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These Luxe Hotels In Tropical North Queensland Are Our Editor’s Go-To For A Getaway

Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, immerse yourself in indigenous culture and unwind at one of Crystalbrook Collection's sustainable luxe hotels. Trust us when we say, a trip to Cairns is a truly unforgettable escape. 

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Pick Up Slick Running Kicks At New Balance’s New Pac Fair Concept Store

A New Balance concept store has finally landed in Queensland, and we spoke to running expert Dan Walton to get the lowdown. 

Food & Drink

Byron Bay Oyster Bar

Inspired by the lively oyster bars of New England and New York, this stylish new spot combines laid-back coastal vibes with an elevated dining experience.

Food & Drink

Marina Social

Marina Social offers a more casual breakfast and lunch take on the Social Eating House experience, nestled in the heart of Marina Mirage.

Monsieur Chow

Monsieur Chow is the elevated new direction of Ally Chow where French sophistication meets pan-Asian flavours in a unique fusion dining experience.

Health + Wellness

Vikasati Bathhouse | Southport

Vikasati Bathhouse has already made an indelible mark on Brisbane’s holistic wellness scene and has just launched its first Gold Coast location. 

Food & Drink

The Feed | The Gold Coast Food & Drink News You Need To Know

The food news has been coming in thick and fast on the Gold Coast, to make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening we've wrapped up everything that you need to know.

Features

A Dazzling Permanent Light Show Just Opened On K’gari

If you thought the spectacular scenery of K’gari (Fraser Island) couldn’t get any better, you’re in for a pleasant surprise, because paradise has just leveled up. 

Food & Drink

Hanks Is Kirra’s New Beachfront Coastal European Restaurant From The Siblings Crew

Hanks was designed with the laidback Kirra lifestyle in mind and neighbourhood spirit at its heart.

Food & Drink

Ciccio’s Pizza And Gelato

Ciccio’s offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience combining Italy’s iconic duo–pizza and gelato.

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Tokyo Doll

Bringing together modern Japanese cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and hours of high-energy entertainment, Tokyo Doll is quickly becoming  Byron's go-to spot.

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YOT Club

Queensland's ever-iconic floating club is back in full force, and YOT Club 2.0 has relaunched with a makeover that’s nothing short of jaw-dropping.

Food & Drink

The Kennel Tap Room & Sports Bar

A dog-friendly sports bar and taproom has found its way to Tamborine Mountain. 

Food & Drink

Get Hooked On 14 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Fish And Chips

Best consumed overlooking the beach or let’s be honest, anywhere on our beautiful Gold Coast, we’ve rounded the best fish and chip joints the Gold Coast has to offer. 

Things To Do

8 Of The Best Gold Coast Book Shops To Get Your Bookworm Fix

Bookworms, these are the top eight bookstores on the Gold Coast in 2024.

Local Escapes

The Gold Coast’s Best Glamping Spots To Kick Back Under The Stars

Equal parts glam and camping, glamping is the best of both worlds, with proximity to nature minus the sacrifice of your favourite creature comforts, so scroll on for the best glamping spots on and around the Gold Coast in 2023.

Food & Drink

Madame V

 Madame V will blend traditional and modern Asian flavours, offering an exquisite à la carte dining experience and signature Yum Cha Sundays.

Food & Drink

Blaire’s Bistro

Just as the Gold Coast starts to heat up for summer, Burleigh’s buzzing dining scene is getting a refresh of its own.

Food & Drink

Bar Leo Food & Wine

Nestled away in the back streets of Bundall, this local suburban restaurant will transport you to a Mediterranean dream.

Food & Drink

Sefa Kitchen

Sefa Kitchen, a much-loved Middle Eastern Bondi institution has just made its Byron Bay debut. 

Food & Drink

14 Of Coolangatta’s Best Cafes For Brunching In 2024

Coolangatta, the southern gem of the Gold Coast, is teeming with vibrant cafes that offer much more than just a caffeine fix. 

Food & Drink

JUJU Is Mermaid’s Playful New Multi-Level Restaurant And Bar Where Fine Dining Meets Euro Party

Fine dining meets Euro-inspired party vibes at the sprawling split-level hospitality venue.

Food & Drink

Lulu Rooftop & Bar

Surfers Paradise is about to level up its nightlife scene with the grand opening of Lulu Rooftop & Bar, and trust us—you’ll want to be there from day one.

Health + Wellness

Merse Wellness Spa

Carving a little time out of your day for self-care just got easier for those in that 'awkward middle ground between the Gold Coast and Brisbane' with the opening of Merse Wellness Spa, a luxe new destination for relaxation and recuperation.

Local Escapes

Raes On Wategos

Breathtaking Northern Rivers hotel Raes on Wategos will expand its footprint to a second property in late 2024, taking over the former Victoria’s at Wategos site less than 100 metres away from the beachfront icon.

Features

Brisbane’s Getting A Glow-Up As A Part Of Queensland’s Big Build: Here’s What You Need To Know

Brisbane and SE Queensland is set to get a serious glow-up, with a whole bunch of incredible projects in the pipeline. 

