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URL","value":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/25bd7e05a23307022089b51488b0a909?s=96&d=wp_user_avatar&r=g",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"author_profile_URL":{"dataType":"string","title":"Author Profile URL","value":"https://en.gravatar.com/25bd7e05a23307022089b51488b0a909",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"title":{"dataType":"string","title":"Title","value":"A local’s guide to the southern Gold Coast",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"content":{"dataType":"string","title":"Content","value":"\u003Cp\u003EStretching 20 (or so) sun-kissed kilometres from Mermaid Beach to Coolangatta is a string of surf-side ‘hoods pumping with good eats and good vibes, each with its own quirk and character and each deserving of its own Aussie getaway.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStill relatively unknown to outsiders, this is the southern \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Gold Coast\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E – where the sand kisses you good morning, the waves throw a light spray of welcome and caffeine-scented air awakens your senses.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s as much home for sunrise surfers and active early-risers as it is for night owls and social butterflies. And it’s populated with a community of friendly characters who know just the place to go, no matter the occasion. And I’m one of them.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo follow in my footsteps, read on, and let me take you on a deep dive into my home, a place that lives beyond the icons of Surfers Paradise.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEat\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELong gone are the days where an above-average cup of morning brew can only be found in a metro city laneway. The southern end of the Gold Coast has proven itself as a top-notch dining destination, with brunch at the helm of its specialities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStart at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/mermaid-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Mermaid Beach\"\u003EMermaid Beach\u003C/a\u003E, and you’ll find my favourite eatery bustling with naughty-but-nice baked goodies.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40974\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40974\" class=\"wp-image-40974\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bam-bam-bakehouse.jpg\" alt=\"Bam Bam Bakehouse | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bam-bam-bakehouse.jpg 1080w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bam-bam-bakehouse-240x300.jpg 240w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bam-bam-bakehouse-553x691.jpg 553w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bam-bam-bakehouse-335x418.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bam-bam-bakehouse-1050x1312.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-40974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by @michelle.kerr via \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bambambakehouse/photos/a.760214347439461.1073741828.719617101499186/1131090090351883/?type=3&theater\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBam Bam Bakehouse\u003C/a\u003E via FB\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBam Bam Bakehouse is best for coffee, an eggs benedict-filled croissant (with a side of halloumi cubes), or a triple baked chocolate almond croissant. Even the city’s golden girl Margot Robbie has graced its modern industrial interior, likely eyeing off the neighbouring grassy stretch which makes for a perfect spot to unfurl the picnic blanket.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELunch is best served with a side of salty sea breeze, and The Collective \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/palm-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Palm Beach\"\u003EPalm Beach\u003C/a\u003E is all that and a jug of Rose Sangria (which is rosé, Aperol, peach, strawberries, orange, ginger and lemonade – you’re welcome).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40955\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40955\" class=\"wp-image-40955 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-sangria.jpg\" alt=\"The Collective| A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"1036\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-sangria.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-sangria-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-sangria-461x691.jpg 461w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-sangria-335x502.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-40955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto courtesy of The Collective\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDine alfresco in this 300-seat, jungalow-style urban marketplace, where you’ve got five cuisines to choose from: Mexican, Italian, American, Asian and modern Australian, plus two grand bar areas.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith share-style dining in mind, there’s no place for food envy. (Tip: try the Poke Bowl, Agave and Chipotle Glaze Pork Shoulder Taco and Al Tartufo pizza.)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40981\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40981\" class=\"wp-image-40981 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-93-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Collective Palm Beach | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-93-1.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-93-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-93-1-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-40981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto courtesy of The Collective\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI love an acai bowl, and willfully travel the length of the coast for my favourite, especially if it’s bordering Insta-worthy views. The Salt Mill in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/currumbin\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Currumbin\"\u003ECurrumbin\u003C/a\u003E is just that place, adjacent to the beach in a hip haunt where the hinterland meets the sea.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40959\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40959\" class=\"wp-image-40959 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gold-coast_the-salt-mill.jpg\" alt=\"The Salt Mill | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gold-coast_the-salt-mill.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gold-coast_the-salt-mill-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gold-coast_the-salt-mill-460x691.jpg 460w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gold-coast_the-salt-mill-335x503.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-40959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.kristaeppelstun.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKrista Eppelstun\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOther groovy digs include \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/coolangatta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Coolangatta\"\u003ECoolangatta\u003C/a\u003E’s Little Mali, Borough Barista in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/burleigh-heads\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Burleigh Heads\"\u003EBurleigh Heads\u003C/a\u003E and Palm Beach newcomer, Wildernis Café and Bar.