Out with the locals finding things to share with visitors

Events on the Gold Coast this month

• O'Reilly's Retreat Annual Bird Week day trips   31 October – 7 November
• Pan Pacific Masters Games   6-14 November 
• Coolangatta Gold Ironman & Ironwoman   7 November 
• Kirra Surf Stock   12-14 November Kirra Beach 
• Southport Boat Show   19-21 November 
• Kirra Kite Festival   20-21 November

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Ring in New Decade at Watermark Gold Coast

Be amongst the first in the world to celebrate the new decade at Waves Buffet Restaurant at the Watermark Hotel in Surfers Paradise. Locals and visitors during the holidays can enjoy the package, which includes a sumptuous interactive buffet dinner, flowing beer, wine, and soft drinks plus celebratory NYE bubbly.

If you are staying the the hotel, be sure to inquire about the pink package for couples getaway or Club Watermark rooms.

If circumstances prevent you from joining the festivities over Christmas and New Years, you can still treat that someone special with a selection of beautiful gift ideas. Options include gift certificates for L’Aqua Day Spa treatments, the award winning Amalfi Bistro and Wine Bar, Waves Seafood Restaurant or accommodation packages.

All That's New and Exciting on the Lively Gold Coast

The ever evolving Gold Coast region moves into top gear for the summer season with many new and exciting initiatives that will enhance the destination's reputation as "Famous For Fun."

To narrow the list, we have filtered through the offerings and selected those of interest to lesbian and gay travellers and their families and friends. Still a big list, there are classic and new twist experiences from the gay-welcoming accommodation, restaurants, clubs, shopping centres and tour operators across the region.  

Just a sampling of things to read in forthcoming postings on Gay Gold Coast blog...


Locals and visitors alike should not overlook the Q Deck - not that anyone could miss Queensland's tallest building with 78 levels.
Although the Q Deck is not a new attraction, management by Dreamworld is, and the beachside observation deck is off to a good start with evening events like the recent “Tales and Ales With Brew Master Dr Chuck Hahn” of James Squire craft beers fame.
Experiencing 360 degree views at sunset with a Sundown lager in one hand and a matching chef's creation of Mt. Tamborine goat cheese on a crisp pastry tartlet in the other, was exhilarating end educational at the same time.
If you thought the (aptly named) Q Deck and Q Bar (highest altitude bar on the Gold Coast) wasn't a place to go on Friday or Saturday night before or after the clubs, think again.  

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For more information and specific suggestions for gay and lesbian singles, couples, and families, see The Gay & Lesbian Destination Guide to Australia's Gold Coast.  

Come and enjoy Australia's Famous Playground.  There are plenty of Rainbow places to stay and Rainbow ways to play.

Gold Coast, Famous for fun.

The Gold Coast is known as Australia’s favourite holiday destination. The new brand, “Famous for Fun”, covers the personality, variety, and energy of the Gold Coast holiday experience.

The problem many tourists have is deciding what to do, where to eat, where to stay and how much fun can be crammed in between the ocean and the hinterland!   By air, land and sea, even on a scooter!

For gay tourists – singles, couples and families – there are plenty of options and operators who are extending a gay welcome. Read more about the generic fun on Visit Gold Coast and about gay fun in the Gay & Lesbian Destination Guide.

Gold Coasting in the Mecca of Fun, Frivolity and Excitement

Australia is easily one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and on the eastern coast, the Gold Coast Region lives up to its Famous For Fun designation.

Among the reasons: beautiful beaches, A to Z adventures, world-class dining, thrilling theme parks, superior shopping, and awesome hinterland.

Needless to say, both domestic and international visitors enjoy the tropical climate and things to do in the mecca of fun, frivolity and excitement. Drilling down, gay and lesbian singles, couples and families are finding the destination desirable for many of the same reasons, plus there's an underlying gay buzz now.

For fresh ideas on exciting Gold Coast holidays, be sure to check out the relaunched website VisitGoldCoast.com and the just released Gay & Lesbian Destination Guide to Australia's Gold Coast.  

Legendary Beach Boys Among Performers at 600 Sounds of Music Festival

Thanks to our friends at Hard Rock Cafe Surfers Paradise for helping to make this possible. Gotta be the hottest ticket in town. Wonder if my Hard Rock VIP card will help me see The Beach Boys!

The 600 Sounds Music Festival will become the icing on the cake for Armor All Gold Coast 600.

Hear the the thunder of the V8 Supercars as they race around the Gold Coast Street circuit, then rock the night away at Broadwater Parklands with some of the best national and international acts. On Saturday 22 October, the line up includes: Richard Clapton, James Reyne, Mondo Rock, The Angels, Noiseworks, Baby Animals and The Beach Boys!

Ending with a Fireworks Spectacular, of course.

Keep up with the buzzing local scene catering to gay and lesbian travellers on our other sites: Facebook, Twitter, You Tube.  Or download the new Gay & Lesbian Destination Guide to Australia's Gold Coast.

Celebrate Summer Around the Gold Coast

It's time to get ready for summer and reacquaint yourself with the beach, the hinterland, and the other hidden gems inside the diverse Gold Coast Region.  During spring, several local businesses have created new products - and new twists on old favorites. 

  
If you want some new ideas for a gay getaway, see the Gay and Lesbian Destination Guide with suggestions for couples, singles and our friends and family.
For more information, visit Gold Coast Tourism's Gay and Lesbian Destination Guide. The content and images will be updated leading up to the Gold Coast's hosting of the first-ever International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association familiarization trip (for agents, media and worldwide members) in March 2011.