Food & Drink

Eska Is The Stunning Sashimi And Champagne Bar Levelling Up Mermaid Beach

When a venue seamlessly blends an elegant sashimi bar and elevated seafood takeaway, you know it’s something special—and that’s exactly what awaits you at Eska.

Things To Do

This 250-Work Exhibit Packed With Vintage Advertising Ends Soon

This month, more than 250 works from the visionary Czech artist will take over the Art Gallery of New South Wales for Alphonse Mucha: Spirit Of Nouveau, the biggest solo exhibition of the legendary artist's work in the Southern Hemisphere.

Food & Drink

Gitana Spanish Wine Bar

A touch of the Mediterranean has landed in Byron Bay with the opening of Gitana, a Spanish wine bar located in the lively Nourish Habitat precinct.

Food & Drink

Costa Taco | Broadbeach

In seriously delicious news for Broadbeach locals, cult-fave Mexican restaurant Costa Taco has opened in Broady and we couldn't be more excited. It has ignited Broadbeach's dining scene, breathing new energy into the iconic yellow building on the corner of Armrick Avenue, proving that sometimes the most mouthwatering revivals come wrapped in a tortilla.

Health + Wellness

City Cave | Gold Coast

Update 29 July 2024: In celebration of National Friendship Day on 30 July, selected City Cave’s across Australia will open their doors to plus ones for a limited time, free of charge, with every couples float or sauna booking.

Food & Drink

Piada Co | Burleigh Heads

If there’s one thing Gold Coasters love, it’s Italian cuisine. What about authentic Italian street food? Now we’re talking. Chuck in a prime location in the heart of Burleigh Heads and you’ve got all the ingredients for the Gold Coast’s next big thing.

Food & Drink

Where To Find The Gold Coast’s Best Acai Bowls In 2024

These are 12 of the Gold Coast’s best acai joints, served up and ready to go.

Health + Wellness

Where To Get The Best Lash Extensions On The Gold Coast

Whether you’re a newbie or a faux-lash convert, eyelash extensions, like many beauty treatments, are definitely not something you want to scrimp on.

Health + Wellness

Meet The Nutrient-Packed Supplement Changing The Hangover Game

Forget the electrolyte, Coke-Zero and Panadol line up, a new hangover remedy has officially entered the group chat.

Food & Drink

Tarte Market

As if Tarte Bakery wasn’t already a household name on the Gold Coast, they’ve dropped a sweet, sweet bombshell on us with the opening of Tarte Market.

Food & Drink

FARINA & Co.

If a European bakery, cafe and pasta bar had a lovechild, FARINA & Co. might be it. 

Food & Drink

Cafe Junie

Any Gold Coaster serious about their breakfast game will know Refinery Coffee in Currumbin, which has garnered a loyal following for many delicious reasons. And luckily for us, the talented Refinery crew have opened a lush new sister cafe in Carrara. 

Food & Drink

The Sporting Globe Surfers Paradise

A new sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub has opened in Surfers Paradise, with the highly anticipated launch of Australia's largest Sporting Globe sports bar and brewpub. 

Food & Drink

The Gold Coast’s Best Cakes For Your Next Big Event

We love cake. We love thinking about cake, procuring cake, and obviously, eating cake; especially from the best cake shops on the Gold Coast.

Food & Drink

Broadbeach’s Best Cafes For Your Next Brunch Date (Updated 2024)

Whether you're a local or just visiting, these cafes should be on your radar—here are eight of Broadbeach's best cafes that you simply cannot pass up.

Things To Do

Catch An Incredible New Brett Whiteley Exhibition At This Award-Winning Gallery

Thought 2024 couldn’t get any more culture-infused? This month, Logan Art Gallery and Art Gallery of New South Wales have come together to fill our schedules with a Queensland-exclusive exhibition of Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio—and entry is totally free. 

Local Escapes

Basq House

Hot on the heels of several new hotel openings in Byron Bay, Basq House is a private oasis in the heart of the village centre, complete with a temperature-controlled magnesium pool, a rooftop retreat, and stunning interiors. 

Food & Drink

Robina Farmers Market

The Gold Coast’s newest market was born from a love of sharing food and a desire for everyone to have access to quality, locally sourced produce—and we dig it. Robina Farmers Market is a family affair, with Lexi Povel and her parents-in-law Peter and Tania Robb inspired to support small and local. 

Food & Drink

Kiyomi

If you have a penchant for top-notch Japanese food—and seriously, who doesn’t— then you must add Kiyomi to your Gold Coast dining bucket list. A refined masterpiece within The Star Gold Coast’s culinary crown, this is fine dining that oozes elegance.

Food & Drink

The Homestead

The Gold Coast’s newest wedding and events venue has just opened at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, as part of the award-winning attraction’s newest, multi-million-dollar tourism precinct. The aptly named ‘The Homestead’ draws inspiration from the iconic Queenslander style, complete with a wraparound verandah, soaring ceilings and a huge sandstone fireplace. Read: it’s impressive. 

Restaurants

21 Cool Christmas Party Venues On The Gold Coast That Don’t Suck

So you’ve been enlisted to organise the office Christmas party—gulp. The pressure is on and chances are you’re scratching your head for ideas. 

