Local Balunjali Kayak Tours Among the Best Australian Experiences

Enjoy the greatest natural adventure on Australia's Gold Coast, including kayaking, snorkeling, dolphins and Aboriginal culture.

Breathe in the fresh air, and soak up the wonderful scenery as your guided kayak group paddles a short way across the calm blue water to Wavebreak Island. Marvel at the array of sea-life, dolphins, stingrays and birdlife you may encounter along the way. Snorkel straight of the sandy beach in the clear warm waters alive with sub-tropical fish and frequented by dolphins and enjoy a sumptuous traditional Aussie billy tea breakfast under the casuarina trees.

The Balunjali tour guides will awaken your senses to the nature that surrounds you as you participate in a mock hunt for the Golden Swamp Wallaby and learn about Aboriginal ceremonies and survival skills.

The half-day interpretive tours depart daily from Main Beach.  Book now and save $15 on double adult pass.  See yourcoast.com.au for a local's voucher for this and other exciting things to do, attractions, accommodation and dining specials furing December and January.

Summer on the beach: Where to Chill

The Gold Coast, in recent years, has become the most opted destination for tourists all over the world. It has some of the most beautiful and stunning beaches in the world - such as Surfers' Paradise, The Spit, Main Beach, Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach, South Stradbroke and Nobby Beach.


Surfers Paradise might be where gay and lesbian visitors head for when they hit the Gold Coast with their boards and beach gear. But locals looking for a place to paddle, surf, swim, watch sexy surfers, or just  to chill with friends head for Main Beach.  It's opposite  the exciting Tedder Avenue precinct for casual and fine dining, fashion and gift shopping.

Planning to visit? Need ideas to share with friends, family and holiday visitors?  
Keep up with the buzzing local scene catering to gay and lesbian travellers on our other Gay Gold Coast sites:
Facebook, Twitter, You Tube.

Kitesurfing Pro Riders to Compete at Main Beach

For the first time in its eight year history, the Professional Kiteboard Riders Association World Tour is coming down under. The event will be hosted at Narrowneck, Main Beach on the Gold Coast, Queensland between the 5th - 12th December 2010.

As the final stop on the 2010 World Tour, the men's and women's World Champions will be crowned and it looks likely that Australia will see it's first ever World Champion take the title on home turf.
Visitors to the event can expect a visual spectacular as the worlds best kitesurfers compete for the wave, freestyle and race titles with a `surprise' event thrown in for the spectators enjoyment. The race event will see up to 200 kitesurfers on the water at one time making it the largest ever race event to be held in Australia. To compliment the main event, competitors will also battle it out in a number of display competitions such as the Big Air, Kite Cross, Best Trick and fastest Kiter disciplines.

Locals and visitors can check out other Gold Coast Events here.

Vroom. Vroom. Versace.

Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast is celebrating its tenth birthday as the only Versace branded hotel in the world (but another opens in Dubai in August 2011). 
In a destination like no other, guests can tailor their stay to suit their lifestyle and mood. Just one of many WOW Packages is the Roman Holiday.

Inspired by the adventures of ever stylish Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the original Roman Holiday movie, guests are able to create their own personal Italian getaway adventure.

Equipped with an ‘insiders’ map of secluded, romantic coastal locations and a delectable Italian gourmet picnic hamper, guests escape on bespoke Palazzo Versace Vespas.

Sounds like fun for locals, too.  Take the scooters for a spin and upon return relax in the Versace bar for a C'est La Vie attitude adjustment.

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

1. Pick up the premiere issue of Precinct
2. Clip a coupon on Your Coast
3. Tweet your favorite cafe on Gay Gold Coast Twitter
4. Share a photo on Gay Gold Coast Facebook