Gold Coast 2022 | Eurovision Australia Decides

IT’S EUROVISION ON THE GOLD COAST!

From natural indulgence to adrenaline-packed fun, cool rooftop bars to urban café culture, music hotspots to world-class art… the contrasts of the Gold Coast unite to deliver every holiday experience you could desire in one friendly place. The diversity on offer makes it the perfect host city for Eurovision – Australia Decides (the only thing they’re missing is a wind machine) … and we can’t wait to show you some of the best the GC has to offer!

Get into the Gold Coast’s easy living lifestyle with 56 kilometres of coastline at your doorstep, the largest concentration of theme parks in the Southern Hemisphere and on top of that, it’s Australia’s most biologically diverse city.

If you are unsure what else do during your Eurovision – Australia Decides – Gold Coast 2022 weekend escape, check out our guides below to discover the city like a local.

So assemble your #AusDecides squad, we’re about to show you a good time!

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PLAN YOUR WEEKEND AWAY

So you have your tickets to the show, now what else do you need… a place to sleep, some delicious food, a spot of nightlife, a few adventures and a space to relax and rejuvenate for another day of Queensland sunshine!

There’s no denying that glitz and glam take centre stage at Broadbeach. While its luxury brand hotels and world-class casino and shopping centre are a key drawcard for this hotspot, ‘Broadie’ still manages to exude coastal cool with its perfect beaches and lazy parklands home to yoga classes and weekend markets

Accommodation

Why not stay longer? The Gold Coast was born for hosting and has (a vast array of) accommodation for all guests to kick off their dancing shoes and rest their weary heads. From no fuss hotels, luxe apartments, 70’s style motels, canal front homes, family resorts and much more. The cosmopolitan coolness of Broadbeach is the main hub for Eurovision - Australia Decides. Choose your piece of paradise from Broadie’s vast selection of accommodation and you will be within dancing distance to the Entertainment Centre!

YOUR GUIDE TO WHERE TO STAY IN BROADBEACH

Play time

Come for the entertainment, stay for the city! The Gold Coast carves out its own cultural wave by embracing the City’s iconic beach lifestyle and its playful past. Visit the casino, relax at a surf club, take a brewery tour or check out the culturally cool HOTA. Run wild with the family at one of the world-class theme parks or build skyscrapers in the sand. Hit the boutique stores, shopping centres and lively markets dotting the coastline with your bestie. Or simply kick back by the pool or soak in some warm sunshine at one of the Coast’s famous beaches. Before, after and in between the Australia Decides shows, check out what else there is to do on the Gold Coast.

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Dine like a local

The more the merrier, and there’s plenty to go around! The Gold Coast loves its farm-fresh produce on display at the local markets and awarded baristas pouring coffee just the way you like it. From acai bowls and fresh green juice to a mimosa brunch and artful Japanese dishes equally delicate and delicious. It is a coastline of passionate foodies who like nothing better than tasty and fresh.

YOUR GUIDE TO DINING ON THE GOLD COAST

Locals favorites

The Gold Coast local’s love to share their favourite eateries, take your pick and treat yourself and the family to a fresh new taste of the Gold Coast.

LOCAL’S GUIDE TO WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK

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