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Ghostly Twist to National Heritage Festival
Under the cover of darkness and guided by lantern light, come discover the stories of Southport General Cemetery with Lantern Ghost Tours Gold Coast as a part of the National Trust Heritage Festival in May 2013. The National Trust Heritage Festival is celebrating 50 years of QLD community milestones and Lantern Ghost Tours is proud to be part of this festival. Step back in time as Lantern Ghost Tours revisits the burial customs of the 19th century; uncover the meaning behind 'saved by the bell' and 'dead ringer'. And just maybe meet some of our resident ghosts. Southport General Cemetery Ghost tour is a historical tour with a ghostly twist. Great for all who enjoy a little bit of history, a dash of urban legend all mixed together with some local ghost stories.
www.goldcoastghosttours.com
Save up to 80% with Sea World Resort's Ultimate Theme Park Holiday
School holidays may be over but there is still plenty of family fun to be had on the Gold Coast. Sea World Resort is offering guests the ultimate holiday experience with a fantastic opportunity to enjoy all the facilities that the award winning 4.5 star Resort has to offer, plus unlimited theme park fun. Guests can save up to 80% with the Red Hot Holiday Sale which includes one nights' accommodation and unlimited theme park entry for the length of their stay for only $79.50 per person, twin share, plus kids are only an extra $20 each per night. Plus there's 25% off food and beverage, Kids' Club and Free Wifi. For the length of their stay Guests will receive unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Water World, providing hours of entertainment for the kids. Plus, if Guests stay for two nights or more, they'll receive a free Dolphin Discovery presentation at Sea World, exclusive to resort guests. Offer is valid for stays until 14 July 2013 or until sold out, subject to availability.
www.seaworld.com.au
Hilton Surfers Paradise has launched Australia's first 'What Kids Want' Holiday Survey
Hilton Surfers Paradise has launched Australia's first 'What Kids Want' Holiday Survey, aimed at gaining feedback from children on their ideal holiday experience. The survey researches a range of topics including preferred holiday destinations, special arrival features, room features, favoured meal selections, and what kids like to do for fun while on holidays. Hilton Surfers Paradise general manager Chris Partridge says the survey is a genuine attempt for the hotel to find out what kids want, with view of tailoring the offering for youngsters at Hilton Surfers Paradise. The 10 question survey is available online until 31 May 2013 via the hotel's website and facebook page. Hilton Surfers Paradise is currently offering a 20% discount on rooms and dining for stays 13 March - 31 December 2013, if booked prior to 30 April 2013.
www.hiltonsurfersparadise.com.au
Gold Coast Voted as Top Destination for Australian Families in the 2013 Out & About with Kids Readers Choice Awards
Out & About with Kids is proud to announce the much anticipated results of its annual 'Best of Family Travel' Readers Choice Awards. This year, the Awards received a whopping 500 nominations across the travel industry for the best local and international family resorts, holiday parks, family attractions, ski resorts, overall destinations, tours, cruises and airlines. Gold Coast was voted the Best Australian Destination for Families while Sea World Resort & Water Park, Paradise Resort and NRMA Treasure Island Resort and Holiday Park took out awards for Best Australian Family Resorts.
www.outandaboutwithkids.com.au
Gastronomic Autumn Getaway at Palazzo Versace
Ignite your culinary love affair with a gastronomic getaway this Autumn designed for those who crave creative cuisine, five star service and luxurious surroundings. The 'Desinare at Palazzo' package includes luxurious overnight accommodation, bountiful buffet breakfast each morning, seafood buffet dinner at Il Barocco Restaurant and a gourmey collection Vanitas cookbook to take home. All this from $579 for two. Subject to availability.
www.palazzoversace.com.au
Wyndham Introduces Children's Green Initiative to Gold Coast Resorts
An illustrated "green team" has been spreading an important message to children staying at Wyndham Hotel Surfers Paradise and WorldMark Resort Kirra Beach over the school holidays to demonstrate the importance of recycling, reusing and reducing our impact on the planet. The Wynnie and Friends Green Adventure introduces Koru the Kiwi from New Zealand and Tiko the Turtle from Fiji who will join the existing character Wynnie the Wallaby, teaching young guests about the importance of preserving the environment. The program has followed on from Wyndham's Wynnie the Wallaby's Green Adventure which was launched across hotels and resorts managed by the Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific group in early 2011. Due to the program's popularity the two new wildlife characters, native to the South Pacific, have been introduced to spread the message even further. Wynnie and Friends includes a new-look activity booklet featuring Wynnie, Tiko and Koru, incorporating environmental messages with games including quizzes, crosswords and a board game.
www.wyndhamvrap.com
Event Cinemas Gold Coast - Masters of Hollywood
Birch Carroll & Coyle and Event Cinemas are running a program this year called 'Masters of Hollywood' where the classic Hollywood films are brought back to the big screen for people of all ages to enjoy either again or for the first time. There are some fantastic films lined up in the next few months and with the screenings taking place on Thursday mornings at 10am. The next films are Alfred Hitchcock's North By Northwest on June 16 and Harper Lee's much celebrated, literary classic, To Kill A Mockingbird on August 1.
