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Food & Drink

Where To Find The Best Oyster Happy Hours On The Gold Coast

If there’s one thing all oyster lovers can agree on, it’s the pure bliss of smashing through a dozen (or two) without blowing the budget—leaving plenty of coin for a cheeky glass of sparkling to match. 

Travel

Postcards From Singapore: Your Guide To Family-Friendly Travel In The Lion City

A melting pot of rich culture, incredible cuisine and plenty of fun, Singapore is the ultimate getaway for families. 

Travel

These Are The Sights, Scents And Flavours That Define A Trip To Brisbane

 Next-gen artists lighting up the city, tropical islands, ancient rainforests and sun-soaked afternoons await.

Food & Drink

Luna’s Deli

Luna’s Deli is the closest any deli has been to a ray of sunshine before, and it’s luring folks from all over the Gold Coast down south in pursuit of perfect pastries and pillowy foccacia. 

Things To Do

The Pink Flamingo

The Pink Flamingo is the world’s first Spiegelclub, hosting dazzling performances every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night, with select matinee shows sprinkled in. 

Food & Drink

Big Papi’s Cocina

Big Papi’s Cocina serves up bold Latin American flavours, warm hospitality, and an effortlessly cool atmosphere that will keep you coming back.

Food & Drink

Mudjira Village Eatery

Mudjira Village Eatery is more than just a cafe—it’s a local institution.

Food & Drink

From Homemade Pizza To Hotpot: These Are The Best Wines For Your Weeknight Faves

Australia is home to some incredible winemakers producing delicious drops, so why not pair them with your midweek MVPs? 

Food & Drink

11 Of Mudgeeraba’s Best Restaurants And Cafes In 2025

Despite Mudgeeraba's cosy, small-town charm, its quiet streets are home to some serious culinary gems.

Local Escapes

13 Of The Best National Parks In Queensland

If you thought you had to leave our state to find an impressive natural sight, think again—the best national parks in Queensland are worth using your annual leave for.

Food & Drink

Hudson & Rosie’s Table

Perched in the leafy corners of Highland Park sits Hudson & Rosie’s Table, a cafe that’s equal parts charming local haunt and hidden gem.

Food & Drink

Brooki Bakehouse Gold Coast

Brisbane's viral cookie bakery Brooki Bakehouse is heading south, officially opening a Gold Coast outpost at Pacific Fair on Saturday 28 June.

Food & Drink

O Bagel Oasis Broadbeach

It’s no secret that bagels are making a major comeback and we’re here for it

Food & Drink

LiTO

The Gold Coast’s dining scene is heating up once again with the arrival of LiTO—the brand-new all-day Italian restaurant landing on the ground floor of Mondrian Gold Coast.

TV & Movies

48 Of The Best Movies On Netflix Australia To Stream Tonight (August 2025)

Stay updated with the best movies and documentaries on Netflix Australia this summer. Your ultimate streaming guide is here.

Food & Drink

20 Of The Best New Openings On The Gold Coast In 2025

These openings on the Gold Coast are set to shake up a scene that’s already bursting at the seams with wining and dining goodness.

Things To Do

Your 2025 Guide To Mullumbimby—Where To Eat, Play And Stay

Mullum is big on charm, slow living and character in equal measure. Here's your 2025 guide to Mullumbimby restaurants, things to do and accommodation. 

Restaurants

Haven

Coastal dining has reached a new peek at Mondrian Gold Coast’s much-anticipated restaurant and beach club.

Food & Drink

Rossa Pizzeria & Bar

Rossa Pizzeria & Bar is opening this May at the Wyndham, designed to be a casual and social spot for some authentic Italian classics.

Food & Drink

Commercial Hotel Boonah

The century-old Commercial Hotel Boonah has been lovingly restored, reopening with an on-site craft brewery—Boonah Brewing Co.

Food & Drink

Sun Devil Coffee Bar

Sun Devil isn’t your average coffee bar—it’s a full-blown Americana fever dream tucked inside the grungy-cool vintage store Strange Days in Coolangatta.

Things To Do

The Gold Coast’s Best Paint And Sip Classes To Channel Your Inner Artist At

Besties, booze and brilliant art—paint and sip classes bring together all of our favourite things.