Food & Drink

Surfers Paradise’s Best Cafes For Brunch Dates In 2024

Surfers Paradise isn’t just about sun, sand, and surf—it's also home to many top Gold Coast cafes.

Things To Do

16 Of The Best Things To Do On The Gold Coast With Kids

Say goodbye to cries of “I’m booored” with our list of best Gold Coast activities for kids, from freebies to those special days out.

Local Escapes

Pethers Rainforest Retreat

Pethers Rainforest Retreat brings new meaning to the phrase 'romantic escape'; here you'll find ten sprawling and luxurious treehouses nestled away on five hectares of lush rainforest. If privacy and peaceful seclusion is what you're after, Pethers has it in spades.

Food & Drink

Dipcro Pastry

When a talented pastry chef and their business savvy partner team up to create a chic patisserie cafe, you know you’re going to be in for quite the treat and that is definitely the case with Dipcro Pastry. 

Food & Drink

Doughed

It’s no secret that we’ve fallen head over heels for Doughed, and for three very valid (and delicious) reasons…cookies, doughnuts and sandwiches—need we say more? 

Food & Drink

Franc Jrs | Nobby Beach

A feeling of devastation settled over the Gold Coast when Francie’s Pizzeria closed their doors for renovations in early 2022, with the only solace being that they would be back, with a promise of new and improved. 

Things To Do

Lace Up And Hit The Best Bush Walks Around The Gold Coast In 2024

We’ve broken down the best bush walks on the Gold Coast, from a quick stroll to a full day in the wilderness, that’ll even make Tarzan jealous. 

Things To Do

The Best Gold Coast Picnic Spots To Throw A Rug Down At

While we could probably list 100 worthy spots, we’ve honed this down to six of the very best picnic spots on the Gold Coast to get you dining outdoors.

Local Escapes

13 Of The Best Dog Friendly Camping Spots Around The Gold Coast

Aahh, camping trips. It’s a dog’s life. Except for when you drop your pooch off at the kennel, and they give you those eyes right before you leave

Food & Drink

Holy Ship Restaurant

The Northern Gold Coast’s burgeoning culinary scene has gained a novel culinary experience unlike anything we’ve seen before. Allow us to introduce Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant, an unparalleled dining experience on the glistening waters of Marina Mirage.

Restaurants

Ramen Danbo Pimpama

Ramen Danbo has come a long way from their origins in Chikushino, on one of Japan’s southern islands. After opening their first store in 2000, news of their supreme noodles spread to the rest of the island, then the entire country, and these days Ramen Danbo is an international sensation. At their Pimpama store, they’re breaking the internet once again with Australia’s first drive thru ramen, where you can now grab a bowl of tonkotsu on the run. 

Food & Drink

Sunkist Eatery

If you needed another sign that Mermaid Beach, or Nobby Beach to us locals, is the rising star of the Southern Gold Coast’s burgeoning culinary scene, the opening of Sunkist Eatery could be it. 

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Buoy

Sitting pretty in the burgeoning foodie hub that is Nobby Beach lies Buoy, standing out like a beacon to hungry passerbys. This new breakfast hotspot is primely located in Nobby’s highly-anticipated new dining precinct, The Oxley and if you don’t spot the whitewashed cafe first, you’ll certainly smell the freshly roasted coffee.

What's On

Gather The Crew For A Bottomless Feast At These Iconic Riverside Spots This Week

Experience Brisbane’s ultimate bottomless feasts this winter with stunning alfresco dining options. 

Travel

Explore Your Backyard With 8 Road Trips To Take Around Brisbane This Spring

Brisbane is no stranger to natural splendours and picturesque country villages waiting at the end of spectacular scenic drives, but not all Brisbane road trip destinations are made equal. 

Food & Drink

Where To Find The Gold Coast’s Best Pies, 2024 Edition

When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats the humble pie. 

Food & Drink

Kirra Beach House

Perched directly above Kirra Beach Hotel on the second level of Kirra Point Precinct, Kirra Beach House is a jaw-dropping 1200 sqm beachfront dining masterpiece. The dining, drinking and event destination boasts uninterrupted ocean views from every vantage point, unlike anything we’ve seen before.

Food & Drink

Azure Bar and Grill

Named for Byron Bay's iconic blue waters, Azure Bar and Grill boasts both a open-air bar and grill terrace and a fine dining restaurant space. Nestled within Elements of Byron's luxury beachfront resort, the sleek restaurant is headed up by world-renowned chef Ebony Baker and has a strong ethos of celebrating Byron Bay and surrounds' finest produce.

Things To Do

IceBar Surfers Paradise

The Gold Coast is known for being home to some of Australia’s most wild attractions, and we have another to add to the ever-growing list. The only venue of its kind in Queensland, IceBar is calling Surfers Paradise home and is bringing much more than ice-cold drinks to the Glitter Strip. 

Food & Drink

Fuel Bakehouse Burleigh

The unrivalled pie connoisseurs of the Gold Coast, Fuel Bakehouse have been sprinkling their pastry-loaded magic around the Gold Coast for years, garnering a cult-like following at their Cabarita store and flagship Currumbin location.