Queensland
Opinion
Gold Coast
It’s the best part of the Gold Coast, but most drive straight past
The city’s rapidly gentrifying, cool “southern” end is not the high-rise hub you’re probably thinking of.
- by Craig Tansley
The Gold Coast’s best hotels and resorts for different budgets
Goldie stays range from kitsch retro-style motels to beachside family resorts and romantic retreats in the hinterland.
- by Craig Tansley
The Gold Coast’s best places eat and drink
The Gold Coast’s dining scene used to revolve around surf clubs. Now a throng of talented chefs has turned the region into a genuine foodie hot-spot.
- by Craig Tansley
Gold Coast secrets that most visitors don’t know about
The Gold Coast used to be about theme parks and endless beaches. But while they’re still here, there are a lot more reasons for a Goldie escape now.
- by Craig Tansley
Don’t call it a town: Queensland’s underrated tropical city
It’s one of Australia’s largest cities, in a beautiful location, but it remains in the shadow of its more high-profile neighbours.
- by Craig Platt
Five-star hotel opens in Brisbane’s giant new $3.6 billion complex
The several-times delayed Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is finally ready, with The Star Brisbane making its debut.
- by Julietta Jameson
The secret to saving a fortune on a Gold Coast holiday
If you have the flexibility, the best time for a short break on the Gold Coast is to do it mid-week, when even the locals aren’t out and about.
- by Craig Tansley
10 undiscovered Sunshine Coast highlights that most people miss
You may need a 4WD to access some, but this diverse region has some truly wonderful attractions that aren’t obvious, unless you know where to look.
- by Angela Saurine
The best times to visit the Sunshine Coast
The sunny region plays host to countless annual events, including food festivals and triathlons. Here’s when to make the most of its stunning natural assets.
- by Angela Saurine
Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to the Sunshine Coast
From ‘punk’ turtles to trees that cause excruciating pain, the Sunshine Coast certainly has its quirks. Here’s what to know before you go.
- by Angela Saurine
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