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The lush surroundings of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/places-to-visit/hinterland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGold Coast Hinterland\u003C/a\u003E dip slightly cooler with maximum winter temperatures around 16°C (60.8°F) with clear skies and dry air average cool nights.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to see the Goldie turn it on, time your visit when the Gold Coast plays backdrop to a large variety of sport, endurance and entertainment events, including the Corona Open Gold Coast and iconic \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/11/30/magic-millions-gold-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMagic Millions Carnival\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhat to do there\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imaged8fdad92-4336-434e-bd4d-016681e234f0":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2017_GC_BurleighHeads_Surfing_137024.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2017_GC_BurleighHeads_Surfing_137024.jpg","alt":"Gold Coast surfing surf school","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/ultimate-guide-to-the-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imaged8fdad92-4336-434e-bd4d-016681e234f0.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1590389594797/2017-gc-burleighheads-surfing-137024.jpeg","uuid":"697a258e-2f60-485b-9981-ec9e01c014bd","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text3364062a-2ed1-4544-abd8-3320a23842ce":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re an absolute beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills, the Gold Coast is a great place to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/04/13/gold-coast-learn-to-surf-weekend/\"\u003Elearn to surf\u003C/a\u003E. Choose a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/01/19/which-gold-coast-surf-school-is-for-you/\"\u003Esurf school\u003C/a\u003E, practice your moves on the sand, and then hit the waves.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETaste the coast\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Gold Coast \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/08/11/best-gold-coast-restaurants-by-precinct/\"\u003Eculinary scene\u003C/a\u003E is one that’s served alfresco across its fine-dining restaurants, casual seafood shacks, buzzing cafes, breweries and street-eats. The last few years has seen the GC’s gastronomic offerings mature at a rapid rate, with menus to impress even the most discerning of foodies.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESparkling stretches of sand\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EQueensland’s beaches are the best in the world and the Gold Coast is home to some serious stunners. Try \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/places-to-visit/broadbeach\"\u003EBroadbeach\u003C/a\u003E for safe swimming with the kids, feel the bohemian vibe at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/places-to-visit/burleigh-heads\"\u003EBurleigh\u003C/a\u003E or discover the local favourite, Nobby Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EShop to it\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you’re in need of a retail fix, we’ve put together the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/19/gold-coast-shopping-guide/\"\u003Eultimate Gold Coast shopping tour\u003C/a\u003E – from \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/coolangatta\"\u003ECoolangatta\u003C/a\u003E to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/biggera-waters\"\u003EBiggera Waters\u003C/a\u003E – where shoppers can find everything from boardshorts to Balmain and bargain vintage finds.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhere to eat and drink\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imageac11cf5f-bb48-414e-b0ff-eeb4c1519e1c":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_Currumbin_FoodAndBeverage_@currumbin_slsc.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_Currumbin_FoodAndBeverage_@currumbin_slsc.jpg","alt":"Currumbin Vikings Surf Life Saving Club | The ultimate Gold Coast guide:","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/ultimate-guide-to-the-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageac11cf5f-bb48-414e-b0ff-eeb4c1519e1c.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1590389582707/2020-gc-currumbin-foodandbeverage--currumbin-slsc.jpeg","uuid":"fa9127a1-aad4-455e-93b4-a6ab5b133013","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/currumbin_slsc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@currumbin_slsc\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text64d82b3e-55b4-4741-bf9f-6f2b3fd8212e":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENo Gold Coast guide would be complete without food. With new eateries seemingly popping up by the day, whether you consider yourself an acai addict, a seafood sampler or a coffee connoisseur, expect a smorgasbord of flavours along the coastline.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking for a menu on where to find the best nosh while you’re here? We’ve got you covered:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/07/08/best-breakfast-gold-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Gold Coast’s best breakfast hot spots \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/30/gold-coast-restaurants-you-cant-miss/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E18 of the best Gold Coast restaurants\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/12/24/best-gold-coast-bars/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe best bars to let your hair down in \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/02/20/gold-coast-kid-friendly-cafes-restaurants/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKid-friendly restaurants and cafes\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOh and for the vegans out there, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/10/10/vegan-guide-gold-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Esay hello to your new foodie haven \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhere to stay\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image6cfd3a7b-47b1-466d-9f91-64f1fa10c763":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_ThePinkHotel_HolidayHousesAndApartments_@destinationgoldcoast.