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Discover Summer with NaturallyGC

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Gold Coast Events

Naturally Gold Coast - Discover Summer

05 December 2022

Keep connected to nature this summer with Naturally Gold Coast.

Australian Volleyball Schools Cup

05 December 2022

Amazing friendships, teamwork and camaraderie. Schools from all over Australia and overseas come together on the Gold Coast to battle it out for the ultimate Volleyball Schools Cup title.

Let's Walk Gold Coast

05 December 2022

5km (70 minute) Group Walk. Everyone welcome. No bookings required. Just turn up.

Butterflies of the Gardens guided walk

06 December 2022

Discover the many butterflies in the gardens, their host plants and how they help increase biodiversity.

Mindful Kids Yoga & Meditation Term 4 Classes (5-12yrs)

06 December 2022

Weekly kids classes incorporating age appropriate yoga asanas, meditation, mindfulness, relaxation, healthy living, crafts and more!

Eternal Spring – special pre-release screening and filmmaker Q&A

06 December 2022

“Plays out like a great heist thriller.” – National Post

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Recent News

Beaches closed - 4 December 2022

Published on 04 December 2022

All Gold Coast beaches will be closed today due to hazardous conditions.

Bin expansion to divert tonnes of green organics from landfill

Published on 02 December 2022

Around 27,000 tonnes of green organics (prunings, grass clippings, leaves, palm fronds, small branches) will be diverted from landfill every year with the expansion of the City’s green organics service.

New surf safety campaign targets young men

Published on 21 November 2022

The City’s new surf safety campaign is targeting young men who don’t follow rules on our beaches.

It will highlight the serious consequences of swimming at night, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and swimming outside the flags with no lifeguard patrols nearby.