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlso joining the sweep of Palm Beach gems is Balboa Italian; its industrial glam décor is worthy of a \u003Cem\u003EGrand Designs\u003C/em\u003E episode (think exposed brick meets vintage armchairs and crystal chandeliers).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIndulge in pasta made fresh daily by hand and woodfired pizza that will transport you to a summer evening in Naples.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDrink\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40967 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/girl-dining-at-bskt-with-juice-hero-dgc.jpg\" alt=\"BSKT Cafe | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/girl-dining-at-bskt-with-juice-hero-dgc.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/girl-dining-at-bskt-with-juice-hero-dgc-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/girl-dining-at-bskt-with-juice-hero-dgc-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere there’s space for a prime view on the southern side of the Gold Coast, there are drinks of some sort flowing nearby. While the sun’s shining, see the health food guru’s at BSKT Café – a stone’s throw from the sand in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/mermaid-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Mermaid Beach\"\u003EMermaid Beach\u003C/a\u003E – for a freshly-squeezed juice or Down to Earth Organics in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/palm-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Palm Beach\"\u003EPalm Beach\u003C/a\u003E for smoothie bowls.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40965\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40965\" class=\"wp-image-40965 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cafe-dbar-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe Dbar | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cafe-dbar-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cafe-dbar-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cafe-dbar-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun-460x691.jpg 460w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cafe-dbar-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun-335x503.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-40965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.kristaeppelstun.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKrista Eppelstun\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStop. Coffee time. Though not in red Hammer pants, but kaftans and above-the-knee boardies, as you stroll into Café Dbar. Straddling the Queensland and New South Wales border, this foodie/caffeine haven and gallery is the definition of #views *insert raised hands emoji here*, looking down the lineup (that’s surfer lingo for a wave queue) from NSW beaches Duranbah to Kingscliff.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe best place to soak up a mellowing sky is with a beer paddle of local crafts from Lester & Earl overlooking Palm Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40982\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40982\" class=\"wp-image-40982 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/balter-beer-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg\" alt=\"Balter | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/balter-beer-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/balter-beer-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/balter-beer-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun-460x691.jpg 460w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/balter-beer-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun-335x503.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-40982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.kristaeppelstun.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKrista Eppelstun\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively, toast a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/09/15/gold-coast-craft-beer-crawl/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGold Coast brewery\u003C/a\u003E like Balter in Currumbin Waters or \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/burleigh-brewing-company\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Burleigh Brewing Co\"\u003EBurleigh Brewing Co\u003C/a\u003E at its namesake beach in Burleigh.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf an Amaretto Sour is more your speed, Justin Lane Establishment in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/burleigh-heads\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Burleigh Heads\"\u003EBurleigh Heads\u003C/a\u003E shake and stir the southern GC dining scene with a coastal chic rooftop bar, and their much-loved pizzeria below.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EStay\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40963 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bujerum-holiday-apartments-dining-area-looking-out-to-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Bujerum Holiday Apartments | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bujerum-holiday-apartments-dining-area-looking-out-to-beach.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bujerum-holiday-apartments-dining-area-looking-out-to-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bujerum-holiday-apartments-dining-area-looking-out-to-beach-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake in the stunning beach views in a raft of retro family-friendly accommodation. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/bujerum-apartments-on-burleigh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Bujerum Apartments\"\u003EBujerum Apartments\u003C/a\u003E in Burleigh Heads boasts million-dollar views right across from the sixth best beach in Australia, as dubbed by the 2017 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40971\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40971\" class=\"wp-image-40971 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/la-costa-motel-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg\" alt=\"La Costa Motel | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/la-costa-motel-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/la-costa-motel-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/la-costa-motel-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun-460x691.jpg 460w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/la-costa-motel-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun-335x503.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-40971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003ELa Costa Motel | Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.kristaeppelstun.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKrista Eppelstun\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERockabilly fun meets sleek modern interiors at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/la-costa-motel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"La Costa Motel\"\u003ELa Costa Motel\u003C/a\u003E where the mint green, 1950’s-inspired exterior is lined with cute beach umbrellas. Here, vintage bikes and beach chairs are hired out by friendly staff who love to share the real southern experience.