Things To Do In Gold Coast
Our pick of the best things to do in Gold Coast—music festivals, road trips, local markets and one-off events.
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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.
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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.

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.

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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Surfers Paradise Is Getting A Seriously Fun Makeover With Three Months Of Free Events
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The Robina Farmers Market
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.

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Stone Studio

Zone Bowling

Padlock’d Escape Rooms

Capricorn Distilling Co.

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Paint Juicy

Songbirds Rainforest Retreat

Temple Farmhouse

Zero Latency
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Level Up Arcade

Cape Byron Distillery

Lumber Punks

Farm & Co.

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

Pasture & Co.

Hide & Seek Children’s Market

Holey Moley

Miami Marketta

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

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Robina Pav Is Renting Out Lakeside Fire Pits With Marshmallow Toasting Kits

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Dine In Vineyards And On Mountaintops At This Month-Long Food Festival

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Catch Your Fave Blockbuster Flicks With A Live Symphony Orchestra This Month
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The Seriously Stunning Kalbar Sunflower Festival Is Back For 2025

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Life In The Fast Lane

This New York Times Bestselling Book-Turned-Play Is Coming To Brisbane Next Month

FISHER’s Out 2 Lunch Festival With Vodafone Is Back, Here’s How To Grab Tickets

This Northside Pub Has Just Reopened With The Area’s Biggest Beer Garden And Playground

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A Dazzling Australian-First Light And Sound Show Is Coming To Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

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Sip And Swing Your Way To Victory Over Your Mates At This High Tech Driving Range

This Magical Light Show Has Returned To Roma Street Parkland With Immersive Up Late Events

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