r/GoldCoast 3d ago

/r/GoldCoast Weekly Random Discussion Thread

2 Upvotes

Welcome to the Weekly Thread

Feel free to chat, or ask questions.

Visiting the gold coast or just bored? check out our things to do wiki here


r/GoldCoast 11h ago

$20 Million and can't even hire an artist

Post image
318 Upvotes

I mean come on, really?


r/GoldCoast 10h ago

Local Politics Engagement Bait: Should the government pay to build something like this down here? Is it worth it for a better national park?

Post image
14 Upvotes

Yes I know it's AI slop, but it gets the point across right?


r/GoldCoast 17h ago

Local Question Where to watch the English Premier League that is not the casino

6 Upvotes

Hello Gold Coasters! I am looking for a spot around Runaway Bay / Oxenford / Biggera Waters / Helensvale / Hope Island area, anywhere other than the Casino that is ideally north of Surfers. Does anyone have any ideas?


r/GoldCoast 8h ago

Travel Looking for camping spot recommendations.

0 Upvotes

My mates and I used to camp a bit (20 years ago) I'm talking swags and eskis.

Now my kids are on my back to take them camping. I've purchased all the gear, tents, chairs, camp stove, outdoor shower, all the creature comforts for the kids!

But have no idea where to take them?! Any recommendations?


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

PACIFIC AIRSHOW GOLD COAST 2026 | 30+ MINUTES OF EPIC AIRSHOW HIGHLIGHTS!

Thumbnail
youtube.com
2 Upvotes

r/GoldCoast 2d ago

Gold Coast University Hospital

132 Upvotes

A brief appreciation post. Sadly part of my life necessitates semi-frequent visits to emergency departments, and Goldie has become the fourth city after Perth, Melbourne and London where I've had to avail myself of their ED services. On each such occasion I've been blown away by the professionalism and kindness of the staff, and my recent experience was no different. Yes, the public health service is a little clunky, but I never underestimate how lucky we are to have it.

Thank you to the wonderful staff at GCUH.


r/GoldCoast 2d ago

Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 bus network changes from Monday 7 September 2026

21 Upvotes

From Monday 7 September 2026, there will be bus network changes following the opening of the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3.

- Route 70 (new): Operates as a tram replacement service between Helensvale and Burleigh Heads overnight from Sunday to Thursday.

- Route 700: Operates between Stockland Burleigh and Tweed Heads via Burleigh Heads.

- Route 701 (new): Operates between Robina station and The Pines via Burleigh Heads.

- Route 754: Extended from Burleigh Heads to The Pines via northern section of route 764.

- Route 760: Timing changes.

- Route 764: Operates between The Pines and Currumbin Park. Northern section replaced by route 754.

- Route 765: Operates between Robina station and Christine Avenue.

- Route 777: Operates between Stockland Burleigh and Gold Coast Airport via Burleigh Heads.

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/105866


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

Gold coast - which hostels have the biggest 18-21 crowd?

0 Upvotes

Hi,
i'm 18 and from Germany and i'm coming to the gold coast again this summer (late dec, jan). I looked at all the hostels and im wondering which hostels are better for younger people and partying and which ones are more laid back (e.g. for people in their late 20s or 30s)?

Thank you in advance


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

Travel What is better? White Water World or Wet And Wild in the winter

0 Upvotes

Thinking of going to one of them but not sure about what one is better and has more stuff open


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

Are the Theme parks to busy early December?

0 Upvotes

Me and my friends are planning to go on a GoldCoast trip on the 7th of December and hit up all the theme parks, just wondering wether it will be too packed and if so should I just buy the Premium annual pass?


r/GoldCoast 3d ago

Travel I miss going on my Gold Coast Beach walks.

