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Attractions in Gold Coast

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Gold Coast, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

40 places

The Loose Moose

RestaurantThe Loose Moose

Springbrook National Park

ParkSpringbrook National Park

Sunnyboy Espresso

CafeSunnyboy Espresso

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ParkTamborine National Park

Broadwater Parklands

ParkBroadwater Parklands

North Burleigh SLSC

NightlifeNorth Burleigh SLSC

Kurrawa Surf Club

RestaurantKurrawa Surf Club

Purling Brook Falls

ParkPurling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park

Lamington National Park

ParkLamington National Park

Roji Cat Beer Bar

BarRoji Cat Beer Bar

Currumbin Rock Pools

ParkCurrumbin Rock Pools

people standing on shore near city buildings and ocean during sunset

BarMiami Marketta

Mudgeeraba Village Markets

SightMudgeeraba Village Markets

Golosi Food Emporium

SightGolosi Food Emporium

Budds Beach Surfers Paradise

LandmarkBudds Beach Surfers Paradise

Burly Bar

Main Beach Pavilion

CafeMain Beach Pavilion

Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club

RestaurantMermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club

aerial view of city buildings near sea during daytime

ViewpointSkyPoint Observation Deck

David Fleay Wildlife Park

ZooDavid Fleay Wildlife Park

city skyline across blue sea during daytime

SightCurrumbin Creek

Eska

RestaurantEska

Hard Fizz HQ Taproom

BarHard Fizz HQ Taproom

Currumbin Alley Surf School

SightCurrumbin Alley Surf School

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DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.