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10 Of The Best High Teas On The Gold Coast In 2024

By – who loves morning run clubs as equally as she loves negronis and tiny snack plates

I'll take any excuse to get a little fancy, especially when there’s a three-tiered stand of sweet and savoury goodness involved. High tea has long been the go-to for girls' days, birthdays and bougie catch-ups—and here on the Gold Coast/Kombumerri Country, we’ve got some of the best high tea experiences around. 

From traditional afternoon teas with all the trimmings to creative spins that go big on flavour (and bubbles), there’s a high tea to suit every kind of occasion. So if you’re ready to pinkie-up over pastries, read on for my list of the 10 best high teas on the Gold Coast in 2025.

The Gold Coast's Best High Teas At A Glance

Seasonal High Teas

The Queen’s QTea High Tea At QT Gold Coast

7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

This June, QT Gold Coast is serving up sass, sparkle and serious flavour with The Queen’s QTea High Tea, a bold and beautiful high tea celebrating Pride Month in the most fabulous way. Get ready to strut through savouries like pumpkin & chicken dumplings, wild mushroom parmesan tartlets, and golden confit duck croquettes. 

Then it’s time to shine with sweet icons like the glittering technicolour mousseline, vibrant rainbow macarons, and lush cassis scones with mascarpone and blueberry jam. Paired with your choice of tea or espresso—or upgraded to Champagne or boozy iced tea if you're feeling extra—this is your sign to soak up the colour, savour the flavour, and celebrate love in every bite.

THE DETAILS

When: Available daily throughout June, 11am to 2pm
Price: $69 per person; $39 per child (5–12 years)
For more information, click here.

Regular High Teas

Afternoon Tea

38 Old Burleigh Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

dainty high tea at the langham
Image Credit: The Langham, Gold Coast | Supplied

Sure, you know about High Tea but what about the time-honoured British tradition of Afternoon Tea? The Langham, Gold Coast pays tribute to its heritage with a bespoke offering of the traditional Afternoon Tea with a menu crafted by culinary experts.

Relax in the stunning Palm Court, revel in views of the lagoon pool and make your way through the tantalising high tea menu. Receive the royal treatment (literally) with nibbles like crispy prosciutto tarts, spanner crab blinis, and scones served with velvet cream, raspberry preserves and lemon curd.

THE DETAILS

When: Available daily, from 11:30am to 4:30pm
Price: $95 per person
For more information, click here.

High Tea Immersion

Sanctuary Cove, Manor Circle, Hope Island QLD 4212

Whether you're treating mum, spending the morning with the girls or just feeling a little fancy, nothing beats indulging in a spot of high tea. And what if everything on the menu pays homage to tea with new interpretations of globally renowned tea flavours?

High Tea Immersion is Australia's first high tea to feature Tea Forté and is happening every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm, where you'll tuck into three tiers of sweets and savouries, each boasting unique flavour profiles of a contemporary artisanal brew and designed to pair perfectly with your beverage choice. My tip? Opt for the Tea Forté-infused 'Pear-tea-ni' for just an extra $18. 

THE DETAILS

When: Saturday and Sunday, from 1pm to 4pm
Price: $69 per adult; $30 per child
For more information, click here.

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Rose Garden High Tea

Shop 1, 2/4 Thrower Dr, Currumbin QLD 4223

This year is all about romancing yourself, and there’s no dreamier way to do it than with high tea at Tarte Tea Garden. Surrounded by whimsical garden charm, you’ll sip on signature teas (we’re obsessed with the brownie cookie flavour) and nibble on buttery chicken sandwiches and cult-favourite pastries in miniature form.

Their ceremonial grade matcha cloud drinks are a must—equal parts delicious and photogenic, and easily the talk of the town. Whether it’s a casual get-together or something worth celebrating, this is your sign to indulge.

THE DETAILS

When: Wednesday to Sunday, from 9am to 2pm
Price: Varies depending on selection
For more information, click here.

Traditional High Tea 

7 Johns Rd, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213

Tucked away in peaceful Mudgeeraba, Bon AppéTea offers traditional French-inspired high tea that’ll definitely give your pinkie a workout. Think: homemade jam and cream scones, petite patisseries, organic sandwiches and savoury delights galore.

Whether you’re after traditional high tea with scrumptious scones and pastries, a vegan high tea or even a gluten-free high tea, the talented team behind Bon AppéTea has got you covered.

