So I am going to highlight some alternatives where you can still find value.… Read more →
Hungry? I hope so because here is a very special list of the top buffet restaurants on the Gold Coast. Including breakfast buffets and the best seafood buffets in town. Enjoy! Waves Buffet Restaurant, The Watermark – Extensive use of locally sourced seasonal produce to offer exotic flavours of Asia, India and the Mediterranean through 10… Read more →
Unlike most other lists of things to do in Surfers Paradise, this list features attractions that are actually located in Surfers Paradise! It’s my list of the ultimate things to do in our lovely sunny suburb of fun. Best of all, these attractions are suitable for young and old, and family ready! Surfers Paradise Beachfront – it… Read more →
What to do on the Gold Coast? With so much to choose from, here are the top ten attractions and things to do that make my “must do’ list for a Gold Coast holiday. This list is for paid attractions following on from my list of the top ten free things to do. Combine these lists together and you have… Read more →
There’s no need to blow your budget on your Gold Coast trip, the place is literally packed with awesome attractions and things to do that are 100% no ticket required. Here’s my list of the top 10 free things to do on the Gold Coast. National Parks – More than just amazing beaches, the Gold Coast is home to… Read more →
The Southern Gold Coast is really a hidden gem of the Gold Coast region, while most of the tourists and development are crowded around Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, the southern suburbs have kept their local, natural, laid back feel. The key suburbs of the Southern Gold Coast are Currumbin, Currumbin Valley, Currumbin Waters, Tugun, Bilinga, Kirra, Coolangatta and Rainbow Bay.… Read more →
City life is great and all but it can get a little tiring sometimes — too much noise, too much stress, too many people. The best cure to your city-induced boredom is a commune with nature. Going back to mother earth and experiencing her sounds, her sights, and her serenity is just what you need. With a dose of fresh air… Read more →
If you enjoy 3D or 4D movies, you’re going to want to check out what a 7D Cinema movie feels like. 7D Cinema is another of the wondrous attractions found in Surfer’s Paradise, QLD. It’s definitely attention catching and it makes you wonder, what it would be like to see a movie in the 7D Cinema. Ripley’s describes it as… Read more →
There are several Gold Coast attractions available for every vacationer to enjoy but there are none that are as creative or as bizarre as the Infinity Fun House located on the ground level of the Chevron Renaissance Centre in Surfer’s Paradise. It’ll blow your mind, you’ll be mesmerized and you’ll loose yourself in the mysteries that the fun house has to… Read more →
You can do lots of fun things down at the Gold Coast. There are plenty of places to see, places to eat at, places to have fun on. On top of that, you’ll also find fun parks that have gnarly rides that could potentially make your heart stop. If you’re an adrenaline junkie or if you’re one of the braves,… Read more →
There are a few reasons why people go down to the Gold Coast. Some of those reasons would include checking out the beaches, having a nice time with the family, going on a vacation with friends and etc. The Gold Coast is definitely a great place to do all of those things but there’s one more reason that we need… Read more →
There comes a time when you go around a city or a certain area that you’ve just visited and you never really know where to eat (or what to eat for that matter) because you didn’t look it up. It happens often times during vacations but this time, when you’re planning to go to the Gold Coast, we’ll make sure… Read more →
We already gave you 4 fun ideas on how to spend your day while you’re visiting the Gold Coast. In case you missed that post, that was part 1 and you can find it here. Since we cannot get enough of giving you really solid ideas, we bring you more suggestions on places to visit, foods to eat, and things to… Read more →
There are a bazillion things that you can do in the Gold Coast that it’s impossible to go through one day and say that you’re bored because you didn’t have anything to do or you didn’t have anywhere to go. If you’ve told yourself (or any family member) the very same sentence while you were here, maybe you just ran… Read more →
Visiting the Lamington National Park is certainly a must when you’re a nature lover seeking for places to visit in Gold Coast Australia. Experience the beauty of Lamington National Park’s walk trails, waterfalls and wild life. Thousands of visitors from all over the world visit every year to get a taste of the the rain forest, the ancient tree and… Read more →