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JUN06
Coolangatta | 6 Jun - 10 Jun 2018
COOLY ROCKS ON™ FESTIVAL
Cooly Rocks On™ is an annual celebration of everything 50s and 60s, bringing the colourful and vibrant beachside towns of Coolangatta and Tweed together for the ultimate party. Music, dancing, cars, nostalgia and good old-fashioned family fun are all on the program, right here in one of the best destinations in the world. Bring the family and enjoy loads of free entertainment and retro markets. Watch the Cooly Rocks On™ Street Parade, check
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JUN09
Broadbeach | 9 Jun - 22 Jun 2018
AUSTRALIAN OPEN BOWLS 2018
After moving to the sunny Gold Coast in 2015, the Australian Open has become a true festival of bowls, with 14 days of action played across the 15 host clubs on the Gold Coast. Over 2000 bowlers from across Australia, and indeed the world are expected to attend again, with entry being completely open to any registered bowler! Not only is the Australian Open the World's Biggest Bowls Festival, it is also the richest bowls event in the world with
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JUN09
Lamington National Park | 9 Jun - 10 Jun 2018
WINE EDUCATION WEEKEND AT O'REILLY'S CANUNGRA VALLEY VINEYARDS
Wine lovers join them at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards for a weekend of all-things-vino! Meet Wine and Spirit Education Trust educator and winemaker Mr Peter Orr who will be undertaking a WSET Level 1 wine qualification, recognised in over 55 countries. Here, learn the main styles of wine in the world, principal grapes, storing and serving techniques, grading, tasting plus much more. Overnight nearby and join the annual Wine Appreciat
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JUN09
Surfers Paradise | 9 Jun 2018
GIN AND JAZZ
SkyPoint Observation Deck will transform into the Gold Coast’s hottest jazz venue, accompanied by a selection of the world’s finest gin cocktails. Jump and jive the night away with a seven-piece jazz band, while enjoying canapes and a selection of cocktails inspired by some of the world’s best gin distillers including Ink Gin, Four Pillars and Hernö. As an added bonus, the first 100 bookings will receive a free one-hour Gin Master Class prior t
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JUN10
Runaway Bay | 10 Jun 2018
GOLD COAST 100 KILOMETRE SUPERMARATHON
The Gold Coast 100 super marathon is Australia's premier 100 kilometre race and was established in 2003. It is based at the Gold Coasts Sports Super Centre at Runaway Bay at the northern end of the Gold Coast. It is just a one hour drive from the Brisbane and Gold Coast international airports. Accommodation is in abundance in the surrounding area. It hosts the National 100 kilometre championships for Athletics Australia and Australian Ultra R
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JUN10
Runaway Bay | 10 Jun 2018
GOLD COAST RUNAWAY BAY MARATHON
A boutique marathon of six plus laps of a 6.25 kilometres loop surrounding the award winning Gold Coast Sports Super Centre. The event is electronically timed and the course is measured to AIMS standard and listed with the IAAF. The course is flat and traffic free and is sure to be fast. The marathon will be conducted simultaneously with the Gold Coast 100 kilometre super marathon which also hosts the National 100 kilometre championships on
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JUN10
Broadbeach | 10 Jun 2018
GOLD COAST MEMORY WALK AND JOG
Their Gold Coast Memory Walk and Jog is headed to Pratten Park, Broadbeach and promises to be bigger and better than ever! Enjoy the beautiful beachside walking track, as well as entertainment, activities for the kids, delicious food and coffee. The first 500 people to register will receive a free Memory Walk and Jog event T-shirt! Register for the 2.5 kilometre walk, 5 kilometre walk or 6.5 kilometre run and help us help those impacted by dem
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JUN23
Coomera | 23 Jun - 24 Jun 2018
STORMTROOPERS WEEKEND AT DREAMWORLD
Stormtroopers Weekend. The Force will be strong when more than 150 Stormtroopers return to Dreamworld. The event run by the 501st Legion, a worldwide Star Wars® organisation, is one of the major fundraisers for TLC for Kids - Gold Coast. Meet fan favourites Darth Vader, Chewie, Boba Fett, C3PO, R2D2 and more; PLUS enjoy Jedi Knight training, Cosplay Street Parade, Lightsaber duels and more! Dress ups and costumes for this weekend are only for
