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

World Upside Down

20 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

20 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

20 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!

Gold Coast Youth free holiday programs

20 September 2021

Our September programs for 12- to 17-year-olds, including our Youth Mini Olympics, are out!

ArtVo Gold Coast $7 kids tickets this school holidays

20 September 2021

Enjoy some affordable fun at Queensland's very own trick-art and illusion gallery this school holidays.

Social pickleball for beginners

20 September 2021

Get active. Get fit. Get social. Play pickleball!
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Recent News

Visitor centre our next tourism asset

Published on 01 September 2021

A world-class Biodiversity Visitor Centre will be constructed at the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, adding to the city’s tourism assets and expanding the appeal of the popular location.

Funding boost to support coast screen industry

Published on 24 August 2021

The Gold Coast screen industry will benefit from $250,000in grants as part of the City's newly introduced Screen Access Program

City CCTV network cracks down on hooning

Published on 20 August 2021

A specialised mobile CCTV unit will be rolled out in partnership with Queensland Police Service (QPS) to tackle hooning on the Gold Coast.

Wonder Reef to boost our tourism appeal

Published on 11 August 2021

The largest floating crane in Australia has today started lowering nine ‘sculptural reef flutes’ to the ocean floor as installation of Wonder Reef continues.

COVID-19 Update SEQ Lockdown

Published on 02 August 2021

The Queensland Government has extended the lockdown for 11 South East Queensland Local Government areas.

COVID-19 Update SEQ Lockdown

Published on 31 July 2021

The Queensland Government has updated restrictions for the City of Gold Coast. From 4pm Saturday 31 July the Gold Coast local government area is in a 3-day lockdown.
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