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Things To Do · Markets Gold Coast Markets This Weekend Every regular market on the Gold Coast, by day and by weekend, checked against each market’s own website and social pages on 27 September 2026 and rechecked on 10 October 2026. Includes the night markets, the farmers markets, the Tweed markets on NSW time, and … Read more

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Things to Do · Theme Parks Dreamworld vs Movie World If you only have one theme park day, this is the decision. They are run by different companies, sold on different tickets, and they are not trying to be the same thing. Dreamworld and Movie World are the Gold Coast’s two big thrill parks, and … Read more

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Things to Do · Theme Parks Gold Coast Theme Park Pass: Is It Worth It? One fact decides this for most people: the multi-park pass does not include Dreamworld. Here is what it does cover, how far each park really is from Broadbeach, and the arithmetic that tells you whether to buy it. Almost every … Read more

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Things To Do · Independent Guide Broadbeach Bowls Club: The Honest Local’s Guide Barefoot bowls for ten bucks, a proper bistro, free live music and cheap club meals – what Club Broadbeach is really like, the hours that catch visitors out, and whether it’s worth a visit. Club Broadbeach – the Broadbeach Bowls Club, home … Read more

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Things To Do · Local Guide The Oasis Shopping Centre, Broadbeach The beachside local’s centre – Woolworths, free parking, cafes and the Broadbeach Tavern. What’s actually here, the opening hours, and when to choose it over Pacific Fair. The Oasis is Broadbeach’s practical, beachside shopping centre – the one locals actually use day to day. … Read more

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Things To Do · Independent Guide Event Cinemas Pacific Fair: The Complete Guide Sessions, ticket prices, Gold Class, Vmax and the new IMAX – everything you need to plan a movie at Broadbeach’s biggest cinema, plus where to eat before and after. Event Cinemas Pacific Fair is the multiplex most Broadbeach visitors end up at, … Read more

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Wellness · Independent Guide The Best Massage in Broadbeach Thai massage, remedial treatment or a full day spa session – who does what, what it roughly costs, and how to pick the right one. Broadbeach has quietly become the Gold Coast’s massage hub. Within a few blocks of Surf Parade you’ll find traditional Thai massage … Read more

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Plan Your Trip · June to August Broadbeach in Winter Mild sunny days, whale season, the marathon, and better-value stays – winter might be the Gold Coast’s best-kept secret. Winter is the season southern visitors don’t quite believe until they land. While Melbourne and Sydney shiver, Broadbeach in June, July and August serves up mild … Read more

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Things To Do · Whale Season Whale Watching from Broadbeach Humpback season runs June to early November. Here’s how to see them – from a cruise deck or your own balcony. Every winter, tens of thousands of humpback whales pass the Gold Coast on their migration between Antarctic feeding grounds and the warm breeding waters … Read more

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Things To Do · Family & Kids Kurrawa Park Playground, Broadbeach Gold Coast’s best beachside kids park – flying fox, climbing structures, BBQs and ocean views. Free entry, all day fun. Kurrawa Park playground is one of the Gold Coast’s most popular family destinations – and it’s completely free. Sitting right on the Broadbeach beachfront, … Read more