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

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

The game-changing Gold Coast hotel that’s beyond five stars

The venerable and understated Langham Gold Coast has resisted the temptation of going full-blown Goldie.

• by Anthony Dennis

The must-do highlights of the Gold Coast in three days

There’s so much to see and do on the Gold Coast. Here’s how you can try the best of what it offers in three days.

• by Craig Tansley

The Gold Coast’s best places eat and drink

The Gold Coast’s dining scene used to revolve around surf clubs. Now a throng of talented chefs has turned the region into a genuine foodie hot-spot.

• by Craig Tansley

The best time to visit the Gold Coast

With more than 300 days of sunshine, any time seems like a good time to visit the Gold Coast. But each season offers something different.

• by Craig Tansley