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Think again. There are so many (almost) free things to do on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Gold-Coast\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E that the only thing you’ll be spending big on is experiences.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom the north to the south, here’s how to experience this Queensland icon with little to no budget.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Make the most of the coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_406932\" style=\"width: 650.0px;\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E \u003C/div\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image57b993f7-c11c-4cc6-9e75-2e63f44228a3":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2021_GC_BurleighHeads_Surfing_Vanderlust_Campervans.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2021_GC_BurleighHeads_Surfing_Vanderlust_Campervans.jpg","alt":"Surfing Burleigh Heads","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/free-things-to-do/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image57b993f7-c11c-4cc6-9e75-2e63f44228a3.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759902005836/2021-gc-burleighheads-surfing-vanderlust-campervans.jpeg","uuid":"cc824e56-867c-4711-a0f9-ba245ec2cd2b","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=“https://www.instagram.com/_harrrryy_/” rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@ _harrrryy_\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text693ab115-aa4e-4a91-a309-34cd4302e83a":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you visit the Gold Coast and don’t set foot on any part of the 70 kilometres of coastline, then you’re seriously missing out. From top to toe, you’ve got: \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56fbaba66c3c7c917bf94d1f-main-beach\"\u003EMain Beach\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/surfers-paradise-beach\"\u003ESurfers Paradise\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Gold-Coast/Places-to-Visit/Broadbeach\"\u003EKurrawa Beach\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56fbaba628da3c887bc5530e-mermaid-beach\"\u003EMermaid Beach\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56fbab9f28da3c887bc552e5-miami\"\u003EMiami Beach,\u003C/a\u003E \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Gold-Coast/Places-to-Visit/Burleigh-Heads\"\u003EBurleigh Heads\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56fbabb2c3da9d9a7b8b0534-palm-beach\"\u003EPalm Beach\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56fbaba228da3c887bc552f8-kirra\"\u003EKirra Beach\u003C/a\u003E, just to name a few.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESo, take your surfboard, put up a beach umbrella and wave hello to the beaches that hold a special place in every local and visitor’s heart.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs it free?\u003C/b\u003E Yes, but make sure you bring extra cash for lunch.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Get back to nature \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere, there’s so much to uncover and explore. From awe-inspiring national parks (in the middle of the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-gondwana-rainforests-queensland\"\u003EWorld Heritage Gondwana Rainforests\u003C/a\u003E) you’ll be spoilt for choice. Take your pick at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/natural-bridge-springbrook-national-park\"\u003ENatural Bridge\u003C/a\u003E rock formation in Springbrook National Park, the and waterfalls of Lamington National Park’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/lamington-national-park-green-mountains-section\"\u003EGreen Mountains\u003C/a\u003E or the rugged mountain peaks of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/mount-barney-national-park\"\u003EMount Barney National Park\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDon’t want to venture too far from the coastline? Head to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Burleigh-Head-National-Park\"\u003EBurleigh Head National Park\u003C/a\u003E for views with its ocean and rainforest circuits of the rocky headland.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs it free?\u003C/b\u003E Yes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Say cheers\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image08272136-0355-4393-ae13-02211c46e183":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2022_GC_BurleighBrewing_FoodBeverage_TheEditSuite_145194.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2022_GC_BurleighBrewing_FoodBeverage_TheEditSuite_145194.jpg","alt":"Burleigh Brewing Company | Gold Coast craft beer","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/free-things-to-do/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image08272136-0355-4393-ae13-02211c46e183.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759902006030/2022-gc-burleighbrewing-foodbeverage-theeditsuite-145194.jpeg","uuid":"bd668028-bdb4-4d38-a696-3c20b0f11aab","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text2b45afb6-7294-4674-a15a-67eac3264dec":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDrink in the Gold Coast’s thriving craft beer culture one brewery at a time. Our picks? Balter Brewing in Currumbin, Lost Palms Brewing Co. in Miami, plus Black Hops and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-56b26143d5f1565045da4c27-burleigh-brewing\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBurleigh Brewing Co.\u003C/a\u003E in Burleigh. But to find out exactly where to go, follow our \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/07/01/gold-coast-craft-beer-crawl/\"\u003Eguide\u003C/a\u003E here.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs it free?\u003C/b\u003E No, but a beer (or two) will set you back approximately $15.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Dinner with a show\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYour Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights have stepped up a notch. Head to \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-57b15306d9939cfa168d60c4-miami-marketta\"\u003EMiami Marketta\u003C/a\u003E from 4pm for delicious street food and to watch the sunset.