Gold Coast Blog News and Updates

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Gold Coast Queensland beach at Coolangatta.
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Magnificent beach at Coolangatta
at southern end of the Gold Coast.

This page is designed to help you keep up to date with updates and new pages.

If you are looking for seasonal and topical Gold Coast information you can check out my other Gold Coast blog.

It has the latest news, views and happenings around the Gold Coast.

Read on to find out about the new pages or updates to existing pages about:

  • Gold Coast Suburbs
  • Things to do in the Gold Coast
  • Gold Coast Reviews
  • Gold Coast Accommodation
  • New Gold Coast photos
Plus many other interesting topics related to your Gold Coast holiday.

Opening times For Gold Coast Theme Parks Outside of School Holidays

Question: I’m from a regional town in WA and we’re wondering if the theme parks in the Gold Coast are open when school is back on. Would anyone know??

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Movie world during storms

Hi, We are travelling to the Gold Coast this weekend from Victoria and considering there are storms forcast for our entire stay, will Movie world close?

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Where can I Hold Koala Bears and Take Pictures?

Holding Koala At Currumbin

Where can i hold koala bears and take pictures? Also what about touching a kangaroo and have photos taken? Is it cheaper to rent a car via internet

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Gold Coast Tram G:Link

The Gold Coast Tram called G:Link now connects Helensvale Station in the north to Pacific Fair at Broadbeach. Find out when it is a good idea to use and when it can be a pain...

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Gold Coast Transport Options

Discover the ins and outs for Gold Coast transport options including airport, theme park and attraction transfers plus other tips for your Gold Coast holiday.

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Day Trips To South Stradbroke Island Australia

Discover a secret side to the Gold Coast on one of a full or half day trips to South Stradbroke island. Find out what you can expect and reviews of operators.

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South Stradbroke Island

South Stradbroke Island is a delightful haven of island fun a short boat or ferry ride from the Gold Coast. Take a day trip, or stay over... you are sure to have fun.

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Dreamworld Tickets - Hints and Tips on Where and How to Buy

Find out where to and how to buy Dreamworld tickets.

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Gold Coast And Schoolies Weeks

Hi Annie, I have arranged for a familiy holiday (4 adults n 2 kids)to GC from 25 November to 30 November, following the fact that we can avoid the crowd

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When To Visit Gold Coast FAQs

You've got questions? I've got answers! I get so many questions about when to visit the Gold Coast and you find your answers here, or ask your own question...

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Australian School Holidays Information Planning a Gold Coast Vacation

General information about Australian school holidays and the impacts on planning your Gold Coast holiday.

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Guide To Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Gold Coast

Gold Coast Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary information and tips including how to get to there, buying tickets and things to take with you.

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Features of Child Friendly Eating Out

What are the key things to look for when trying to find child friendly places to eat? Check out my features of child friendly eating out...

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Eating Out With Kids Whilst On Holiday

Finding places to eat with kids is hard enough in your home town, but holidays? That's a whole other ball game...

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Places To Eat With Kids Around Gold Coast Australia

Finding places to eat with kids is hard enough in your home town. Here are some ideas for Gold Coast Australia...

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Surfing in June?

We are planning a trip to the Gold Coast during the first several days of a June. We thought it might be a good idea for the kids to take some surfing

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Christmas Lunch On Gold Coast Australia

Looking for ideas for your Christmas lunch on Gold Coast? Look no further, here is a great collection of ideas and suggestions...

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Family Options For Value At Theme Parks

My family and I are coming to Gold Coast and are looking for family options for theme parks that will offer us the best value. Our family consists of

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Best Two Theme Parks for kids between 8 and 17 years

Firstly, this is a great site, very informative. My family will be going to Gold Coast from 5 til 9 dec. My 5 children are between 8 and 17 years old.

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Weather in March

We are flying to gold coast on 17th March for a week and were wondering what the weather will be like then? Although I don't have a crystal ball for

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Passes For Unlimited Entry to DreamWorld and SeaWorld

Passes For Unlimited Entry to DreamWorld and SeaWorld I am wondering if there is a pass I can get to go to Dreamworld and Seaworld unlimited entry over

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movie world, sea world, wet &wild tickets

Recently there was a deal for these three parks (Movie World, Sea World, Wet & Wild)until end of June. Included was a free childrens VIP ticket with

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Season pass expiry date

Hi there, I lived in Brisbane with family and purchased a season pass for Movie world, Sea world and wet n wild...I bought it last year in October 2013,

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Gold Coast Holiday Activity Ideas

We are a family of three made up of 2 adults and a 6 year old daughter. We have been to the Gold Coast a few times now and just looking for something different

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Things to do on Christmas Day

My family and I will be in Gold Coast from 25th to 30th Dec. As most shops and parks will be closed on Christmas Day, what activities could we do on this

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Is Currumbin Bird Sanctuary Open On Good Friday?

My family will be coming to the Gold Coast for the Easter holidays, and we wanted to visit Currumbin Bird Sanctuary on Good Friday. Will Currumbin be

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Is Currumbin Worth Visiting For Half A Day?

We are arriving into Gold Coast around 10am and I was wondering if it was worth going to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for a half day, or should we set

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Stingers in Gold Coast and Whitsundays During December

Can you swim there in mid December (thinking of stingers)? Annie, I note your clear advices below so that's useful. What about up near the Whitsundays.

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Brisbane Whale Watching Cruises

Brisbane Whale Watching Cruises with the famous Captain Kerry are an option for both Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast visitors. Find out what makes this cruise special...

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Whales in Paradise Whale Watching Tour Gold Coast Australia

Whales in Paradise is the only whale watching tour in the Gold Coast to leave from the heart of Surfers Paradise.

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Currumbin Sanctuary or Paradise Country Farm

Hi Annie, My family (2 adults & 1 child, 5 yrs old) is going to Brisbane & Goldcoast next week. If we only have 1 day to visit either Currumbin Sanctuary

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Why Holiday in Gold Coast?

Discover what the Gold Coast Australia has to offer for a holiday in Queensland. Find out if the common myths are true or false!



 

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