Travel

Jetstar Has Just Launched Direct Flights From The Gold Coast To Bali From $215

Here's all the latest Queensland travel news you need to know. Warning: major wanderlust incoming.

Things To Do

Lune Pastries And Craft Brews On Tap: Brissy’s Free Pop-Up Food Festival Is Back

This dreamy dining and drinking playground is set to be tastier than ever, and the best part is: entry is completely free. 

Food & Drink

kĹŤst Corner

Just when we thought Broadbeach fine dining icon, kōst Bar & Grill couldn't get much better, they launch a chic new pop-up cafe for all our morning caffeine needs. 

Health + Wellness

Upstate Palm Beach

Victoria’s cult-fave Pilates studio Upstate is bringing its signature high-vibe energy to Queensland for the very first time, landing in the heart of Palm Beach—and trust us, this is no ordinary fitness studio.

Cafes

Tarte Tea Garden

Tarte Tea Garden is a dreamy garden escape tucked beside Tarte Beach House in Currumbin.

Food & Drink

‘94 Cafe

'94 cafe is a gathering place for the flavour-obsessed, the wellness-curious, and anyone who believes the best mornings begin with a perfect sip.

Things To Do

BLEACH* Festival Has Launched A Huge 2025 Program With Floating Skywhales

The Gold Coast's premier arts and cultural festival, BLEACH* Festival is back for 2025, bringing 11 huge days of art, music and culture to the Gold Coast for its 14th year.

Best Of

16 Of The Absolute Best Lismore Restaurants And Cafes In 2025

Breakfast noodle houses to late night taquerias. Here's your complete guide to the best Lismore restaurants.

Food & Drink

Wrap Your Mitts Around 15 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Hot Chocolates

We’ve done the hard work for you and sipped our way around to find the best hot chocolates on the Gold Coast.

Health + Wellness

Navia Bathhouse

Navia, Byron Bay’s latest wellness retreat, is all about slowing down, embracing simplicity, and finding warmth in the contrast between steaming saunas and icy plunges.

Health + Wellness

Lan Bathhouse

Surfers Paradise just became a little more serene with the arrival of Lan Bathhouse, a dreamy new wellness retreat offering a personalised spa experience designed for deep rejuvenation

Food & Drink

Piada Co. Byron Bay

Piada Co fuses traditional Italian eats with modern street food energy and they’re now taking their game-changing concept to Byron Bay.

Food & Drink

Pink Whale Thai

Surfers Paradise's neon-soaked Pink Whale Thai seamlessly melds boldness and eccentricity with authentic Thai street food.

What's On

What’s On In The Gold Coast This Weekend, Month And Beyond

Here are the best events you don't want to miss happening on the Gold Coast this weekend. 

Local Escapes

15 Of The Best Broadbeach Hotels For A 2025 Getaway

Whether you’re travelling from interstate, overseas or simply craving a staycation, Broadbeach is the perfect spot to set up base for a Gold Coast getaway. 

Local Escapes

The Best Gold Coast Accommodation To Book In 2025

From modern beachside villas to luxe hinterland glamping to sweet Airbnb cottages, here's the ultimate list of the Gold Coast’s best accommodation in 2025.

Food & Drink

Familiar Spirits Distillery

Familiar Spirits Distillery arrives in Burleigh Heads with an intimate cellar door experience.

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.

Food & Drink

Mona Lisa’s Lair

Mona Lisa’s Lair is Miami Marketta’s new intimate restaurant and Champagne bar, serving up a French-inspired menu in a space that oozes moody Parisian charm. 

Health + Wellness

Fice Recovery

Fice Recovery in Burleigh is designed to treat your body to serious R&R. Owned by a former professional boxer, it is a tropical recovery haven, complete with beautiful and invigorating hot and cold contrast therapy equipment. 

Things To Do

11 Iconic Theme Parks Gold Coast Invites You To Visit In 2025

They are easily forgotten about by the locals, but the plethora of Gold Coast theme parks are the biggest collection of thrill rides and slides in the Southern Hemisphere. 

Features

Purposeful Leisure: Meg Washington And Nick Waterman Are Finding Creative Freedom On The Gold Coast

The Gold Coast has long been embraced for its relaxed, beachy life, but the coastal city is also Australia’s movie industry hub. 

