Kurrawa Beach
BeachPatrolled, closest to the apartment. Perfect for morning swims.
Local guide Broadbeach &
Broadbeach &
the Gold Coast.
A short, opinionated guide to how we’d spend a weekend in the neighbourhood — where to eat, what to do, and the walks that don’t make it into the brochures.
Eat & drink
Where to book, and where to walk in.
Broadbeach punches above its weight on the food front. Here’s the short list we actually use when friends visit.
Dinner, in order of how often we go
Mamasan
Asian · BroadbeachModern pan-Asian, walking distance. Always full for a reason.
Social Eating House
Modern Aus · BroadbeachLocal favourite for a long share-plate dinner.
Kost
Mediterranean · BroadbeachCoastal bar and grill, 10 minutes on foot.
Kiyomi
Japanese · The StarWalk over from the apartment. The omakase is worth it.
Moo Moo
Steakhouse · BroadbeachThe Wagyu rump cap is the order. Book the booth.
Rick Shores
Asian · BurleighShort drive south. Sit on the deck, order the bug roll.
Jimmy Wah’s
Vietnamese · BurleighCasual, vibey, the crispy chicken bao.
Billy Chow
Chinese · BroadbeachModern Chinese, fun spot for a big group.
MĀRE by La Luna
Italian · Marina MirageMarina-side Italian, lunch with a view.
Citrique
Modern · SurfersSofitel’s flagship — head here for a special occasion.
Haven
Modern Aus · BurleighLight, breezy lunches, great wine list.
For a drink
Do
Mornings on foot, afternoons outdoors.
The best of the Gold Coast happens before 9am and after 4pm. Here’s how to build a day around the light.
Outdoors, in order of how often we go
Oceanway path
Walk · run · ride36km of beachfront path. Head south for the quiet.
Burleigh Heads National Park
NatureA 20-minute drive. Free, easy loop with whale views in season.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Family30 min south. Lorikeet feeding at 8am and 4pm.
Tamborine Mountain
Day trip1 hour inland. Wineries, rainforest walks, glow worm caves.
Plan
A perfect Gold Coast weekend.
Three days, three vibes. Click any plan to open the full hour-by-hour itinerary.
3:00 pm
Check in at Solace. Drop bags, open the balcony, breathe.
4:00 pm
Head down to the residents’ pool, sauna and steam room to reset after travel.
6:30 pm
Walk 8 minutes across to The Star for dinner at Uncle Su. Order the Soft Shell Crab.
9:00 pm
Tram two stops north to Surfers for a nightcap at The Island Rooftop.
10:30 pm
Home for a drink on the balcony and a book.
7:00 am
Oceanway walk south to Mermaid Beach. 30 minutes each way.
8:30 am
Coffee and breakfast at Sonder Cafe.
12:30 pm
Drive 15 minutes to Burleigh for lunch at Rick Shores. Order the bug roll and sit on the deck.
3:00 pm
Back to the apartment. Nap. Balcony. Repeat.
7:30 pm
Dinner at Kost. Walk, it’s 10 minutes.
10:00 pm
A last glass on the balcony.
7:30 am
Sunrise swim at Kurrawa. Lifeguards on duty from 7am.
9:00 am
Walk to Paradox Coffee and breakfast, only 5 minutes.
11:00 am
Pool and read, or drive up Tamborine Mountain for wineries and rainforest walks.
2:00 pm
Lunch on the mountain (Witches Falls Winery) or back at the apartment.
5:00 pm
One last balcony sunset.
10:00 am Mon
Check out. Leave keys on the bench, towels in the bathroom, come back soon.