flew over southport it was the cuuuutest thing ever!

Hey guys, I've just arrived at the Gold Coast alone and want to play Topgolf since I'm here. However, I noticed you have to pay for a bay, not for a single person.

Would anyone want to join me? Im happy to shout out.

So I’m not normally the person to give a shit about a car on the side of the road, but after more then 2 years of this guy sitting in the same spot you’ve got to wonder what’s his obsession with it. Not to mention everyone slamming on their brakes thinking it’s a mobile speed camera. Maybe someone knows this bloke and could tell me what’s up 🤷‍♂️

As a late 30’s adult, I thought my days of being bullied and intimidated by high school girls was behind me, but apparently not.

I was ordering an early lunch at one of the screens when a huge girls group turned up and some of them hurled abuse at me for (apparently) taking too long. I thought a stern look would work, but it just fuelled the fire. Ended up panic ordering then feeling very uncomfortable waiting for it as they circled round me like hyenas whispering and giving me looks. A teacher then turned up, and I realised it was a school group, but I didn’t clock the name on her t shirt.

I am keen to understand which school this was as I may send an email about the behaviour of the girls in question. I have a picture of them but ideally don’t want to post it.

Thanks for any info.

Might be a stretch but wondering if anyone, likely the males in here, have experience with a urologist on the Gold Coast? Ideally the further south the better

I just found some old DVDs of photos I backed up and here's a shot of Harry from 2000.

He used to visit McDonald's at Pacific Fair just before close and buy a cheap tea (i think was 20c as a token amount vs free). I had chatted​ to him when I worked there in 1995 post close late at night.

Back then he said: "you should start wearing a gas mask... because in the future everyone will and you can say you were a trendsetter"

When covid hit 25 years later I remembered this conversation.

Back then he seemed to be the only visibly homeless person on the coast. Pushing a trolley around. Causing no issues.

A rumour was that he was secretly rich but now as an adult that seems like a mean lie.

Anyway wanted to share as curious to know what happened to him

Hi everyone😇. I've been living on the Gold Coast for almost 7years now, i found that it is really hard to find some friends to hangout with, do surfing or even just to chat over a cup of coffee. I do realize that my work and having family with kids makes it even harder to find friends here, i don't have any social life outside the house. I tried to join a couple of group communities but it was very slow and hard to make some friendship connection. The only people that i talk to mostly are my work mates at work and that's about it. I am having a hard time meeting people here compared to when i was living in bali.

Drop me a message if you guys wanna hangout or just have a coffee somewhere around burleigh, or if you wanna watch some live music, or anything😇.

Please no judgement or harsh comments🙇. Thank you.

Regardless of your political leanings, or views of the matter of this ATO Credit Card Ban, comments like this are completely disgusting, violent and aren’t parliamentary.

These words aren't appropriate for a leader, or for anyone I think we would want representing us in Parliament.

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for recommendations for car hire on the Gold Coast for just one day.
Mainly around surfers paradise.

So far, I've come across the following options:

• Dave's Car Rental: https://web.rentalcarmanager.com/API32/daves-car-rental/index
• OCR Australia: https://ocr-australia.com/
• MiCarHire: https://www.micarhire.com.au/prices.html
• Riide

Most of the other options I've found are either at the airport or further north, so I'm ideally looking for something more convenient around the central Gold Coast.

Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with any of the above? I'd particularly appreciate feedback on pricing, hidden fees, bond requirements, vehicle condition and how easy the pickup and return process is.

I'm also happy to hear about any other local companies you'd recommend.

Thanks in advance! Hopefully this post will also help future travellers looking for a simple, one-day car hire option on the Gold Coast. 😊

A white Toyota Yaris parked at the Pimpama City Shopping Centre has this on their windscreen as the security is making rounds slapping it on vehicles that are parked there when they have taken the train to work.

For my job I drive all over the north end of the coast. I pass the road works at the connector at multiple points all through out the day. I see one or two lady tradies at every works. Most with a full face of makeup. They look bored not doing much every single time. They are dressed in new hi vis that remains spotless all day. I was thinking they are stop go workers but most works have stop lights already. All the male tradies are dirty as by lunchtime and have oldish looking hi vis. Most seem to be working most of the time. Just curious cos it looks like a pretty nice job and if they have any positions available lol

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a sunscreen that absorbs into the skin well, doesn’t look wet and is really good for dry & sensitive skin - especially my face.

Any sunscreen I get on my face right now seems to not properly absorb into my skin, looks really wet/oily and then makes my already sensitive facial skin flare up and go red.

I really need to find a sunscreen that is great for dry and sensitive facial skin and would really appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you!!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a sunscreen that absorbs into the skin well, doesn’t look wet and is really good for dry & sensitive skin - especially my face.

