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Restrictions in the Gold Coast have eased from 8 October 2021.
People on the Gold Coast can dine in at restaurants or cafes, have visitors over, gather outdoors and attend public venues.
If you're curious where you can and can't go, here's what's open and what's still closed in your city. Plus, see our top recommendations for things to do on the Gold Coast.
Note: This information is correct as of 8 October 2021. However, details can change at any time and it's best to contact the business directly before you visit for its current opening hours.
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Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $250. Activities include indoor skydiving, sightseeing cruises, hot air ballooning, getaways, jet boat rides, spa treatments and more. T&Cs apply.
Experience Oz
Up to 48% off Gold Coast experiences
Available on select travel dates in 2022. Includes hot air balloon flights, sightseeing cruises, tours, skydives, attraction passes and more. T&Cs apply.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 47% off Australia holiday packages
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Available on select travel dates in 2022 when you book your hotel and flights together. Destinations include Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane and more.
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Up to 15% off Australia family getaways
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Available on select dates in 2022 and on select properties across Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
HomeAway
Australia stays from $29/night
Available on select stay dates in 2022 across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and more. Sample accommodation is in Worsley. T&Cs apply.
Expedia.com.au
Up to 25% off getaways for members
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Available on stays until 31 August 2022 on destinations including Singapore, Honolulu, New York, Los Angeles, Gold Coast and more. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.
Mercure
Australia escapes from $95 per night
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Available on stays until December 2022. Destinations include Sydney, Canberra, Gold Coast and more. Sample stay is at Mercure Melbourne Therry Street.
Luxury Escapes
Up to 43% off Gold Coast stay with $100 dining credit + flights
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Available for travel from 23 January – 20 November 2022. Includes a stay at Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences, return flights, bottle of wine and more. Valid for 2 persons.
Flight Centre - Domestic
Australia-wide flights from $41 each way
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Available on select flight dates until 15 June 2022. Destinations include Sunshine Coast, Hobart, Sydney and more. Sample fare is Adelaide-Melbourne with Jetstar.
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Available on select dates until September 2022. Destinations include Kangaroo Island, Sydney, Broome, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin and more.
Kayak
Domestic flights from $32 each way
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Available on flights until March 2022 to Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Cairns and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Gold Coast with Rex Airlines.
Wotif
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Available on stays until February 2022, including Christmas and New Year's Eve. Destinations include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns, Adelaide, Townsville, Tasmania, Sydney, Broome and more.
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Up to 20% off Gold Coast getaways
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Available on stays until 2022 on select properties. Destinations include Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and more.
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Up to 25% off Australia holiday packages
Available on select dates until December 2022 when you book you hotel and flights together. Destinations include Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and more.
Skyscanner
Up to 50% off Qantas flights
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Available on flights until 28 February 2022 to destinations including Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Hobart, Adelaide, Hamilton Island, Cairns, Darwin, Broome and more.
Kayak
Up to 50% off: Australia flights from $32 with Jetstar
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Available on flights from 1 December 2021 – 28 February 2022. Destinations include Sydney, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Hobart and more. Sample fare is Adelaide–Melbourne.
Contiki
Up to 15% off Australia adventures
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Available on select travel dates until 2022. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Rottnest Island, Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Byron Bay, Uluru, Canberra, Jindabyne, Great Ocean Road and more.
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Available when you spend a minimum of $250 on activities such as hot air balloon flights, rally driving, skydives, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
Virgin Australia
Australia-wide flights from $59 each way
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Available from November 2021 – September 2022 to destinations including Cairns, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Ballina and Sydney-Coffs Harbour. T&Cs apply.
East Coast Car Rentals
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Available on rentals until 31 March 2022. Destinations include Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select dates on destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives, high teas and more. T&Cs apply.
Experience Oz
Up to 15% off Gold Coast 2-day attraction pass
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Available on select dates to Dreamworld and WhiteWater World.
Expedia.com.au
Australia-wide flights from $79 return
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Available on flights from January – February 2022 to Cairns, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Brisbane and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne with Jetstar.
Virgin Australia
Gold Coast flights from $85 each way
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Available on flights from January – June 2022 departing from Melbourne and more. Sample fare departs from Sydney.
RedBalloon
Up to 32% off Gold Coast jet boat adventure rides
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Available from 5 January – 13 May 2022 for a 55-minute experience. T&Cs apply.
Klook Australia
Get $10 off Gold Coast Dreamworld entry tickets
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Available from 5 January – 31 March 2022 for a 1-day entry ticket. T&Cs apply.
Adrenaline
Up to 27% off Gold Coast jet boar rides
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Available on select dates from 5 January – 31 December 2022 for a 1-hour experience.
