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Australia > QLD > Gold
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The Gold Coast is host to an exciting range of sporting events and spectacular entertainment all year round. From fun runs and festivals to competitions and concerts, the calendar of events has something for everyone.
Major events on the calendar include the Indy Car Australia race through the streets of Surfers Paradise, the JAL Marathon, Magic Millions horse-racing Carnival, Australian Surf Life Saving Titles, Billabong Pro Surf carnival, World
Xtreme Games and celebrity packed golf tournaments.
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Honda Indy 300 Surfers Paradise,
FOUR BIG RACES - FOUR BIG DAYS |
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It’s a loud, proud and larger than life four days at the fastest show on earth when Champ Cars and V8 Supercars roll into town and crank out the kilowatts. Racing at speeds close to 300 kilometres per hour around a 4.47km street circuit through Surfers Paradise high rises, next to the world’s greatest coastline, in front of thousands |
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NRMA Insurance Australian Surf Life Saving Championships,
Kurrawa |
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The Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships is the peak surf sports event for the country's 34,000 active
surf lifesavers. More than 7,400 surf lifesavers gather to test their skills against the sand and the surf. The event is open to all proficient
surf lifesavers, however everyone is welcome to come down to Kurrawa to watch the best. |
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Gold Coast Airport Marathon - Gold Coast |
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The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is an award-winning event attracting athletes from every Australian state and territory, the Asia-Pacific region and over 35 countries worldwide,
This event is one of the premier marathons in Australia and is fully AIMS certified. The
event includes a Half Marathon, 10km run, and a 10km walk - all at the same time. |
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Gold Coast Show - Gold Coast
Parklands Showgrounds |
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Every year has seen an increase in the
show's popularity as it attracts thousands of local residents of
every age and social background together with a growing number of
visitors. From the moment you enter the Gold Coast Show, there
will be no shortage of entertainment and best of all, most of it
is part of your Show admission ticket. |
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Quiksilver, Billabong and
Roxy Pro
- Gold Coast |
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The Quiksilver Pro based at Snapper Rocks on Queensland’s Gold Coast, has become one of the most anticipated and revered contests on the Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour. The world’s best surfers, the Gold Coast’s famous weather and nightlife, plus some of the most perfect waves on the planet have helped make this event like no other. |
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Vans Warped Tour - Gold Coast |
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A punk-rock extravaganza, the Vans Warped Tour features many of today's top punk acts on multiple stages. Alongside the rock-out mayhem, skateboarding and BMX daredevils wow audiences with tricks and insane half-pipe action. The Vans Warped Tour combines two extreme forms of entertainment for one unforgettable event! |
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Horse Racing at the Gold Coast Turf Club
- Gold Coast |
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Situated just five minutes from Surfers Paradise Beach the Gold Coast Turf Club has been in operation for over fifty years.
You, your family and friends are welcome to join us every Saturday and for our special Carnival Days. |
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A La Carte in the Park,
Southport and Coolangatta Gold Coast |
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A fodies Dream. Restaurateurs, caterers and wine merchants will gather to participate at this special event to sell their cuisine and wine at a very small price to the public.
The multi-cultural cuisine on offer ranges from Australian, Asian,
Japanese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Italian and to Seafood, Steak and Pancake Restaurants. |
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Mondial Australian Women’s Hardcourt |
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The Mondial Australian Women’s Hardcourts is one of the key tournaments in the Australian Summer Tennis Circuit. It is part of WTA series and attracts some of the world's leading female players in preparation for the Australian Open. |
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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
- Gold Coast |
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Now recognised as Asia-Pacific's largest on-water boat show, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show will feature a huge range of boats, yachts and luxury cruisers from manufacturers from all over Australia as well as the USA, UK, Asia and New Zealand. |
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Pan Pacific Masters Games- Gold Coast |
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The Pan Pacific Masters Games was previously known as the Asia Pacific Masters Games and has been held on the Gold Coast every two years since 1998.
The Pan Pacific Masters Games is an international multi-sport event attracting 10,000 participants across 39 sports. |
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Tastes of the Gold Coast
- Gold Coast |
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An exciting festival showcasing the Gold Coast’s burgeoning food and wine industry is on the menu again this August.
Every weekend in August offers a different course of indulgence, showcasing a range of taste sensations and creative cuisine styles against the spectacular backdrop of our coastal and hinterland scenery. |
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ANZ Ladies Masters
- Gold Coast |
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One of the richest female golf events in the southern hemisphere and is co-sanctioned by the
ALP.
Attracting the cream of women’s international golf to Queensland’s Gold Coast the ANZ Ladies Masters consistently presents the best line-up of the ‘Top 50’ female golfers in the world and is one of the world’s top rating televised women’s golf events. |
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Carlton Draught Prime Minister’s Cup |
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Part of the prestigious Queensland Winter Racing Carnival, the Cup is a premier event on Australia’s racing calendar. It is an exciting mix with the nation’s elite horses, racing industry identities and high fashion.
The Prime Minister’s Cup has run on the Gold Coast continuously for 29 years. The Feature Day carries metropolitan status. |
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Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival |
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For a whirlwind fourteen days in January the Gold Coast hosts a spectacular program of racing, parties, dinners and yearling sales. Queensland’s Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival is an international success story, attracting thousands of people from all corners of the globe. |
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The Gold Coast Triathlon - Luke Harrop Memorial
- Gold Coast |
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The Gold Coast Triathlon - Luke Harrop Memorial, is one of Australia’s leading annual triathlon events. Held at Broadwater Events Parkland, Southport on the Gold Coast, the event includes over $20,000 in prize money and participation by some of Australia’s best
triathletes. |
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Blues on Broadbeach |
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It'll be five days of nothing but da blues when the Blues on Broadbeach Festival hits the streets.
Some of Australia's leading blues artists have signed on for this years event, including Pyscho Zydeco, Chubby Rae and the Elevators, Renee Geyer, Dave Hole and Andy Cowan, just to name a few. |
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