Any sunscreen I get on my face right now seems to not proper absorb into my skin, looks really wet/oily and then makes my already sensitive facial skin flare up and go red.

I really need to find a sunscreen that is great for dry and sensitive facial skin and would really appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you!!

Hi all, me and my partner are headed to the gold coast for 10 nights on the 10th of november this year. Does anyone have some good recommendations for good food joints in the gold coast area more specifically surfers paradise? Many thanks 🤙

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My mate loves cold brew but he can never find a cafe that does it. We are catching up this week and it's my time to pick the shop so just wondering where has good cold brew.?

Hey everyone! 😊

I’m 28F on the Gold Coast and looking to make some new friends and meet some like-minded people.

I’d love to expand my social circle and meet people who are keen to get out and do things, whether that’s grabbing a coffee, checking out markets, trying new food spots, going for walks, or just having a good chat and seeing if we click.

I’m pretty easygoing and open to meeting people from all walks of life. Making friends as an adult can be a bit awkward, so I thought I’d put myself out there and see if anyone else is in the same boat!

Feel free to send me a message if you’re keen to chat. 😊

Just to clarify, I’m genuinely looking for friendships, not dates or hookups!

So I had an idea. The current sign didn't really work because they faced the wrong way to be able to read the letters and Street Racers were using it as a photo op location.

They could take each individual letter and put it somewhere in the City of Gold Coast and make it like a trail you could pose in front of, eg put the

A in Ashmore

C in Carrara

D at ???? Dreamworld?

G in Gaven

L in Labrador

O in Ormeau and Oxenford

S in Surfers or Stapylton

T in Tugun or Tedder Ave or Tallebudgera

Could probably paint the pole bases a different colour for each one.

I saw on the Brisbane sub they are in bloom. I fancy an afternoon walk to take them in.

Hi! I saw that Fright Nights has a ticket for $129 for entry at 2pm. Would you have to leave and re-enter at 5pm for the actual event itself, or are you meant to stay?
I was thinking about getting the $129 ticket instead of the $99 one, however, I’d like to go to my BnB and shower/dress up before I return. Is that a possibility? I’ve been before, and ended up hot, sweaty and sticky all night and would like a reset at some point.

Hello guys, I'm coming to Gold Coast from a country town in South Australia for a holiday by myself.

Just wondering what the night-life is like there and where to meet people. I've being told it's hit or miss here so after a few suggestions.

I'll be staying at Surfers Paradise so I know i will be near Cavill Avenue where some nightclubs are based but also heard things about the Burleigh pavilion so I'm open to anything.

Thank You

Hello, I have to travel from the US for work to Brisbane for a few days between Christmas and New Years (fun!). I have been before and done Straddie, Noosa, etc. as a tourist. I am going to come a few days early after spending pre-Christmas with family…and I can arrive in Brisbane and stay at a beach December 23-26 - I will be there solo, no kids! So not looking for the Marriott, etc. Two things I’d appreciate feedback on:

1. If anyone has any insight on what the vibe/busy-ness/open-ness of things are on Christmas Eve/Christmas but guessing many families head to the beach for the holidays. Many hotels are already sold out in smaller places like Noosa Head and Straddie. Based on what I see available seems like best hotel options are along Surfers Paradise down to Burleigh Heads. If anyone has other recs for better areas with hotels that may not already be booked, open to it!
2. I really just want to relax and chill at the beach. I prefer a little of my own space at the beach and will be quiet/chill. I’ll go for a swim and play in the waves (between flags, I know!). I’m not terribly picky about a pool as I prefer beach and NOT interested in nightlife. I’d probably get takeout for my room and prefer to just walk anywhere. I was looking through accommodations and I’d be curious in thoughts or ideas….price isn’t a huge deal as work is paying for a lot of the trip!

-Langham - Seems like it’s out of hustle and bustle of SP, and modern and maybe a little less kiddy. However, area around looks like limited food/cafes outside of what’s in the hotel?

-Meriton SP - I know it’s more in SP, which isn’t quiet/chill, but I’d either be high up in my room or at the beach. Seems like there’s more around but also the beach may not be as good there?

-Mondrian Gold Coast - close to Burleigh Head, which I know is a cool area - but also is this beach busier than others? Or about the same? Hotel seems equally new/nice as Langham, but this is also most expensive.

-Editing to also add: Rhapsody (seems less out of hustle of SP but curious about quality)

I’m leaning towards Mondrian but given this is a simple 3 day trip of beach and chill - is it worth the extra price vs a Meriton SP? I would love any feedback about beaches/staying around Christmas! Thank you.