www.eventcinemas.com.au
New Dining Hot-spot 'Helm' Catches the Surfers Wave
The Gold Coast is abuzz with the opening of Helm Surfers, a new drinking and dining hot-spot from the folks at Helm Sydney. Renowned architects Pecvonhartel, the team behind Sydney's award-winning restaurant Jamie's Italian, undertook a massive renovation to transform the old Titanium Bar site into Helm Surfers. Now featuring a sleek, nautical fit-out inspired by its sister venue in Sydney, Helm Surfers promises to be a sophisticated addition to the Gold Coast bar and dining scene. With an easy-going atmosphere and sublime views over the Nerang River, Helm Surfers is the ideal place to kick back with friends and be tempted by the stellar assortment of food and drinks.
www.helmbarsurfers.com.au
Australian Outback Spectacular Celebrate 2000 Shows
The unique Queensland dinner show Australian Outback Spectacular (AOS) has celebrated their 2000th show on the Gold Coast after having entertained more than one million people since opening in 2006. Australian Outback Spectacular is a one-of-a-kind $23 million extravaganza which has been wowing audiences by capturing the grandeur of the Australian Outback while highlighting uniquely iconic Australian bush characters. Employing more than 150 people including 25 talented actors, trick riders, stockwomen and men the show celebrates the spirit of the horse with a tribute to Phar Lap. There are 48 horses in the show each night with stage coaches and wagons along with Longhorn Steers, Santa Gertrudis cattle, ponies and working dogs.
www.outbackspectacular.com.au
Art Lovers High Tea at Sofitel
Room81, in conjunction with 19Karen Contemporary Artspace, is excited to announce their intimate art lovers high tea series. Whilst listening to artist's insights, guests can enjoy a selection of lemon tarts, fruit tarts, opera slices, strawberry roulade, sweet or savoury scones, allumette, finger sandwiches, ham and mustard roulade and French macaroons all served with a glass of sparkling wine and either loose leaf tea or espresso coffee. Join Jacqui Doran, a London born sculptor and painter on Friday 10 May, renowned illustrator Sarah Beeston on Friday 30 August or Melbourne-based portrait painter Esther Erlich on Friday 8 November.
www.sofitelgoldcoast.com.au
The Escarpment Retreat Joins Forces with Tamborine Cooking School
The Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa, a boutique luxury accommodation on Tamborine Mountain, has joined forces with Tamborine Cooking School to further enhance the Hinterland Food and Wine Trail. This is the first time that an accommodation on Mt Tamborine has teamed up with a cooking school to produce a package that incorporates luxury accommodation and local cuisine instruction. To promote the push for visitors to enjoy local experiences, The Escarpment is heavily subsidising mid-week cooking class fees for guests that stay two nights. Course participants will only pay half price out of the normally $120 per person fee. The eight course classes are run by professional chef and experienced teacher Terri Taylor who uses local produce, including cheese, fruit, vegetables, meats, seafood and wine to produce delicious Mediterranean, modern Australian and Asian dishes. Guests will then sit down for a sumptuous meal after the class.
www.escarpment.com.au / www.tamborinecookingschool.com.au
Celebrate Outrigger Surfers Paradise's First Birthday and Save
Outrigger Surfers Paradise is celebrating its first birthday and is sharing in the celebrations by offering a great package representing up to 15 per cent off standard rates. For just $175* per night twin-share, guests will be upgraded to a high ocean king room, receive full buffet breakfasts, two complimentary drinks at the bar and free undercover parking. Only one block from the entertainment and dining hotspots lining Cavill and Orchid Avenues, and one block to Surfers Paradise Beach, Outrigger Surfers Paradise offers guests a full range of hotel and recreation facilities, including tennis court, pools, spa and an expansive sundeck.For food lovers, Outrigger's own signature restaurant, Déjå View offers plenty of menu choices from buffet breakfast light lunchtime fare, to sumptuous seafood buffets and an a-la-carte dinner menu flowing with dishes reflecting the French/Vietnamese heritage of the restaurant's Paris-trained executive chef, Olivier Maokhamphieu. The $175 birthday rate is subject to availability and valid until June 30, 2013.
www.outrigger.com.au
Black Angus Launches Unique New Fine Dining Menu and Wine List
Sanctuary Cove's Black Angus Bar and Grill has released a superb new Autumn/Winter menu and wine list set to entice diners looking for a memorable dining experience. The family owned restaurant located in The Marine Village has introduced a range of tantalising new menu items including char grilled baby spatchcock and grilled Western Australian octopus. The menu has also introduced three new cuts of aged beef which will further complement the certified grain fed Black Angus Beef which the restaurant specialises in and serves all year round. The menu which will also feature new duck, lamb and prawn dishes is the combined creation of owner Nick Hagop, his two sons Jeff and John who both manage the restaurant, and head chef Alex Holmes.
www.blackangusbarandgrill.com.au
Southport Yacht Club Winner of the Marina Industries Association Award for 'Best Restaurant on a Marina in Australia 2013/2014'
The Southport Yacht Club has been awarded the winner of the Marina Industries Association award for 'Best Restaurant on a Marina in Australia 2013/2014.' Established in 1946, Southport Yacht Club provides a 300 Super Yacht berth floating Marina and Slipway and exceptional and exclusive waterfront dining.
www.southportyachtclub.com.au
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