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Gold Coast Beach Trips

Think Gold Coast and you immediately picture long strips of sublime sunny coastline, beautiful white-sand beaches and crystal clear water. The perfect swimming spots, famous surf breaks, iconic pavilions and picturesque parks give the Gold Coast its irresistible allure. Delve a little deeper and you’ll discover the best-kept secrets happily shared by larrikin locals and friendly lifeguards that make each beach an absolute gem and a must-do experience.

Southern Beaches

Marking their magic, the Gold Coast’s north-facing southern beaches were recognised in 2016 as a World Surfing Reserve - a special 16-kilometre stretch of protected coastline extending from spectacular Snapper Rocks to iconic Kirra Beach. The Reserve is one of only eight such World Surfing Reserves in the world.

Rainbow Bay

Beautiful, laid-back Rainbow Bay is popular with families and swimmers, with a shallow sand-banked pool

Greenmount Point

Greenmount Point offers great photo opportunities, with spectacular panoramic views over

Coolangatta Beach

Iconic Coolangatta Beach or ‘Cooly’ has been a long-time holiday favourite on the southern Gold Coast

Kirra Beach

Often referred to as Australia’s 'spiritual home of surfing', Kirra is one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic surfing spots

Tugun Beach

Tugun Beach is a long but relatively protected southern Gold Coast beach that exudes laid-back, old school charm

Currumbin Beach

Currumbin Beach is one of the jewels in the Gold Coast’s crown, popular with swimmers, surfers and families

Palm Beach

The Gold Coast’s Palm Beach, or Palmy as the locals call it, is a spectacular long wide white sand beach

Tallebudgera Beach

Tallebudgera Beach is undisputed as one of the most spectacularly scenic places on the Gold Coast with

Central Beaches

Some of the Gold Coast's best beaches are located an easy one-hour drive from Brisbane, including Burleigh Beach and Broadbeach, which attract visitors and locals alike with their cool vibe and buzzy urban strips.

Burleigh Beach

Bohemian Burleigh is home to one of the most iconic and beautiful beaches in Australia with clear blue waters

Miami Beach

The Gold Coast's Miami Beach is a pristine kilometre-long white-sand strip offering

Nobby Beach

Nobby Beach is a quiet stretch of sand away from the hustle and bustle of Surfer’s Paradise

Mermaid Beach

Magical Mermaid Beach is a beautiful near empty two-kilometre stretch of sand, with a cruisy laid-back vibe

Broadbeach

Broadbeach is a vibrant recreational beach within an urban shopping hub

WICKED

The Broadway sensation WICKED is flying into Brisbane

From Sep 12

Festival of Food & Wine

Don't miss this 3-day feast of food, wine and live music

Sep 13-15

Spooky Putt Putt

Spooky Putt Putt is back from the dead at Victoria Park

Sep 13-Nov 3

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2024

Toowoomba’s iconic carnival is back, celebrating 75 years

Sep 13-Oct 7

Wizard Express

All aboard the magical Wizard Express for a spellbinding trip through time and imagination

Sep 14

Summer Land Bush Festival

A spectacular celebration of country life at Summer Land Camels

Sep 14

Monster Jump

Bounce into the September school holidays

Sep 14-29

Redcliffe KiteFest

Get ready for one of Moreton Bay's biggest events - Redcliffe KiteFest!

Sep 14-15

Dinosaur Discovery

Step back in time as Tulmur Place roars to life with the return of Dinosaur Discovery

Sep 16-29

September School Holiday Guide

Spring into the September school holidays with these fantastic activities, shows and events in and around Brisbane

September School Holidays 2024

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Sep 13-15

From Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, WICKED, a bush festival and a 2-day kite fest and whimsical theatre, the top things to do this weekend in and around Brisbane

This Weekend Sep 13-15

COMING UP

What's On in October In & Around Brisbane

WICKED the musical, stunning light spectaculars, Egyption exhibition, Sydney Dance Company and spooky putt putt, some top things to do around Brisbane in October

What's On in October in Brisbane