It’s that time of the year again, when the Gold Coast descends into darkness and we drag out our thermals in preparation for sub-arctic temperatures. For 11 months of the year, we Gold Coasters are accustomed to balmy days ranging from 25 to 35 degrees. So for 1 month when we drop to 15 to 20 degree days, we may as well be below zero! Winter on the Gold Coast doesn’t mean that the fun stops though.
With such a fleeting moment of winter, why not make the most of the cold weather and make your way through this bucket list! There are so many great things on across the coast, pull out your winter woollies and get out there!
- Dine under the stars in your own igloo. Coomera Lodge has bookings available all winter!
- Fire up the fire pit and roast marshmallows. Choose to stay home for this one, or head to Robina Pavillion, Garden Kitchen and Bar or Sirromet for their Winter fire pit packages.
- Take a EuroSummer Vacay without leaving the country at Hope Island Tavern. They even have kids pizza making classes!
- An early night fall means more time to take a night time stroll through Astra Lumina at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
- A quick trip up the M1 to Mt Gravatt Showgrounds and the kids can play in the snow at Snow4Kids!
- Show season is here and the Gold Coast will host the Mudgeeraba Show these school holidays.
- Experience the taste of Winter with great local food and wines. Summerland Farm Winter Food Festival is family-friendly and a great day out.
- The leaves have finally started to fall, so take a Crunchy Leaf Walk through the red, yellow and orange leaves at Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens.
- Get your Snow & Glow on at Paradise Resort’s Winter Party every Friday night, open to guests and locals!
- Whales have begun their winter migration, so jump on a whale watching tour or simply try your luck with the view from Point Danger, Kirra, Burleigh Heads or Miami Hill.
- Darkness at 5pm means it is even easier to take the kids to the Yatala drive-in theatre! Grab the blankets, pack a thermos and rug up in your winter woolies and grab a movie before bedtime.
- The annual Dreamworld Winter Fest is back – don’t miss out on the chance to go ice skating, tobogganing and enjoy winter warming food and drink.