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPlay\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERule numero uno on your golden getaway is that at least half a day is spent belly-side up on the beach, under a brolly with a book in hand (parents, watch the kids splash in the shallows a few metres away).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40975 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/currumbin-stand-up-paddleboard.jpg\" alt=\"Stand-up paddleboarding | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/currumbin-stand-up-paddleboard.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/currumbin-stand-up-paddleboard-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/currumbin-stand-up-paddleboard-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMake like the locals do and get active – stand-up paddleboard along Currumbin Alley at sunrise, learn to surf with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/walkin-on-water-surf-school\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Walkin on Water Surf School\"\u003EWalkin on Water\u003C/a\u003E surf school at Greenmount Beach or take a leisurely bike ride along four kilometres of beach from Miami to Burleigh Heads.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EImmerse yourself in nature with a ‘Heart of the Gold Coast’ half-day tour and journey through Burleigh Headland with a local Aboriginal guide from the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/jellurgal-aboriginal-cultural-centre-tours-and-information-hub\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Jellurgal Cultural Centre\"\u003EJellurgal Cultural Centre\u003C/a\u003E, discovering the importance of local flora, before stopping for a jaw-dropping view of Palm Beach to Coolangatta.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENext, kayak along the Tallebudgera Creek wetlands with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/kayak-the-gold-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Kayak the Gold Coast\"\u003EKayak the Gold Coast\u003C/a\u003E, and arrive on the banks of wildlife’s front door for encounters with koalas, kangaroos, platypus and nocturnal creatures at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/david-fleay-wildlife-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"David Fleay Wildlife Park\"\u003EDavid Fleay Wildlife Park\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EShop\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENo time to ponder needs verses wants, the southern end of the coast brims with shops. Spend an hour or two on James Street in Burleigh Heads and get your mitts on an original print from local photo-genius Sean Scott at his eponymous boutique, or kit yourself in a new cossie from Anuk Boutique or Bikini and Me.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40972\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40972\" class=\"wp-image-40972 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/trader-trove.jpg\" alt=\"Trader Trove | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/trader-trove.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/trader-trove-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/trader-trove-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-40972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003ETrader Trove | Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.instagram.com/celestemitchell\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@celestemitchell\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo kilometres north is \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/miami\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Miami\"\u003EMiami\u003C/a\u003E’s Trader Trove where you can unearth handpicked homewares sourced globally and often boasting a vintage, middle-eastern influence.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ELocal’s tip\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40977 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picnic-burleigh-hill.jpg\" alt=\"Picnic on Burleigh Hill | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picnic-burleigh-hill.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picnic-burleigh-hill-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picnic-burleigh-hill-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA Sunday afternoon picnic on Burleigh Hill is a locals’ rite of passage and the best place to soak up a Sunday sunset with a cheese and dips platter and your nearest and dearest.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFoodies take heed: twice a year, Burleigh is home to a one of a kind fair known as ‘Feast Under a Tipi.’ an outdoor, five-course dinner party under a fairy-light-filled canopy. Getting the invite is tougher than a ticket to Adele.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhen to go\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThought this coastal town couldn’t get any better? Well, we’re sorry (not sorry), but it does.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith roughly 300 days of sky as blue as Melania Trump’s Inauguration Ceremony dress, even the sunshine on the coldest winter day breathes life into your chilly bones.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EGetting there and getting around\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFortunately for holidaymakers, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/transport/gold-coast-airport\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Gold Coast Airport\"\u003EGold Coast Airport\u003C/a\u003E is in Coolangatta and no more than 20 minutes from any of the cool places listed above. Alternatively, it’s a 90-minute drive to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/information/brisbane-airport-international-and-domestic-terminal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Brisbane Airport\"\u003EBrisbane Airport\u003C/a\u003E, where you can connect to most domestic and international airports.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo get around, get your local on; the southern Gold Coast is an active community, so consider hiring a bike or walking. The bus service is also easy to navigate and very regular, or it’s cheap to scoot around in a taxi or an Uber.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe src=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1a5QwClsL8dx9f9YZcjvCOWGriSM\" width=\"691\" height=\"518\"\u003E\u003C/iframe\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE IN QUEENSLAND?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EShare it with us \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/info/share-your-place\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date","value":1490675940000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date Modified","value":1580941500000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","title":"Excerpt","value":"\u003Cp\u003EKick it like the locals do on the southern Gold Coast.