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Gold Coast Events

Due to current COVID restrictions some events may be cancelled. Please check directly with the event provider for details.

World Upside Down

24 September 2021

Discover secrets and surprises, where the natural world is not what it seems. Explore how artists see nature, where you can play and splash in digital water and rescue wild animals.

Lyrical Landscapes: The Art of William Robinson

24 September 2021

Step into the untamed and awe-inspiring Gold Coast hinterland, with landscape visions that enchant and inspire in unlikely ways as Robinson’s work transforms HOTA Gallery into a space of energy, vibrancy, and quiet power in an exploration of Lyrical Landscapes: The Art of William Robinson.

The Big Wedgie

24 September 2021

The Big Wedgie is a family-friendly inflatable waterslide event. With 4 awesome inflatable waterslides, it's fun for all ages and thrill-levels!

Eco discoverer holiday programs

24 September 2021

Nature-based holiday fun for children.

The Dance Film Experience

24 September 2021

This exciting 6-day immersive educational program gives students the opportunity to work with international choreographer Carly O’Connor and the professional filmmaking team from BWP Studios to create and feature in a dance film.

NaturallyGC Nature's Art and Craft (kids workshop)

24 September 2021

Come along to the Botanic Gardens to find natural materials to create your own works of art.

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Recent News

Palm Beach shoreline bolstered by artificial reef

Published on 23 September 2021

The world-first Palm Beach Shoreline Project has been hailed as a huge success, delivering and retaining approximately 550,000 cubic metres of additional sand to the city’s most vulnerable stretch of coastline since its completion two years ago.

Investment attraction program a boon for business

Published on 23 September 2021

Gold Coast businesses are now eligible to receive up to $3 million in funding to help grow the economy and create jobs.

The incentives are part of the Investment Attraction Program for business, sport and film to maintain the Gold Coast’s competitive advantage as a place to invest and do business.