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Gold Coast - Things to do
THE Gold Coast has more to offer than just sun, surf and sand. After 50 years as one of Australia's leading tourist hotspots, it's evolved into much, much more. Where else can you go on wine trails, hike rugged mountains, jet-boat and hug koalas all within 50km of one another? Here's a list of just some of the must-do activities
Visit Q1
The world's tallest residential tower is also the only observation deck in Australia by the beach. Clearly recognisable among the Gold Coast's many high rises, the landmark Q1 is a great starting point for tourists. It's best visited during the day, although bad weather can also be a plus - visitors like to lay out on the floor during thunderstorms to watch lightning strike the Q1's impressive 97.7 metre spire. Otherwise just amaze at the length of the coastline, which stretches out as far as the eye can see in both directions.
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Gold Coast Film Festival
The Gold Coast Film Festival is an annual celebration of
screen culture which runs for 10 days.
It includes Queensland Showcase: cinema screenings of independent films
shot in Queensland; international and Australian pre release films;
Asia Pacific
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Gold Coast Multicultural Festival
With an attendance of over 22,000 visitors, the Gold Coast
Multicultural Festival has become a vibrant showcase of the cultural
diversity that the city has to offer in terms of International Food,
Music, Dance, Art, Craft and Multicultural Information
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Greekfest
At Greekfest the Gold Coast will come to life with the
aromas of Greek gourmet delights and lively festivities. The festival
is designed along the format of a Greek village with the square in the
middle and kafeniou (coffee shop) and agora (market p
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In The Bin Short Film Festival
In The Bin Short Film Festival is a family friendly festival
which brings to life the magic of short film. Films screened are
selected carefully and only the best of the best are screened at their
festival to ensure audience satisfaction. Set in the
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Kirra Surfstock Festival
Kirra Surfstock originated in 2009 to raise awareness of
coastal management concerns affecting the southern end of the Gold Coast
with the main focus being on beach management of the sand buildup in
this area.
This year the Kirra Surfstock Festival
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Nature Conscious Retreat
Take time out for yourself with a long weekend to de-stress,
detox and commune with nature in the luxury and comfort of O'Reilly's.
The rainforest is a perfect environment to reconnect to nature through
guided meditation and walks. Meditate while wal
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Springtime on the Mountain - Open Gardens Trail
Springtime on the Mountain Festival- 'Open Gardens Trail'
will have six open private gardens with plant stall, botanic artists,
and Garden Club café with wandering harmony singers.
Over three days of Spring visit their open private gardens bursting
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Surfers Paradise Festival
The Surfers Paradise Festival is back bigger and better. For
four weeks, the Festival will showcase the diverse talent to be found
in and around the beachside city across the Music, Art and Film and Food
scenes.
From June 16 to July 9 the beach,
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Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival
The Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival is a welcome-all
event for families and everyone who enjoys some fun in a very special
environment. Explore a specially signed 14 kilometre trail exhibiting
scarecrows artfully built by local residents and bu
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Tastes of Gold Coast
Tastes of Gold Coast is a food and wine festival showcasing
everything from local produce and its makers through to innovation in
food styles, local chefs and their culinary masterpieces, great
restaurants, bars and cultural food experiences. Last y
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The Drumley Walk Events
The Drumley Walk is an annual four-day walking pilgrimage
from Beaudesert to Southport. The 65 kilometre journey follows the
footsteps of Beaudesert Aboriginal identity Billy Drumley. In the early
1900s he trekked through farmland and bush to visit h
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