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With winter looming, we’re gifting you our favourite comfort meal. Yamagen’s signature Dry Aged Duck Breast is a dish that fuses refinement and warmth to offer a…

On the Gold Coast, creativity doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it hums quietly in the background. In stolen…

From rooftop ‘I do’s’ kissed by golden hour to starlit soirées that sparkle well past…

Have you heard the news? QT Gold Coast has recently been EcoTourism Certified for demonstrating…

Ever wondered how our pastry team consistently pushes the boundaries, creating the unexpected each and…

In partnership with Patron, Stingray presents a new sip-worthy line-up of handcrafted cocktails to wet…

In between content creation, photoshoots and being a mum, we took five with local creative,…

You’ve trimmed the tree, finalised the menu and placed an order for QT at Home…

Welcome to the House of QT, where an effervescent world of adventure awaits. In fabulous…

What do a bevy of expired EpiPens, an unopened box of floppy discs and a…

To live a full life is to create chaos, sweet, sweet, stylish chaos. Think hitting…

If you’ve been fortunate enough to spend the night in one of our QT King…

Hey QTies of GC, the stars are coming to town. We eagerly await for the…

As Rihanna so aptly sings, “Please don’t stop the music”, and baby – there’s no…

This apple didn’t fall from the Yamagen tree. Introducing the latest (and sweetest) taste of…

A recovery pool party in the name of men’s mental health? Tell us more! With…

The incredibly talented Jess Lambert encompasses our love of the Gold Coast in her stunning…

A record can take you back to your favourite place, a song can define the…

Tacos, tequila and tunes! Craving some insanely delicious tacos on a Tuesday? Stingray has you…

Taking on Dry July? We’ll drink to that! The Mixology Masters at Yamagen have created…

QTies, you know we’re all about the unexpected – Q The QT Riesling. That’s right,…

At Yamagen, indulgence is best paired with whisky and chocolate, so we dedicated an entire…

Before you embark on your happily ever after, first there has to be a wedding and there’s nothing QT Gold Coast loves more than to be part of memorable moment you walk down the aisle.

Hands up who needs to add a little Yin to their Yang? Us too! Luckily,…

QT were lucky enough to host the band during a once-in-a-lifetime gig on the Gold Coast Airport runway, and caught up with Bass Player, Emma Sheppard.

Turn your kitchen into the ultimate izakaya dining experience. Where you’ll ignite your senses for a night of vibrant refined flavours and uncover the secrets of Yamagen Japanese Executive Chef Adam Lane mastery.

In celebration of spaQ reopening, we are on the search for Australia’s best beauty finds…

When you think of design, fashion and art – you think of Hayley O’Connor. We sit down with local Graphic Designer and Illustrator to see what she got up too during her WFHotel.

Usually this time of year we are eagerly awaiting marathon lovers and goers from around…

Greer Simpson has been announced as the guest speaker at the Gold Coast Film Festival’s…

1. ENTER EARLY “There seems to be an indescribable ‘pull’ or certain magnetic energy that…

In partnership with SKEYNDOR, the seductive range of facials has been developed to arm you……

We’re chuffed to have been included on the Gold Coast MONOPOLY board as a green…

With less than a week until the infamous Dîner en Blanc returns to the Gold…

Consider yourself a picnic enthusiast? Then it’s time to add Le Dîner en Blanc to…

THE DRESS From bold florals to playful polka dots, Pacific Fair has a dress for…

2018 PLATINUM LUNCH Mark your diary for Friday 19th October as the Platinum Lunch takes…

Last night, 5000 people were tucking into pasta in Broadwater Parklands. Why? It was the…

Lilly Piri is a Brisbane-born artist who creates whimsical illustrations using coloured pencils and acrylics….

The Gold Coast is set to light up this week when GLOW returns to the…

Is he the Thin White Duke, Ziggy Stardust or the Picasso of Pop? You can…

The Gold Coast is clearly one of those dream holiday destinations that you just can’t…

If you missed out on the overwhelmingly enormous Byron Bay Bluesfest and its tsunami of…

Classic Flow Live: Yoga by the Lake has been described as a “blissed-out combination of…

Did you see them setting up that massive stage on the Surfers Paradise beach area?…

Can you hear that in the air? It’s the sound of greatness mixed with people…

So, the Commonwealth Games are in full swing! The sun is shining on the beautiful…

The Gold Coast is pumping with all things Commonwealth Games at the moment but at…

Holy Jebus! Can you believe that, as of today, it’s only 14 days until the…

We’ve all heard of ladies who lunch, brunch and enjoy primp and proper High Tea…

The Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast and the Roxy Pro Gold Coast are currently happening on, you guessed it,…

With the 2018 Commonwealth Games in sight, as a city being transformed for the world…

Where does one find the best damn Gold Coast toasties? The top toasted sanga in…

The Gold Coast’s largest arts and cultural festival, Bleach Festival, is returning in 2018 with…

If you live on the Gold Coast or are going to the Gold Coast and…

Following the huge success of QT Gold Coast’s Pin-Up Pool Party series in 2017, retro…

Coolangatta, on the southern end of the Gold Coast, is soon to host an influx…

This February, the Gold Coast is embracing a more childlike mindset and transforming the golden…

The Couch Outloud live talk show provides a glimpse into the lives of those that…

The Gold Coast food scene is one that has evolved a lot in the last…

On a map, the Gold Coast hinterland is the green patch to the left of the ‘Goldy’…

