Gold Coast
The secret to saving a fortune on a Gold Coast holiday
If you have the flexibility, the best time for a short break on the Gold Coast is to do it mid-week, when even the locals aren’t out and about.
- by Craig Tansley
This is the most famous hotel in Australia (if you’re British)
The Australian hotel seen by millions of British TV viewers every night isn’t quite as it appears on the small screen.
- by David Whitley
Can a wellness retreat cure a midlife crisis? I gave it a try
My friend and I are in prime existential crisis territory, since we’re both celebrating our 40th birthdays this year.
- by Nina Karnikowski
Vegemite meets Vegas: The Gold Coast’s spectacular entertainment oddity
On the Gold Coast, Australian Outback Spectacular takes a local story and gives it the razzle-dazzle treatment.
- by David Whitley
Beyond the high rises: The deep history of the Gold Coast
Most Australian holidaymakers could name at least one theme park on the Gold Coast but few know the region’s oldest creation stories.
- by Catherine Best
Six of the best stays in Queensland’s favourite playground
There’s a hotel or resort here to suit every kind of traveller, from five-star-plus seaside hotels to retro-hip retreats.
- by Craig Tansley
Gold Coast secrets that most visitors don’t know about
The Gold Coast has changed since you went there as a kid. Here are six undiscovered highlights from hidden speakeasy bars to retro motels and revamped industrial areas.
- by Craig Tansley
Destination guide
Queensland
Gold Coast
Its beaches are world-renowned, while its nightlife, glitzy malls and theme parks attract huge numbers of visitors, with good reason.
Six of the best honeymoon destinations in Australia
Whatever your type of honeymoon, Australia is like a giant catering platter full of delicious choice. Here are six of the best places to choose from.
- by Julietta Jameson
The Gold Coast’s best hotels and resorts for different budgets
Goldie stays range from kitsch retro-style motels to beachside family resorts and romantic retreats in the hinterland.
- by Craig Tansley