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom tapas to gelato and French crepes, you’ll smell an array of cuisines as you enter this foodie haven. With live music setting the vibe, this is the perfect place to spend a late night.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs it free? \u003C/b\u003ENo, however, it depends on how hungry you are.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image25b4c5d5-b504-4a62-9742-eb1d5fa297e4":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2022_GC_MiamaMarketta_FoodBeverage_HotelMiami_145840.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2022_GC_MiamaMarketta_FoodBeverage_HotelMiami_145840.jpg","alt":"Family enjoying street food at the Miami Marketta | budget Gold Coast holiday","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/free-things-to-do/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image25b4c5d5-b504-4a62-9742-eb1d5fa297e4.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759902006086/2022-gc-miamamarketta-foodbeverage-hotelmiami-145840.jpeg","uuid":"57ea18f4-4792-456b-98b0-3613b96e0604","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text913fa1f7-30f1-467d-b701-7e93484c26c5":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E5. Meet some locals \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMeet Wally the platypus, say hello to a bilby and get up close and personal with a friendly lizard at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/David-Fleay-Wildlife-Park\"\u003EDavid Fleay Wildlife Park\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou almost feel like you’re out in the wild yourself when you stroll through the natural habitats of this wildlife park with a difference. Their philosophy, pioneered by the man himself, is that animals should be kept in similar conditions to their natural environment, so take your time spotting Queensland’s native animals as they roam around loving life in their naturalistic enclosures.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs it free? \u003C/b\u003EAdult admission will only set you back approximately $26.15\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Catch a barrel of knowledge\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf ‘sun, sand and surf’ is your life’s motto, then you can’t go past a trip to Queensland’s only surfing museum, Surf World. Take a peek at Australia’s largest collection of surfboards and learn about the evolution of design and technology from the early 1930s to today. There’s also amazing photography depicting early surf scenes and the changing beach culture, as well as surfing memorabilia and artworks on show.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs it free? \u003C/b\u003EEntry is only $10 for adults. Oh and there’s also free parking.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. 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Whether you’re hunting for a bargain, a yummy treat, or you’re just happy to get out of the house and have a browse, the Gold Coast has creative local knick-knacks and fresh produce by the basket-full at their \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/10/15/the-best-gold-coast-markets/\"\u003Emany (and we mean many) markets\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs it free? \u003C/b\u003EFree entry but you’ll want to splurge on the vintage treasure or acai bowl.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. Take a bike \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhy not \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/hire/Get-On-Your-Bike\"\u003Ehire a bike\u003C/a\u003E and explore the beachside on two wheels? Or, if you’re more of an avid rider, escape to the hinterland and test your endurance on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/03/24/cycling-gold-coast-hinterland/\"\u003Ecycling trails\u003C/a\u003E through the ancient \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/gondwana-rainforests-of-australia\"\u003EGondwana Rainforest.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs it free? \u003C/b\u003EYes if you’re got your own set of wheels. Or, you can hire a bike for just $25 for half a day.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. 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Set in the lush \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/currumbin-valley\"\u003ECurrumbin Valley\u003C/a\u003E, the drive to this natural spa is relaxing in itself, passing by beautiful farms, gardens, cottages and local fruit stalls.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs it free? \u003C/b\u003EYes except travel.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Light, cinema, action \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECatch the latest drama or nail-biting thriller at the Yatala Drive In. With tickets as cheap as chips, you will never have to choose between popcorn, Skittles or a choc top again because you can binge on the lot without it costing you an arm and a leg.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs it free? \u003C/b\u003EA car load of people costs just $40. That's less than $10 per person. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E11. 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From larger than life sculptures on the white sand of Currumbim beach to stand up comedy and theatre preformances across the coast, there's so much to see and do. What to know what’s on? Check out \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/08/unmissable-gold-coast-events/\"\u003Eour guide\u003C/a\u003E to the best events on the Gold Coast.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs it free?\u003C/b\u003E While it depends on the event, there are loads of free days out to be had.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E12. Go bare or go home \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s no secret this old-timers’ sport has made a pretty big comeback, with people taking their shoes off all around the state to get in on the action. 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