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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…

words by ben stephens When you want to shoot your next surf movie, there are…

by kobi facto Calling all R ‘n’ B lovers…NO, calling all MUSIC lovers! Just in…

words by kobi facto The cooler months are upon us. Throw the topic of winter…

words by ben stephens Hooley Dooley, just like last year and the many before it,…

words by kobi facto We heard you loud and clear amigos! So we’ve brought back…

words by larissa klerck Give mum the gift of deliciousness this Mother’s Day at QT…

words by ben stephens In a word, magic. It was one of those dream events…

words by larissa klerck It’s slowly getting cooler and thus harder to get out of bed…

words by kobi facto The coconut trend is alive and well, especially at QT Gold…

words by kobi facto Dating back to the late 1980’s, the Gold Coast has proved…

words by pj So Autumn just arrived … it’s like it snuck up on us…

words by larissa klerck We know our Instagram feed is pretty rad, but we can’t…

words by ben stephens If you pay close attention to the QT Life beating drum,…

words by pj So, Flight Centre just posted a very cool article outlining the top…

words by ben stephens Cast your mind back to when Taj Burrow released the ‘98…

words by ben stephens Remember when you used to play Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and…

words by ben stephens As you make your way down to any beach in the…

words by ben stephens A couple of days ago I was with some friends and…

words by kobi facto Dumplings are so hot right now. It seems the Year of…

Our favourite local break, Snapper Rocks is gearing up to host the world’s best male…

words by larissa klerck Okay, folks, it’s time to bring to life those island vibes…

words by ben stephens Ya’ boy Michael Eugene Fanning AO has started 2017 off in…

words by kobi facto  The acclaimed and sizzling champagne cabaret BLANC de BLANC premieres on the…

words by kobi factor The Gold Coast has a colourful heritage of filmmaking. Dating back to…

words by larissa klerck The Gold Coast is known for being a health and fitness…

words by kobi facto Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the Gold Coast…

words by kobi facto Valentine’s Day is once again on the horizon and whether you…

hero image by blek le rat’s stencilled self-portrait: The man who walks through walls words by…

words by larissa klerck Although Christmas and New Years have come to an end, the silly…

words by chelsea dulieu Drinks less, save more, eat healthy, join the gym… We’re all…

By Larissa Klerck It seems that the festivities just keep on coming! It’s no secret…

words by niall roeder The Gold Coast is known for a lot of things; bikinis…

words by larissa klerck Out with the old and in with the new! As 2017…

words by kobi facto Ahhh – sweet, sweet holidays…Isn’t the best thing about going on…

words by larissa klerck Christmas means gingerbread and gingerbread means business. There’s a fine art…

words by larissa klerck For us Gold Coasters, nothing says Christmas quite like a cold…

words by kobi facto Set in Los Angeles‘ San Fernando Valley, Boogie Nights is a cult…

words by kobi facto Move over Aperol Spritz, the Rosé revival has arrived! Strolling through…

words by kobi facto Owned and operated by David and Amanda Fisher and their long-time…

cover image by jody pachniuk words by chelsea dulieu With the Summer – and the more…

words by kobi facto If you’re looking to do something a little different for your…

words by chelsea dulieu The Old Fashioned has come back in full gusto in recent years…

words by kobi facto Unless your bloke is a keen fisher, surfer, golfer, muso or hobby-obsessed…

By Larissa Klerck It’s no secret the Gold Coast has become one of Australia’s foodie…

By Kobi Facto There are ‘hipsters’ and then there are ‘hippies’…and on this occasion we…

By Larissa Klerck Are you someone that finds gift shopping to be effortless? You know…

By Ben Stephens Gather the gang, you’re going to need them. As the sun begins…

By Ben Stephens Summer is nipping at our heels, it’s so close you smell the…

By Kobi Facto The year is drawing to an end. It’s been a big one….

By Kobi Facto If hotel walls could talk, they may just tell a few stories…

From November 4 – 5, the Gold Coast will stage an ambitious and bold new…

By Chelsea Dulieu For Gold Coasters, Sunday’s are sacred and the famous ‘Sunday Sesh’ is…

By Kobi Facto It’s that time again! The track is set, the stadiums are built…

By Larissa Klerck As many of you know, it can be truly stressful trying to…

By Kobi Facto The Gold Coast is a dynamic mistress. Glittering beaches flanked by dense…

By Chelsea Dulieu With the summer weather starting to crack through, nothing beats sitting back…

By Chelsea Dulieu Friends with benefits, Tinder dates (I’m using the term dates loosely here…

By Kobi Facto Cabbies across Australia (and the globe) have been shaking their fists in…

By Kobi Facto The glittering Gold Coast – with its miles of golden beaches, laidback…

By Larissa Klerck Ah, it’s been too long between public holiday long weekends. Thank-you Queen…

By Kobi Facto We’ve now come to terms with the fact that activewear is no…

By Larissa Klerck But first, coffee. Keep calm and drink coffee. Coffee keeps us going…

By Kobi Facto The Goldy is set to hold its second annual lesbian, gay, bi,…

By Chelsea Dulieu Everybody has those love/hate relationships with the “oh my gosh, where is…

By Kobi Facto If you don’t move in the “Surfie” circuit then you might not…

By Larissa Klerck The Gold Coast is in incredible place! We are blessed with kilometres…

By Kobi Facto If you have attended at least one of the Gold Coast’s many…

By Chelsea Dulieu. One of the best parts of being a bartender is having the…

By Larissa Klerck.  Are you guilty of day dreaming about sailing Croatia when really you…

By Stephanie Manning. Claudio Kirac is a force to be reckoned with. Apart from being…

By Larissa Klerck. If you’ve recently indulged in an Old Fashioned at Stingray and your…

By Chelsea Dulieu. “What must I do during my stay on the Gold Coast?” This…

By Stephanie Manning. Travel and fashion bloggers make holidays look oh so glamorous. Over and…

By Stephanie Manning. Who would have thought the middle of winter would be so damn…

By Larissa Klerck. Gone are the days of paying top dollar for fresh flowers and…

By Stephanie Manning. Epic arts and fashion markets… who doesn’t love them? However, please take…

By Stephanie Manning. We’re bringing the fire when it comes to freshness and flavour. Stingray…

By Larissa Klerck. If you didn’t see this fella floating above the sand at last…

By Ashleigh Hobson. Every year it’s the same thing, we ask our dads what they…

By Niall Roeder. Once again, arguably Australia’s premier festival produced a mega lineup, and then…

By Larissa Klerck. Meet Joey and Nicoletta, the husband and wife duo who brought the…

By Larissa Klerck. We all love winter for the fact that we can stay inside…

By Stephanie Manning. Art and the Gold Coast doesn’t go hand in hand? You must…

By Ashleigh Hobson. Now with winter well and truly here, we’re not only welcoming the…