\u003C/p\u003E\n",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","title":"Slug","value":"southern-gold-coast-guide",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","title":"Featured Image","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/southern-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","title":"Post Thumbnail","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/southern-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg",":type":"string","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"A local's guide to the southern Gold Coast","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"Guide"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/in/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Gold Coast","url":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Southern Gold Coast Guide","url":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/southern-gold-coast-guide.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_GC_GoldCoast_HotelMiami.jpeg","alt":"Hotel Miami","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Katie Stow","resourcePath":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/southern-gold-coast-guide/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2022-07-29T04:28:09.320Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/ims/kati/mlridro3oWORZdhzFWes/profile.profile.image","alt":"Katie Stow"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EStretching 20 (or so) sun-kissed kilometres from Mermaid Beach to Coolangatta is a string of surf-side hoods pumping with good eats and good vibes, each with its own quirk and character and each deserving of its own short getaway.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStill relatively unknown to outsiders, this is the southern \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast\" title=\"Gold Coast\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E – where the sand kisses you good morning, the waves throw a light spray of welcome and caffeine-scented air awakens your senses.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s as much home for sunrise surfers and active early-risers as it is for night owls and social butterflies. And it’s populated with a community of friendly characters who know just the place to go, no matter the occasion. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for a quick weekend getaway (or even better if there's a long weekend on the horizon), this is the guide for uncovering the ultimate Southern Gold Coast escape. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EEat\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELong gone are the days where an above-average cup of morning brew can only be found in a metro city laneway. The southern end of the Gold Coast has proven itself as a top-notch dining destination, with brunch at the helm of its specialities.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStart at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/mermaid-beach\" title=\"Mermaid Beach\"\u003EMermaid Beach\u003C/a\u003E, and you’ll find my favourite eatery bustling with naughty-but-nice baked goodies.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40974\" style=\"width: 701.0px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E \u003C/div\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image3bd303d8-0d7b-41fd-a4c7-00acdc91a5ca":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bam-bam-bakehouse.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bam-bam-bakehouse.jpg","alt":"Bam Bam Bakehouse | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/southern-gold-coast-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image3bd303d8-0d7b-41fd-a4c7-00acdc91a5ca.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1659068888433/bam-bam-bakehouse.jpeg","uuid":"5b9ab9ac-9f70-43c2-aa5b-4a82264a0c92","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by @michelle.kerr via \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bambambakehouse/photos/a.760214347439461.1073741828.719617101499186/1131090090351883/?type=3&theater\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBam Bam Bakehouse\u003C/a\u003E via FB",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textaee2c7c3-3c79-4916-ad2e-26fed29d3369":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBam Bam Bakehouse is best for coffee, an eggs benedict-filled croissant (with a side of halloumi cubes), or a triple baked chocolate almond croissant. Even the city’s golden girl Margot Robbie has graced its modern industrial interior, likely eyeing off the neighbouring grassy stretch which makes for a perfect spot to unfurl the picnic blanket.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELunch is best served with a side of salty sea breeze, and The Collective \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/palm-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Palm Beach\"\u003EPalm Beach\u003C/a\u003E is all that and a jug of Rose Sangria (which is rosé, Aperol, peach, strawberries, orange, ginger and lemonade – you’re welcome).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40955\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagebb96302c-83ba-44cf-8360-f56125e8c131":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-sangria.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-sangria.jpg","alt":"The Collective| A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/southern-gold-coast-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagebb96302c-83ba-44cf-8360-f56125e8c131.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1659068888500/thecollective-web-sangria.jpeg","uuid":"45c6d8c6-e241-48e3-84eb-b3c28dcfc9c4","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text04f0cedc-c1aa-4bfa-afc7-689c9f64771f":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDine alfresco in this 300-seat, jungalow-style urban marketplace, where you’ve got five cuisines to choose from: Mexican, Italian, American, Asian and modern Australian, plus two grand bar areas.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith share-style dining in mind, there’s no place for food envy. (Tip: try the poke bowl, caramamelized BBQ pork shoulder taco and Al Tartufo pizza.)\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40981\" style=\"width: 701.0px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E \u003C/div\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagefa7e9f94-cd0e-43b8-9285-169f9ff85f52":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-93-1.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thecollective-web-93-1.jpg","alt":"The Collective Palm Beach | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/southern-gold-coast-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagefa7e9f94-cd0e-43b8-9285-169f9ff85f52.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1659068888560/thecollective-web-93-1.jpeg","uuid":"67bcff8d-1949-45cc-bf43-ecafaae67cc5","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text01a35557-bfea-42c3-87ae-b06808ad94e1":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI love an acai bowl, and willfully travel the length of the coast for my favourite, especially if it’s bordering Insta-worthy views. 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While the sun’s shining, see the health food guru’s at BSKT Café – a stone’s throw from the sand in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/mermaid-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Mermaid Beach\"\u003EMermaid Beach\u003C/a\u003E – for a freshly-squeezed juice or Down to Earth Organics in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/palm-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Palm Beach\"\u003EPalm Beach\u003C/a\u003E for smoothie bowls.