Things To Do

Op Shops And Goosebump-Inducing Shows: Our Brisbane Editor’s Fresh Guide To A Girls’ Night Out

If you’ve been hitting the group chat with "we should catch up!" but haven't gotten around to making plans yet, consider this your sign to finally lock something in. 

Food & Drink

Bobby Bang’s

Bobby Bang’s is where cafe classics meet Asian-inspired flair.

Local Escapes

The Shores Miami

Just 200 metres from the beach, The Shores Miami is a masterclass in retro cool meets coastal luxury.

Gifts

Studio Ohara

Born from a passion for crafting unforgettable experiences through stunning floral artistry, Studio Ohara has quickly established itself as one of the Gold Coast’s premier florists. 

Food & Drink

Cook Club

Perched on 200 acres of lush Gold Coast hinterland at Mudgeeraba’s Boomerang Farm, Cook Club is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the tastebuds.

U:L Recommends

17 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Op Shops And Vintage Stores For Second-Hand Gold

Vintage clothes, accessories and furniture are hiding among the Coast’s best op shops, just waiting for you to waltz them into home.

Travel

You Can Now Stay in This Vintage Train Carriage Overlooking the Ocean—And It’s Pet-Friendly

Discover how a $500 junk sale purchase became a seriously unique South Australian tiny house stay.

Food & Drink

13 Of The Best Seafood Restaurants On The Gold Coast

As a jewel on the Australian East Coast, the Gold Coast's seafood restaurants are naturally brimming with world-class fare. Here's our round up of the best.

Food & Drink

The Ducks at Hotel Brunswick

The Ducks at Hotel Brunswick, a highly anticipated culinary collaboration between the renowned Three Blue Ducks team and Hotel Brunswick, has made its debut.

Local Escapes

TRYP By Wyndham Southport

Queensland's first TRYP by Wyndham hotel has officially opened in Southport as part of the impressive $3.8 billion Imperial Square development.

Food & Drink

Gelato Gemelli

The Gemelli empire is about to get even sweeter with the highly anticipated opening of Gelato Gemelli.

Food & Drink

Amore Ristorante

Amore Ristorante brings vibrant Italian flavours to the heart of Southport.

What's On

Here’s What You Need To Check Out At SWELL Sculpture Festival 2025

 Queensland's biggest outdoor art show, SWELL Sculpture Festival, is running from Friday 12 September to Sunday 21 September 2025.

U:L Recommends

20 Of The Best Gold Coast Wedding Venues For Your Big Day

Getting hitched? Let this be your handy guide to exploring the best wedding venues on the Gold Coast and nearby. 

What's On

Australia’s Largest Oktoberfest Is Hitting The Gold Coast And Brisbane In 2025

Australia’s largest and longest running Oktoberfest event is returning to the Gold Coast and Brisbane in 2025 and we could not be more ready.

Fashion

Janine Edwards Boutique

Janine Edwards has landed in the heart of Mermaid Beach, bringing premium denim and sought-after fashion labels to The Oxley precinct.

Food & Drink

Harahetta Ramen

Harahetta Ramen is the newest kid on the block to join the Gold Coast ramen scene, quickly earning rave reviews and a steady following of chopstick-wielding devotees. 

Things To Do

X-Golf Ashmore

A $1.5 million, 600sqm indoor golf entertainment precinct is breaking ground as one of the Gold Coast’s premier destinations for simulated golf. 

Food & Drink

Bridges MD Belgian Dining

Tucked away alongside Currumbin Creek, Bridges MD Belgian Dining brings a slice of Belgium right to the Gold Coast. 

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Gold Coast Caravan Parks For Your 2025 Getaway

Pitch a tent, roll out the swag, park up on a concrete slab or get cosy in a cabin. Here are 10 of the best caravan parks Gold Coast has to offer. 

Australia

Feel The Nostalgia At The Coolest Retro Motels On The Gold Coast

Myself and the Urban List team have rounded up the best retro motels Gold Coast is home to.

Food & Drink

9 Places To Get Your Hands On Dubai Chocolate-Inspired Desserts On The Gold Coast

If there’s one thing the Gold Coast doesn’t hold back on, it’s indulgence, and the latest dessert craze to hit local menus is no exception. Say hello to Dubai chocolate—the rich, pistachio-laced treat that’s been flooding social media feeds and dessert cabinets across the globe.

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.