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_ThePinkHotel_HolidayHousesAndApartments_@destinationgoldcoast.jpg","alt":"The Pink Hotel Coolangatta | Gold Coast guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/ultimate-guide-to-the-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image6cfd3a7b-47b1-466d-9f91-64f1fa10c763.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1681963995913/2020-gc-thepinkhotel-holidayhousesandapartments--destinationgoldcoast.jpeg","uuid":"6f963319-2c86-477f-983f-f54ba7313be1","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textd83cbc73-21af-40f4-98c4-78e52e38f9e4":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery year, 13 million visitors make the pilgrimage to the coast. To say they’re spoilt for accommodation choice is an understatement.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDo you want the razzle-dazzle of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/places-to-visit/surfers-paradise\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESurfers Paradise\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/places-to-visit/broadbeach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBroadbeach\u003C/a\u003E at your fingertips? Perhaps it’s the pumping surf breaks and boutique shopping at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/places-to-visit/burleigh-heads\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBurleigh Heads\u003C/a\u003E that tickles your fancy? Maybe you need to recharge the batteries with a Hinterland escape?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo help you find what you’re looking for, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/26/gold-coast-accommodation-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ewe’ve compiled this epic list of Gold Coast\u003C/a\u003E accommodation options peppered throughout the different boroughs. To experience the green behind the gold, check out our \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/08/23/gold-coast-hinterland-accommodation-for-all-budgets/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ehinterland accommodation guide\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBest day trips to take\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_400972\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imageb7ba781d-d8ce-4ac0-9aa1-6b3690baf05a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_TallebudgeraCreek_@_harrrryy_.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_TallebudgeraCreek_@_harrrryy_.jpg","alt":"Tallebudgera Creek Gold Coast  | The ultimate Gold Coast guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/ultimate-guide-to-the-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageb7ba781d-d8ce-4ac0-9aa1-6b3690baf05a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1590389584217/2020-gc-tallebudgeracreek---harrrryy-.jpeg","uuid":"85788037-6fc0-4950-8718-da7dcb27b46f","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/_harrrryy_/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@_harrrryy_\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text4fee1d1e-4525-4095-afbf-b162c857f4f0":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you could happily spend a week (or more) flopped by the pool, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/02/08/100-things-to-do-gold-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethere’s so much more to do on the Gold Coast\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlay eenie-meenie-miney-mo with which \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/things-to-see-and-do/beach-culture\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebeach\u003C/a\u003E you want to visit. Try \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/palm-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPalm Beach\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/main-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMain Beach\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/kirra\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKirra\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/mermaid-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMermaid Beach\u003C/a\u003E to start and if it gets too hard, check out this \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/28/best-beaches-gold-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ehandy beach guide.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a change of scenery, hike through ancient rainforest and discover the Green Mountains Section of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/lamington-national-park-green-mountains-section\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELamington National Park\u003C/a\u003E where you can conquer the waterfall circuit and find Elabana, Chalahn and Box Log Falls. Or, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/tamborine-mountain\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMount Tamborine\u003C/a\u003E and explore Witches Falls, using our Gold Coast guide to see the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/07/27/a-locals-guide-to-gold-coast-hinterland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebest of the Hinterland\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe young (and young at heart) won’t want to miss the Gold Coast’s legendary \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/gold-coast/things-to-see-and-do/theme-parks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Etheme parks\u003C/a\u003E. 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