Travel Gold Coast

The stars are heading over for next month’s TV Week Logie Awards – and there’s more on offer at this beachside getaway than ever!

Be the life of the party in... BROADBEACH

They say variety is the spice of life, and Broadbeach has it in spades! From slick shopping and the casino, to concerts and beautiful white beaches. In terms of nightlife, it’s full of glamorous restaurants and bars. Try the award-winning Social Eating House, or Aloha Bar & Dining with its pan-asian cuisine and tiki cocktails. Soho Place offers a little slice of London on the beach – just look for the red telephone box-style doors! Staying at Peppers Broadbeach puts you at the centre of everything, if you can pull yourself away.

Find foodie heaven in... BURLEIGH HEADS

Slip away from high-rises to Burleigh, which is a bit like the Gold Coast of old. Don’t be fooled by the facade – it’s a hipster’s dream of gourmet delights. Iku Yakitori Bar has a fabulous whisky lounge out the back, and if seafood is your thing you can’t go past the critically acclaimed Rick Shores. If you’re serious about your barbies, the Burleigh BBQ Championships is on August 25-26. Need some digs? Stay amid this culinary mecca thanks to the Bon Sol boutique apartments, which offer a designer home away from home.

Get your beach fix in... SOUTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

If you want to get away from the bustle and indulge in island life, spend a night or two on South Stradbroke Island. A secluded escape only accessible by water, pitch a tent or book a cabin in one of the campgrounds. If you just can’t forgo your home comforts, stay at Couran Cove Island Resort – you can even have an afternoon in its day spa. Picnics on the beach with wallabies grazing by the sand’s edge while watching for migrating whales? What more could you want... Live like a local in... MIAMI Just 11 minutes north of Burleigh is Miami, an area coming into its own. Raw plant-based restaurant Greenhouse Canteen & Bar has become a mecca for vegans. And if you need a bit of extra pampering, head to its bathhouse in Burleigh for a bit of R & R. Three nights a week, there’s the achingly cool Miami Marketta. Not just for gigs, it has impressive street food, too. Ooze boho chic in... COOLANGATTA For a more laid-back stay, head to chilled Coolangatta. Surf culture is still huge here, with world-class surf breaks. Have a splash then enjoy the view and support local artisans at Cafe Dbar. Stop for a leisurely bite at Baskk at Kirra Point, and look out for the monthly arts and crafts markets right on the beach.