19 Karen Contemporary Artspace is exactly what it sounds like. A one storey warehouse-looking modern…

Not all the Gold Coast Instagram accounts are influencers. “Influencer”. Now, there’s a word that…

The Gold Coast has some of the best beaches in the world and, I swear,…

It’s the social event of the season, the ultimate in luxury, the race that stops…

Let’s be honest guys, no one loves anything more than a weekend full of being…

Scram acai, move over kombucha, get outta here kale and quinoa. If you haven’t already…

At QT Gold Coast, we sure do love smooth Sunday session tunes, upbeat TGIF beats…

The mercury is rising; it’s hot, it’s balmy. A swim or shower really is the…

Imagine combining your next board meeting, annual conference, team weekend or corporate function with some…

If you’re looking to do something a little different for your Christmas Party this year,…

QT Hotels & Resorts recently went on the road with Australian fashion label La Maison…

Summer on the Gold Coast is right around the corner and our Instagram feeds have…

The Gold Coast is quickly becoming one of Australia’s most exciting and diverse foodie scenes….

“Who run the world? Girls”. With Sportette Summit soon to be going down on the…

In August this year, Rebecca Ryan and Robert Smith were married in a picturesque secret…

If the Gold Coast was a wardrobe, and its contents were shops, the wardrobe would…

Ugandan born Australian fashion stylist, Elizabeth McMahon, is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, stylist and event host….

“Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain. Sunny, you smiled at me and really…

Let’s face it; the Gold Coast is all about the great outdoors. So when the…

19Karen, the Gold Coast’s darling contemporary art space, will be seeing out 2017 with three…

It’s that time again! The track is set, the stadiums are built and rev-heads across…

After a successful season on the Gold Coast earlier this year as part of Bleach*…

As we get to the weekend, the forecast is looking to bring some rather warm…

Minjerribah (aka North Stradbroke Island) is undoubtedly one of the most stunning places in South…

From flaming effigies in the Nevada desert to artworks perched atop the cliffs of Bondi,…

DING DING – school’s out! Game on parents – it’s over to you. While some…

Where can one sip the best coffee on the Gold Coast? Cuppa Joe, brain juice,…

For many, hearing that there’s a massive “open house” planned for the Gold Coast is…

Just in case you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last eight weeks, the all…

Did you know our fine city’s natural landscape includes 57 kilometres of coastline and 21,000…

From our vintage Holden at the ready, iconic blue jumpsuits at Reception or the photographic…

You deserve some down-time! Honestly, you do! Our uber connected modern lifestyles mean we have…

There’s something in the air…the weather is warming up and we’re looking forward to going…

Oh it is a delightful time of year! Sparkling Gold Coast days, birds chirping and…

There are just two more weeks to go before the Gold Coast’s highly anticipated Le…

There is nothing more life affirming than watching the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean…

From time to time a piece pops up from an Australian tourism body and it…

It’s the hottest ticket in town and now fully sold out – the Gold Coast’s…

It takes a sure and accomplished eye to tackle the total redesign of a much-loved…

This year between 12,000 and 15,000 humpback whales will migrate north from Antarctic waters to…

When it comes to making things, the Japanese are precise and meticulous. Refining to the…

Listen up folks, exciting developments are afoot. Remember the Japanese teppanyaki restaurant (and champion of…

words by ben stephens Our brothers and sisters that find themselves in the southern states…

words by kobi facto What is it with Gold Coasters and “winter”? It’s a delightful…

words by kobi facto We have all secretly coveted another woman’s designer fashion at one…

words by niall roeder We’re not exactly sure who started the craft brewery scene on…

words by ben stephens When it comes to waxing your stick and heading out for…

words by larissa klerck What’s better than enjoying a picnic on Burleigh Hill with a…

words by larissa klerck You know when you’re scrolling thru your newsfeed and you see…

words by kobi facto Set to attract more than 27,000 participants of all ages and…

words by kobi facto Some of the best holiday stories start with, “I met a…

words by larissa klerck Brrr, it’s cold outside, and the beach is becoming less tempting…

words by kobi facto Just when you think you’ve seen it all…90’s boy band and…

words by chelsea dulieu Now I’m not talking about that sneaky ‘sick day’ we’ve all…

words by ben stephens As the weather begins to get a little colder, it’s time…

words by kobi facto Don’t we all sometimes dream of finding an enchanted lamp that would…

words by kobi facto What is it about this cooler weather that has us reaching…

images by the very talented cait miers words by ben stephens Let me introduce you…

words by kobi facto Put your hand on your heart, proud Gold Coasters! Local gal…

words by kobi facto When she’s not impersonating mermaids, princesses, fairies, snow queens, pirates or…

words by ben stephens There are certain things that make the Gold Coast the brilliant…

words by larissa klerck You’ve heard people talking about it and you’ve seen the snapchats…

Sometimes I wish I was a full-time Blogger. I wish I had an Instagram feed…

words by larissa klerck Okay QT Lifer’s, get ready for a weekend of deliciousness, the…

words by ben stephens Across the QT Family, there is nothing that we cherish more…

words by kobi facto We all love a good rags-to-riches story – even more so…

interview by kobi facto She’s the blonde bestie, the social butterfly, the fashionista, the party…

words by kobi facto There isn’t a week that goes by that isn’t stacked full…

words by ben stephens Buying souvenirs for friends and family when on holiday is an…

words by kobi facto Mud Masks are a thing! Not just for sleepovers and girls-nights…

cover image by Go Suga – Lucifers Birth words by kobi facto QT Gold Coast is…