A weekend on the Gold Coast? Once upon a time we wouldn’t have given it a thought. These days, the eating and drinking options have improved so greatly that there’s so much more than the lure of sun and surf to entice visitors for a couple of days. Fortunately, the Coast’s low-key and laid-back Aussie charm hasn’t … Read more
To do the Gold Coast on a budget requires careful planning. Australia is an expensive destination to visit, regardless of the drop in value of the Aussie dollar, and this vibrant Queensland destination is no exception. But relax: the 300 days a year of sunshine come free! How To Experience the Gold Coast on A Budget … Read more
Eating and Drinking on the Gold Coast, Queensland, has come a long way from the burgers with pineapple and sweet and sour Chinese food I remember from summer holidays. Just as many regional centres around Australia now have great cafes and restaurants, the Gold Coast strip is no longer bereft of decent drinking dining options. … Read more
The Gold Coast really is a surfer’s paradise and while you’d think that the most likely place on the coast to have the best surf would be the place named Surfers Paradise, surfing on the Gold Coast really has its home further down the coast with the legendary point breaks at Burleigh, Currumbin, Kirra, and Snapper … Read more
While no-booking policies, done-to-death dude food, and massive ‘shared plates’ drove us crazy when recently dining out in Australia, the food scene in Australia has never been more exciting. Here are some of the Australian food trends we loved. Australian Food Trends We Love Baking bread and churning butter While there’s one school of thought that goes … Read more