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JUN24
Surfers Paradise | 24 Jun 2018
CONCERT FOR DOGS
Canal Street Communications, Pomegranate Arts and HOTA present Concert For Dogs. Playing with melodies, frequencies and riffs she has composed especially for dogs, Laurie Anderson presents the latest in her series of Concerts for Dogs. The Gold Coast show will be a short concert for dogs and accompanying people and feature several new themes and elements. Since her first concert on the steps at the Opera House in Sydney in 2010 for Vivid Fest
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JUN29
Helensvale | 29 Jun 2018
THE PRESETS LIVE AT NIGHTQUARTER
The relentless party starters announce national tour with special guest Roland Tings. It’s been a decade since this duo – Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes – first set festival fields alight with breakthrough anthems like “My People”, “Talk Like That” and “This Boys In Love”. Continuing in this tradition, The Presets’ fourth album HI VIZ – which lands May 18 – delivers a ‘back to basics’ set, deliberately curated as a proxy for The Presets’ live ex
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JUN30
Southport | 30 Jun - 1 Jul 2018
GOLD COAST MARATHON
Celebrate the special fortieth edition of the Gold Coast Marathon and run for the good times on Saturday 30 June to Sunday 1 July 2018 on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The world class international marathon will attract 25,000 participants of all ages and abilities from over 50 countries across eight races including the Gold Coast Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon, Wheelchair 15 kilometre, Southern Cross Uni
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JUL01
Broadbeach | 1 Jul 2018
2018 TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS
The TV WEEK Logie Awards are an Australian icon. They are Australia’s premier television awards show and the biggest and most glamorous red carpet event. TV WEEK founded the awards in 1958, so 2018 marks their milestone 60th year.
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JUL01
Lamington National Park | 1 Jul 2018
O'REILLY'S CANUNGRA VALLEY VINEYARDS LONGEST LUNCH
Kick your shoes off and sink your feet into the soft grass at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards to celebrate our Longest Lunch as part of Scenic Rim Eat Local Week. Indulge in a locally sourced three course shared platter menu including moroccan lamb tagine on a bed of spiced couscous all beside the bubbling waters of the Canungra Creek home to resident platypus and turtles. Tap to live entertainment while enjoying a fine selection of O’Reil
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JUL02
Palm Beach | 2 Jul - 13 Jul 2018
COAST CLUB SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: GOLD COAST
During the school holidays the Gold Coast Recreation Centre will be running full day (six hour) and half day (three hour) activity programs for children eight years and over. Parents and families welcome. Activities on offer include Surfing, Straight up, Fishing and Canoeing to David Fleay Wildlife Park and tour. Places fill fast - register now!
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Surfers Paradise | 13 Jul - 22 Jul 2018
VIVA SURFERS PARADISE
Experience a rush of nostalgia and be transported back in time as homage is paid to some of the world's greatest music legends at VIVA Surfers Paradise. Relive the music, memories and moments as they pay tribute to those well-loved artists and bands who have played a pivotal role in shaping music history. Over ten days of free and ticketed events experience amazing live performances by the world's best tribute artists including the King of rock
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JUL14
Numinbah Valley | 14 Jul - 15 Jul 2018
KOKODA CHALLENGE - GOLD COAST 48 KILOMETRE
The 48 kilometre Kokoda Challenge is coming back for its fourth year on the Gold Coast in 2018! Starting at the halfway point of the main 96 kilometre event, teams of three or four make their way through winding trails and steep climbs to reach the finish line! This is a great stepping stone for those who are not quite ready for the 96 kilometre Kokoda Challenge but still want to give it a go and use it as a building block for the big one! It
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