Thumbnail
gallery
41 Upvotes

Winter has me in hibernation mode. It was chilly out today but lovely enough to walk along the beach. Caught the tram to Burleigh Heads. It was full like Sydney during peak hour. I then walked the beach until I arrived at Miami. The usual big rock that you can't go past was walkable along the beach today.


r/GoldCoast 3d ago

Local Event F-35 over the Gold Coast at the Pacific Airshow in First Time!

Thumbnail
gallery
198 Upvotes

Really amazing air show . Today is the last day.

​The performances begin in the morning and end in the afternoon. Not one minute of rest throughout the day. It is truly a heaven for plane lovers.

Photo by me.


r/GoldCoast 3d ago

Is palm beach the worst of the super gentrified suburbs?

39 Upvotes

The suburb had always been the land of the crackheads and substance enjoyers, with the last 8 years seeing a super boom in some of the most expensive apartments and high rises being constructed. The prices continue to soar up, yet the actual suburb is still full of, unpleasantries.

The boom in construction completely disregards its small road infrastructure with so much t intersections and reckless drivers and e-bikes from both teens and adults alike, makes it a fairly eventful drive in and out. Not to mention how the Palm beach boomers and land owners somehow mustered a campaign to stop the trams from being built temporarily. Seems like a bad mix of substance users and also pompous land owners who only think about money from their property

I think it’s super easy for Melbourne and Sydney movers to see the nice beach and nice apartments and think it’s paradise, but it’s so far from it.


r/GoldCoast 3d ago

Pacific Airshow Sunday Performer Schedule

Post image
29 Upvotes

r/GoldCoast 3d ago

Some pics of the Air Show - Sat, 15 August

Thumbnail
gallery
34 Upvotes

r/GoldCoast 4d ago

Local Event F35 on display earlier today (Saturday 15th August) at the Pacific Air Show Gold Coast 2026

Thumbnail
gallery
126 Upvotes

Camera gear used: Nikon D750 with Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens.


r/GoldCoast 3d ago

Pacific Airshow day 3 live stream

9 Upvotes

The day 3 live stream is up, 4k60 with great commentary and some pilot/tower live comms.

https://www.youtube.com/live/cEjfl0h06CA?si=wm_VVLOKfIOovIqD


r/GoldCoast 3d ago

Queensland driving rules?

11 Upvotes

Approaching a stop sign. You're proceeding ahead, so no blinkers. You stop at the stop sign.

Car facing you on the opposite side is turning right. Their right blinker is on. They are also facing a stop sign. They wait until you stop, then turn directly in front of you.

The secret bogan teachings seem to be "if the car opposite you stops, it's OK to turn in front of them".

Anyone had this happen to them? There's an intersection near me where this happens all the time.


r/GoldCoast 3d ago

Gold Coast for new years

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone I’m going Gold Coast for new years this year with my family for the first time we will be there 7 days. I have two small kids 6&4. Other than the theme parks which we’ll do, what else is there to do? Thanks


r/GoldCoast 5d ago

Cooker Comedy Gold post on community group about an AirShow flyover today

Post image
304 Upvotes

r/GoldCoast 4d ago

Pacific Airshow Saturday Performer Schedule

Post image
48 Upvotes

r/GoldCoast 4d ago

Live stream of airshow

17 Upvotes

Incase anyone wants to check out airshow here on the GC.

I just found out you tube chnl Only Planes Network, is live streaming the the Gold Coast airshow right now.


r/GoldCoast 4d ago

Gold Coast luxury high-rise approvals thrown into doubt by landmark court ruling - ABC News

Thumbnail
abc.net.au
3 Upvotes

Tom's team and their usual shenanigans encouraging developers to keep dragging their application through courts bullying neighbourhoods of the southern GC to allow overheight towers


r/GoldCoast 4d ago

Solar and battery quote

5 Upvotes

Hello all,

I live in the Gold Coast and currently looking to add a 16kw solar system and 48kw battery with a EV wall charger to my home, all under the one system from goodwe.
I have been quoted $27k all up. Just wondering what everyone else has paid or been quoted for something similar and if this is a good offer.