Things To Do | URBAN LIST GOLD COAST

From raging rooftops to craft beer bars and intimate tequila joints, here's our ultimate round up to the very best bars on the Gold Coast. 

Here are the best events you don't want to miss happening on the Gold Coast this weekend. 

Strummingbird is ramping things up for its second year of bootscooting, and will be rolling into three regional locations this October.

As the weather cools, heat up with these fire-fuelled stays, smoky feasts and flame-led experiences designed to spark connection and ignite good times aplenty. 

With the ocean at your fingertips, coastal long lunches on the cards and plenty of boutique accommodation to choose from, we know we’d scoop out some of our precious annual leave for a Noosa vacay in a heartbeat.

Gifts for the luxury traveller, the one-bag enthusiast, or the wanderlust-driven backpacker. 

If your heart is saying Euro summer but your bank balance is firmly saying “stay at home”, consider this your sign to look closer to home

 With a stacked calendar of festivals and events lighting up regional Victoria, the season’s never looked so good.

With a line-up of five-star resorts, incredible foodie experiences, and bucket list-worthy activities, this Singapore playground is the real deal. 

This Mother’s Day, treat your mum like the queen she is and spoil her with an indulgent lunch at one of the Gold Coast’s best restaurants hosting special Mother’s Day events.

If your social calendar could use a little shot of live music-induced serotonin, this is your sign—Platypus is bringing its cult-favourite Kicks Club back to the Gold Coast this May.

If your idea of a great night out involves big vocals, bigger dance numbers and a soundtrack you probably know by heart, this one’s for you.

Your ultimate guide to eating, exploring and staying safe in Rome as a solo traveller.

Here are the best bush walks on the Gold Coast, from a quick stroll to a full day in the wilderness.

Brisbane’s South Bank has it all, from bougainvillea-lined walkways to riverside markets and even an inner-city beach. Add a diverse dining scene, culture and entertainment, and you’ve got a sprawling lifestyle precinct worth exploring. 

ANZAC Day is all about commemorating our diggers, past and present, but, it is also the crown jewel in a string of public holidays that simply can’t be wasted vegging out on the couch after the annual dawn service. 

If you’re plotting a 2026 escape, consider this your sign. Just a short, direct flight from Australia’s east coast, Auckland delivers a big-break energy with minimal travel time.

With 25 April falling on a Saturday this year, Queenslanders won't be getting the following weekday off. 

For the ultimate weekender, kick back at these best Gold Coast hotels—from luxury retreats to family-friendly stays. 

Obsessed with cowboy boots? Grapevine this way, to the very best line dancing classes on the Gold Coast.