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Currumbin Beach
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Weekend at Currumbin

The Gold Coast Beach is a top spot for a weekend with its stunning rock formations, surf and creek and wildlife sanctuary

Read On Weekend at Currumbin

The Gold Coast Beach is a top spot for a weekend with its stunning rock formations, surf and creek and wildlife sanctuary

Read On Weekend at Currumbin

Looking for the best places on the Gold Coast for a weekend escape? From beaches to mountains, north to south, a guide to weekends away

Well Bread & Pastry, Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Well Bread & Pastry
Well Bread & Pastry is an artisan bakery with slow fermented goodies and delicious coffee
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Woman sitting on balcony with cat Crazy Cat Cafe
Surfers Paradise
Crazy Cat Cafe
Crazy Cat Cafe is a unique and cosy licensed cat cafe, with 23 resident cats, located upstairs in the heart of Surfers Paradise
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Facade of The Westin Brisbane
Brisbane CBD
The Westin Brisbane
The Westin Brisbane is a unique and refreshing urban retreat with a focus on wellbeing, relaxation and effortless luxury in Brisbane CBD
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Exterior view of Barrow
Mount Nathan
Barrow
Barrow is one of the Gold Coast's hidden treasures - a rustic and unique retro style restaurant and cafe, nestled within lush gardens in Mount Nathan
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Southport
Aviary Rooftop Bar
From golden hour drinks to exclusive rooftop events, Aviary is where good taste meets great views
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Render of the Fig'n'Fox exterior
Surfers Paradise
Fig'n'Fox
Fig'n'Fox is a stunning British-style pub set to open in the heart of Surfers Paradise just before Easter 2026.
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Interior of YUM Bakery
Mermaid Beach
YUM Bakery
YUM Bakery is a cute little artisan cake shop located in a line-up of shops on the Gold Coast Highway
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Kids jumping in water park Paradise Resort
Surfers Paradise
Doin’ It for the Kids at Paradise Resort
If you’ve wished for a holiday where the kids are entertained, meals are sorted, and you get a chance to relax - this one’s for you
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Lexus parked near Bar Ricci
Main Beach
Exploring Tedder Ave
Discover the best of the iconic Tedder Avenue, where beachside vibes, buzzing cafés, iconic dining collide and beautiful boutiques collide
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TEAK Mudgeeraba render
TEAK Mudgeeraba
TEAK Mudgeeraba is a stunning new dining, retail and health precinct that is set to transform the heart of Mudgeeraba
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ColourGrid, Timezone Surfers Paradise
Timezone, Surfers Paradise
ColourGrid
ColourGrid is a high-energy interactive game at Timezone Surfers Paradise that requires a mix of speed, skill, and seriously sharp reflexes
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Interior artist view of Clutch Racing
Coomera
Clutch Racing
Clutch Racing is a 24-hour F1 sim racing bar and restaurant that is slated to open on the northern Gold Coast in 2026
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Exterior view of Bar Ricci
Main Beach
Bar Ricci
Bar Ricci is a stunning contemporary Italian restaurant, located on the bustling Tedder Avenue in Main Beach
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Clothes on racks at Gritty Garms
Palm Beach
Gritty Garms Vintage Clothing
Gritty Garms is a secret vintage clothing and sneaker shop tucked away up a shabby staircase in Palm Beach
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Facade of Strange Days Store Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads
Strange Days Store
Strange Days Store is a funky upcycled and vintage shop in Tweed Heads with with an in-house American style coffee bar
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Dalmations in hallway QT Hotel
QT Gold Coast
Pup Yeah! Luxe Staycation
QT Gold Coast is unleashing the ultimate indulgence for your furry plus-one with Pup Yeah! - a luxury dog-friendly stay
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Top Things To Do On The Gold Coast This Week

Inside Door Seven Haunted House

Door Seven Haunted House

A spine-chilling immersive experience that is like stepping into a horror movie
Gardens close up

Queensland Garden Show

The much-loved Queensland Garden Show will return to Nambour from 10 to 12 July for its 42nd year.
10-12 Jul
crowd at Jumpers and Jazz

Jumpers & Jazz in July

Looking for a colourful, country winter experience?
Jul 16-26
GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!
Jul 31 - Aug 2
Second Coming La Boite Theatre

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation
Aug 6-22
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EDITOR'S PICK

School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School holidays are sorted with endless family fun waiting at Village Roadshow Theme Parks
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School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Circus tents
MUST DO

Ashton's The Great Australian Circus

Ashton’s Great Australian Circus is lighting up the Gold Coast with a brand-new production at Broadwater Parklands
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Ashton's The Great Australian Circus
Facade of The Westin Brisbane
WEEKEND AWAY

The Westin Brisbane

Treat yourself to a getaway at this unique and refreshing urban retreat with a focus on wellbeing, relaxation and effortless luxury, located in the heart of Brisbane's CBD
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The Westin Brisbane
A stunning tribute to Barbra Streisand
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