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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Editor’s Note: This venue is permanently closed

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Wood-fired steak, hyper-local seafood and a head chef with seriously impressive creds—Lars Bar & Grill has just opened in Mermaid Beach and we’re hyped about it. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

Set in the heart of Robina, The Robina Farmers Market is quickly making a name for itself as the Gold Coast’s newest community hub.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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? 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

If you needed another sign that the Northern Gold Coast is levelling up its restaurant scene, the opening of ATTO Korean Cuisine is certainly it. Located in Chirn Park, this pocket-sized modern Korean joint might be small but its culinary offerings are mighty. 

'Kefi', derived from the Greek word that embodies the sense of joy, is exactly how we would describe Coolangatta’s bright newcomer. The Mediterranean-inspired cafe is founded on the principle of serving soul-nourishing food made with love, and once you dig into a plate of their Turkish eggs, you’ll understand the ‘made with love’ ethos. 

Nostalgic charm meets modern luxe at the Gold Coast’s newest boutique accommodation, The Cheshire Cat Motel. The freshly renovated motel nestled in Palm Beach has a new lease on life, while paying homage to its roots as one of the Gold Coast’s original motels built in the 1960’s. 

Broadbeach is undoubtedly one of the Gold Coast’s most lauded foodie hubs and it has cemented its place even further with the opening of an opulent seafood restaurant. BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar is brought to us from the restaurateurs behind Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill, Steve and Autumn Adams, so you already know it’s seriously special.

Frida’s Field is the Northern Rivers’ ultimate celebration of wide open spaces. Perched atop an emerald glade, this husband-wife run farm-to-table restaurant and event space offers refined local eats and rustic country charm in equal measure. 

Kirra is undoubtedly one of the Gold Coast’s hottest, quickly-evolving suburbs and the arrival of Billy Chow is testament enough.

Outback Springs is Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s new rustic outback experience, starring a traditional outback Queensland farming station, close animal encounters and hands-on outback experiences such as gemstone panning and billy tea making. 

The Northern Gold Coast just got a whole lot swankier with the opening of the revamped Lagoon Beach Club. The $2.5 million beach club in the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is the first of its kind on the Northern Gold Coast and it's got lazy poolside days in the sunshine written all over it. 

The Gold Coast’s first-ever surf park is set to be unveiled in Parkwood Village, which will be transformed into a world-class integrated golf and surf village, predicted to open in 2026. 

There’s no doubt Mermaid Beach (or Nobby Beach to locals) is becoming one of the Gold Coast’s burgeoning foodie hubs and the opening of The Oxley certainly cements this.

Nestled in an unassuming cul-de-sac overlooking the Broadbeach skyline, Six-Tricks Distilling Co. is Mermaid Beach's innovative artisan rum and whiskey distillery, tasting room, and cocktail bar.

The revamped Kirra Beach Hotel within the Kirra Point Precinct will open late November 2023, as part of a revival of the cherished coastal locale which has proudly stood as a Kirra icon since 1956. The essence of the pub remains the same—a casual, quintessentially Aussie watering hole which keeps locals at its heart.

kōst eloquently describes itself as ‘a place where sensory meets the sea; where rustic meets refined’. The modern bar and grill boasts Australia’s first two-metre Mibrasa charcoal bar and grill and has amalgamated three previous tenancies on Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach to create one sprawling venue and outdoor pavilion, encompassing a stunning 130-seat restaurant and 50 seats for cocktail-style dining. 

The Gold Coast is home to a plethora of incredible fitness boutiques, but when one is founded on the mission to ‘make people feel f*cking awesome’, we listen. Meet Peaches Pilates Burleigh, a much-loved pilates franchise which is all about reframing how we thinking of fitness, offering a blend of mat pilates, barre and yoga classes.

Born from a desire to create a safe, judgement-free bar—with banging drinks and bites—E.L.E is the newest Burleigh bar on the bustling block. The team behind Burleigh institution, Oi Izakaya are the maestros behind E.L.E, affectionately shortened from ‘Everybody Love Everybody’. So, yes this means the cocktails and food are top-tier. 

Esteemed Mermaid Beach dining institution Little Truffle has reopened its iconic timber doors, revealing a magnificent million-dollar renovation. Renowned chef and restaurateur Daniel Ridgeway and wife Ruggie are the maestros behind the highly-anticipated rebirth of their distinguished fine-dining haven, Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar, which closed for 11 months due to light rail construction.

'Elegant and refined, yet approachable' is how one might describe Byron Bay's signature steakhouse, Ember. Ember Byron Bay is a premier destination for steak enthusiasts with an impressive menu that celebrates the rich diversity of produce from the Northern Rivers region. 

Freshly baked cheesecake is one of life’s greatest pleasures and we think it’s even more divine when paired with a glass (or bottle—we won’t judge) of velvety Champagne. Yes, cheesecake and Champagne is a match made in heaven and the talented team at BASQUE certainly knows it.

Yamagen is a funky Japanese izakaya located inside QT Gold Coast in the heart of Surfers Paradise. With Queensland's largest Japanese whisky collection (over 65 bottles and counting) plus some of the most innovative and creative Japanese cuisine you'll ever taste, a night here is a serious treat.