Events · Festive Season Christmas & New Year’s Eve in Broadbeach Beach-side celebrations, festive dining, NYE fireworks – how Broadbeach does the holiday season. Christmas and New Year’s Eve on the Gold Coast is unlike anywhere else in Australia. While the southern states shiver through a grey December, Broadbeach delivers warm evenings, golden sand, and … Read more

Area Guide · After Dark Broadbeach at Night Is it safe? What’s open? What’s the vibe? Your guide to Broadbeach after the sun goes down. Broadbeach at night is a different experience from Surfers Paradise after dark – and that’s exactly why many visitors choose to stay here. While Surfers is loud, late, and party-focused, … Read more

Things To Do · Spa & Wellness Broadbeach Spa & Wellness Guide Day spas, hotel spas, massage, yoga, and float tanks – your guide to rest and recovery in Broadbeach. A Gold Coast holiday should leave you feeling better than when you arrived, and Broadbeach has the spa and wellness scene to make that happen. … Read more

Area Guide · Budget Travel Broadbeach on a Budget Free beaches, $12 lunches, happy hour deals, and smart accommodation tips – Broadbeach doesn’t have to break the bank. Broadbeach has a reputation as the Gold Coast’s premium suburb, and with Oracle Boulevard restaurants charging $40+ for mains, it’s easy to assume a trip here means … Read more

Things To Do · Pet Guide Pet-Friendly Broadbeach Dog beaches, off-leash parks, pet-friendly cafes, and where to stay with your furry friend. Bringing your dog to Broadbeach? You’re in luck – the Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most dog-friendly destinations, and Broadbeach has several off-leash areas, pet-friendly cafes, and accommodation options that welcome four-legged … Read more

Beach Guide · Safety Broadbeach Beach Safety Guide Patrolled hours, flag meanings, rip currents, and marine hazards – everything you need to swim safely. Broadbeach Beach (also known as Kurrawa Beach) is one of the Gold Coast’s most popular swimming beaches. It’s patrolled daily by professional lifeguards and volunteer surf lifesavers, with clearly marked safe … Read more

Things To Do · Rainy Day Guide What To Do in Broadbeach When It Rains Shopping, entertainment, food, and indoor adventures – your rainy day doesn’t have to be a write-off. The Gold Coast gets an average of 125 rain days per year, with most falling between December and March during the summer storm season. … Read more

Restaurants · Cafes & Coffee Best Coffee in Broadbeach Specialty single origins, classic flat whites, and the cafes worth walking to – a local’s guide to Broadbeach coffee. Broadbeach has a genuine specialty coffee scene that surprises visitors who expect nothing beyond hotel lobby machines. Within a 10-minute walk of the beach, you’ll find cafes … Read more

Restaurants · Budget Dining Cheap Eats in Broadbeach Great food doesn’t have to cost $40 a plate. Here are the best meals in Broadbeach for under $20. Broadbeach has a reputation as the Gold Coast’s upscale dining precinct – and it lives up to it. But between the $50 mains on Oracle Boulevard, there’s a … Read more

Things To Do · Shopping & Markets Broadbeach Markets Guide From the long-running Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets to nearby night markets – when they run, where to find them, and what to expect. The Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets are one of the Gold Coast’s longest-running markets, held every first and third Sunday of … Read more