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Mondrian Gold Coast’s seafood diner, Haven.

The Gold Coast’s best places eat and drink

The Gold Coast’s dining scene used to revolve around surf clubs. Now a throng of talented chefs has turned the region into a genuine foodie hot-spot.

  • Craig Tansley
A Trump tower on the Gold Coast?

Donald wants a Trump Tower in Australia. Rejecting it could be a problem

Reports the Trumps are in talks for a giant tower on the Gold Coast should set off alarm bells.

  • Anthony Dennis
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12 Gold Coast hotels and resorts for different budgets by Craig Tansley
QT Gold Coast pool

The Gold Coast’s best hotels and resorts for different budgets

If it’s been a while between check-ins, just know the “Glitter Strip” has traded its gaudy sequins for something far more tailored.

  • Craig Tansley
A design render of Avani Moloolaba, Queensland.

New hotel helps address room shortage at one of our best beach spots

South-east Queensland is facing up to a hotel shortage in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics.

  • Julietta Jameson

New rides, a resort and Big Brother – welcome back to Dreamworld

Australia’s largest theme park shows no signs of slowing down, with $150 million worth of enhancements in the works.

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Cabarita’s Halcyon House is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

After 10 years, this is still one of Australia’s best beachside hotels

The Tweed Coast’s Halcyon House opened in 2015 but is still going strong, with accolades from around the world.

  • Trudi Jenkins
The Mondrian, Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast’s newest five-star hotel is not where you’d expect

It stands to reason that Mondrian hotels’ entry into Australia on Queensland’s Gold Coast isn’t among the skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise.

  • Jane Reddy
Prime position.

Controversial new five-star Gold Coast hotel set to open

The much anticipated Mondrian Gold Coast is finally about to open – two years after its target date.

  • Julietta Jameson
Time the tides right at Burleigh Heads, and a shallow lagoon appears on the sand.

I never liked the Gold Coast. Now, as a parent, I love it

It would be fair to say that I have never previously clicked with the Gold Coast, but returning with kids in tow changed my perspective.

  • David Whitley
The Gold Coast Triennial will be held at HOTA.

Beyond the beaches: Gold Coast Triennial features 42 local artists

See what’s happening in the Gold Coast’s contemporary art scene at the Home of the Arts’ Triennial exhibition.

  • Julietta Jameson