THE DETAILS

When: Wednesday to Friday, from 9:30am to 2:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30am to 4pm
Price: $55 per person 
For more information,
click here.

Traditional High Tea & Teeny Tiny Tea

158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

a high tea at jw marriott resort
Image Credit: JW Marriott | Urban List

The culinary trailblazer of inventive high teas on the Gold Coast, JW Marriott's Chapter & Verse serves up an incredible high tea which will have you coming back again...and again. Their traditional high tea is as delicious as it is a feast for the eyes. Indulge in a variety of artful sweet and savoury nibbles like lobster crumpets, salmon rose with pearls, and JW's signature lavender, honey and white chocolate chip scones with fig and peach jam and, of course, fresh cream.

The little ones don't need to miss out and will be spoiled with the cute-as-can-be 'Teeny Tiny Tea'. Think: chocolate candy lollipops, finger sandwiches and mango and coconut passionfruit slice. Bookings are essential for these in-demand high teas. 

THE DETAILS

When: Available daily; from 12pm onwards
Price: $79 for traditional high tea; $39 for teeny tiny tea
For more information, click here.

Traditional High Tea & Vegan High Tea 

8/6 Ashmore Rd, Bundall QLD 4217

high tea greendays
Image Credit: Greendays | Instagram

A leafy oasis amid Bundall’s busy retail district, if there’s one thing Greendays reminds us of, it’s island vacations somewhere exotic. Their high tea is served on a cute three-tiered stand, stacked with delights like poached chicken and pistachio finger sandwiches, duck empanadas, and pea and pancetta arancini. 

For the sweet tooths, you'll love the strawberry matcha panna cotta or citrus sponge meringue cake. For all our plant-based friends, they've got an incredible vegan high tea, and you can also enjoy two hours of bottomless bubbles added onto your high tea for just $45 per person.

When: Available daily; from 7am to 3:30pm
Cost: $68 for traditional high tea; $78 for gluten-free; $78 for vegan high tea
For more information, click here

Bumbles High Tea 

19 River Dr, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Ideal for a special occasion or a sporadic treat, Bumbles Cafe is the perfect place to spend an afternoon celebrating with your nearest and dearest. This is the perfect place to raise your pinkie and nibble on fruit custard tarts, seasonal berry mousse, mini quiches, smoked salmon blinis and more.

Plus, they also serve gluten-free and vegan high teas, so no one needs to miss out. There’s no denying this vintage-styled gathering is one of the best places to experience high tea on the Gold Coast.

THE DETAILS

When: Available daily
Price: $50 for traditional high tea ($62 with a glass of bubbles); $55 for gluten-free; $60 for vegan high tea
For more information, click here.

Couture High Tea

94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217

Indulging in a spot of high tea at the Imperial Hotel Gold Coast (formerly Palazzo Versace) involves an afternoon under the sun-drenched windows and sparkling crystal chandelier of the swanky Le Jardin lobby bar. Taste a selection of succulent savoury and sweet treats served on a traditional three-tiered tray while sipping on tea, coffee and bubbles.

Marvel at the vaulted ceilings, hand-crafted mosaics and bespoke Italian furnishings and savour the views of the sparkling blue Lagoon Pool, a spectacular backdrop for the hotel's Lobby Bar. We love the 'Little Royal High Tea' for $30 per child.

THE DETAILS

When: Available daily, from 11am to 4:30pm
Price: From $69 per person
For more information, click here.

Sunday High Tea

135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 

If you're after a high tea that’s anything but ordinary, Palette at HOTA delivers a next-level experience that blends artistic flair with culinary finesse. Set inside the award-winning, three-hatted restaurant, this is a high tea made for the food lovers, the design dreamers and the Sunday brunch crowd who want something truly special.

The carefully curated menu features imaginative bites like boudin noir and sauternes macarons, brisket pastrami sandwiches, and smoked paperbark choux. You’ll also enjoy mulled wine fruit scones with native berry jam and double cream, plus a stunning array of sweets, including miso and yuzu Swiss rolls and the show-stopping exploding Hendrick’s G&T marshmallow, white chocolate and lime biscuits.

Paired with Tavalon tea or upgraded with a glass of Veuve Clicquot, this is one high tea experience worth planning your weekend around.

THE DETAILS

When: Available Sundays, from 11am
Price: $60 with tea; $75 with a glass of Veuve Clicquot
For more information, click here.

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Main image credit: The Langham, Gold Coast | Supplied

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