Adrenaline
Up to 42% off sightseeing cruises
Available on select travel dates until 2022, including Christmas and New Year. Activities include whale watching, dolphin watching, lunch cruises, sunset cruises in Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne and more.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 15% off luxury stays in Australia
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Available on select stays in 2022. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
Cheap Flights
Australia-wide flights from $66 return
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Available on flights until February 2022 to Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Hobart, Adelaide, Launceston and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne with Jetstar.
Adrenaline
Get 5% off Australia-wide experiences with code
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Available on activities including V8 racing, hot air balloon rides, kayak tours, skydives and more. Destinations include Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. T&Cs apply.
Adrenaline
Get 10% off Australia activities and experiences
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Available on select dates, including Christmas and New Year's Eve, and activities including V8 racing, tandem skydives, scenic helicopter flights and jet boat rides. Destinations include Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane and more. Minimum spend of $350 required. T&Cs apply.
Kayak
Up to 50% off Rex Airlines flights
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Available on flights until 28 February 2022 to Gold Coast, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island and more.
Klook Australia
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Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $100. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives and attraction passes. Destinations include Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Brisbane and more. Exclusive for new members. T&Cs apply.
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Available on activities including skydives, jet ski rides, whale watching cruises, day tours, rally driving, scenic helicopter flights and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. Destinations include Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
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Get $10 off sitewide with code
Available on activities such as hot air balloon flights, skydives, quad biking experiences, high teas, getaways and more. Minimum spend of $300. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
Cudo
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Available on purchase including getaways, dining experiences, attraction passes, sightseeing cruise, cinema tickets, day tours and more. Destinations include Sydney, Perth, Canberra, Brisbane and more.
Novotel
Australia getaways from $134 per night
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Available on stays until December 2022. Destinations includes Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Melbourne and more. Sample stay is at Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel.
Adrenaline
Up to 42% off activities for kids
Available on select dates for activities like whale watching, go karting, sightseeing tours, attraction passes and more. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Canberra and more.
Adrenaline
Australia land adventures from $10
Available on select dates and activities like quad biking, bridge climbing, canyoning, abseiling and more. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and more. Sample rate is for a sandboarding experience.
Theme parks and attractions are re-opening.
| Attraction | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Topgolf Gold Coast | Open 11:30am - late Monday to Friday, 10am - late Saturday to Sunday |
| Sea World | Open 9:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Sunday |
| Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary | Open 9am - 4pm Monday to Sunday |
| Outback Spectacular | Open (Times depend on the show) |
| Wet'n'Wild | Open 10am - 3:30pm Friday to Sunday |
| Paradise Country | Open 10am - 3pm Monday to Sunday |
| Movie World | Open 9.30am - 3:30pm Monday to Sunday |
| High Ropes and Flying Fox Adventure in Tamborine National Park | Open 10am - 5pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturday to Sunday |
| Hot Air Balloon ride over Gold Coast | Open (Times depend on the booked tour) |
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Up to 48% off Gold Coast experiences
Up to 15% off Gold Coast 2-day attraction pass
Up to 32% off Gold Coast jet boat adventure rides
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Get $10 off Gold Coast Dreamworld entry tickets
Up to 42% off sightseeing cruises
Get $10 off sitewide with code
$15 off all Australian activities with code
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5% off first time experience
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Up to 23% off Australia flight experiences
Get $15 off Gold Coast 3-day attraction passes with code
Up to 50% off helicopter ride experiences
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Gold Coast jet boat ride from $75
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Australia land adventures from $10
With so many stunning beachside walks and city parks, you'll never fall short of open space on the Gold Coast. Just remember, you must continue to keep a 1.5-metre distance from other people when you're out and about.
Things to keep in mind when you go shopping are the need to maintain good hygiene by washing your hands or sanitising regularly, maintaining social distance between other shoppers (1.5 metres or more) and opting for contactless payments.
Here are some of the larger stores and shopping centres open for you on the Gold Coast:
Gold Coast hotels are taking bookings for visits. This includes Australia's only theme park resort, Sea World Resort. Additional hygiene measures have been put in place and some amenities may be unavailable in response to COVID-19 restrictions. The 1 person per 2 square metre rule applies when you are in public spaces.
Looking to stay in the Sunshine State? Book Gold Coast accommodation now.
Yes. However, the need for travel outside of any affected Local Government Area should be strongly reconsidered.
It's best to make a reservation in advance for busy dining spots. Some eateries are requesting diners make a reservation online by providing their contact details in case they need to get in touch with you.
It's best to check directly with an attraction as to whether you need to book in advance. This ensures you secure your booking and don't get turned away if the venue has exceeded capacity.
See which of your favourite local restaurants and cafes are open for dining, delivery and takeaway on the Gold Coast. Customers are being asked not to bring keep cups for takeaway orders as a hygiene and safety precaution.
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