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40965\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"textfaa58705-68ea-465f-99da-b51ac3a4f052":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for local brews, hop on over to Black Hops Brewery in Burleigh for craft beers with an undenieable Gold Coast flavour. \u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40982\" style=\"width: 701.0px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E \u003C/div\u003E\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image1b6a616d-38e6-492c-b605-7cbca94fea5f":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/balter-beer-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/balter-beer-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg","alt":"Balter | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/southern-gold-coast-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image1b6a616d-38e6-492c-b605-7cbca94fea5f.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1659068888769/balter-beer-gold-coast-krista-eppelstun.jpeg","uuid":"014b4d84-b519-4b64-9c5d-bc87a8e8a232","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.kristaeppelstun.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKrista Eppelstun\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"texta77d567d-6898-4182-85e9-7c4083587054":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf one is never enough (we hear you!), you can toast other \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/09/15/gold-coast-craft-beer-crawl/\"\u003EGold Coast breweries\u003C/a\u003E like Balter in Currumbin Waters or \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/burleigh-brewing-company\" title=\"Burleigh Brewing Co\"\u003EBurleigh Brewing Co\u003C/a\u003E at its namesake beach in Burleigh.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf an Amaretto Sour is more your speed, Justin Lane Establishment in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/burleigh-heads\" title=\"Burleigh Heads\"\u003EBurleigh Heads\u003C/a\u003E shake and stir the southern GC dining scene with a coastal chic rooftop bar, and their much-loved pizzeria below.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStay\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagecd9bbc67-bed3-44d7-941f-01d7b8218c73":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bujerum-holiday-apartments-dining-area-looking-out-to-beach.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bujerum-holiday-apartments-dining-area-looking-out-to-beach.jpg","alt":"Bujerum Holiday Apartments | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/southern-gold-coast-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagecd9bbc67-bed3-44d7-941f-01d7b8218c73.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1659068888830/bujerum-holiday-apartments-dining-area-looking-out-to-beach.jpeg","uuid":"6be8d43e-7b2b-408c-b0f1-1d75805f8115","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text25d08817-4ba5-4bbf-8981-cfeccede922e":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ETake in the stunning beach views in a raft of retro family-friendly accommodation. Bujerum Apartments in Burleigh Heads boasts million-dollar views right across from the sixth best beach in Australia, as dubbed by the 2017 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40971\" style=\"width: 701.0px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E \u003C/div\u003E\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imaged9e529d3-bf1e-4a7a-aa16-ddf7fc2588d4":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/la-costa-motel-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/la-costa-motel-gold-coast_krista-eppelstun.jpg","alt":"La Costa Motel | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/southern-gold-coast-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imaged9e529d3-bf1e-4a7a-aa16-ddf7fc2588d4.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1659068888890/la-costa-motel-gold-coast-krista-eppelstun.jpeg","uuid":"960d2e84-9956-43dc-931c-dc7ed27c2bb3","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.kristaeppelstun.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKrista Eppelstun\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text948383ee-c1df-4647-aef6-8177671558fb":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERockabilly fun meets sleek modern interiors at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/la-costa-motel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"La Costa Motel\"\u003ELa Costa Motel\u003C/a\u003E where the mint green, 1950’s-inspired exterior is lined with cute beach umbrellas. 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Boutique or Bikini and Me.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40972\" style=\"width: 701.0px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E \u003C/div\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imageacb646a8-d620-4a0b-afe1-e372a5ff9f47":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/trader-trove.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/trader-trove.jpg","alt":"Trader Trove | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/southern-gold-coast-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageacb646a8-d620-4a0b-afe1-e372a5ff9f47.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1659068889011/trader-trove.jpeg","uuid":"ea9769dd-7ba4-4023-9a11-7259a8c79434","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.instagram.com/celestemitchell\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@celestemitchell\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textb80d363b-1fe5-4019-ad24-2530ab89e3c8":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo kilometres north is \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/miami\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Miami\"\u003EMiami\u003C/a\u003E’s Trader Trove where you can unearth handpicked homewares sourced globally and often boasting a vintage, middle-eastern influence.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ELocal’s tip\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image337197e3-d8e8-44f4-a333-e5fc8ced39fb":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picnic-burleigh-hill.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picnic-burleigh-hill.jpg","alt":"Picnic on Burleigh Hill | A local's guide to the Southern Gold Coast","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/southern-gold-coast-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image337197e3-d8e8-44f4-a333-e5fc8ced39fb.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1659068889071/picnic-burleigh-hill.jpeg","uuid":"7ad2383b-82a2-47bc-b638-6734100559bc","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text9a67d12e-2434-49a5-9a41-8fe135a55277":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EA Sunday afternoon picnic on Burleigh Hill is a locals’ rite of passage and the best place to soak up a Sunday sunset with a cheese and dips platter and your nearest and dearest.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhen to go\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThought this coastal town couldn’t get any better? 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