{"id":29538,"date":"2024-10-30T13:22:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T02:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=29538"},"modified":"2025-05-29T16:02:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T06:02:44","slug":"guide-to-gold-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/guide-to-gold-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold Coast Discovery: A Guide to Queensland&#8217;s Playground"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Join Natalie Bassingthwaighte and daughter Harper as they uncover the gems of the Gold Coast on a luxury road trip in a brand-new Land Rover Discovery.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luxury Escapes recently invited Natalie Bassingthwaighte and daughter Harper to experience the ultimate Queensland road trip \u2013 from the <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/gold-coast-hinterland-road-trip\/\">Gold Coast Hinterland<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/north-stradbroke-island-off-road-day-trip\/\">Brisbane and North Stradbroke Island<\/a> \u2013 in the brand-new Land Rover Discovery. With plenty of room for the entire family, impressive fuel economy and ample boot space for beach kits like boogie boards, towels and Eskies, this luxurious and versatile SUV was the perfect companion for their trip.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to recreate Nat and Harper\u2019s adventure? Explore their jam-packed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FoRMCbzH38I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one-day Gold Coast itinerary below<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"videowrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FoRMCbzH38I?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-AU&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where To Stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Imperial Hotel Gold Coast&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First stop: the spectacular Imperial Hotel Gold Coast. Now an independent hotel, the Imperial retains all the glitz and glamour of its former life as a Palazzo Versace. From the grand circular driveway to the opulent Italian exterior and chandelier-lit lobby, the hotel exudes glamour at every turn. With complimentary self-parking for your Land Rover Discovery, it\u2019s the perfect base for the first leg of your Queensland road trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check in to your room and admire the dazzling view over the hotel\u2019s lagoon pool, but don&#8217;t linger too long: the signature Imperial afternoon tea at the lavish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimperialgc.com.au\/restaurants-and-bars\/le-jardin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Jardin<\/a> awaits. With delicate savoury dishes, decadent sweet treats and fresh scones with homemade jam, the Couture High Tea is a playful take on traditional high tea; it\u2019s an elegant way to kick off any road trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_f56599a42ae436435f80c1adfadfd05e\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Imperial Hotel Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Queensland\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/imperial-hotel-gold-coast-queensland-australia\/0062y00000C30izAAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC  LuxPlus  mapped \" data-name=\"Imperial Hotel Gold Coast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div 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height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/dhykoe7gtilrm4hjezu.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/dhykoe7gtilrm4hjezu.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/dhykoe7gtilrm4hjezu.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/dhykoe7gtilrm4hjezu.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/dhykoe7gtilrm4hjezu.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Imperial Hotel Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Queensland 6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/ykixjzflkthxbn5cz366.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/ykixjzflkthxbn5cz366.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/ykixjzflkthxbn5cz366.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/ykixjzflkthxbn5cz366.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/ykixjzflkthxbn5cz366.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Imperial Hotel Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Queensland 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/ovl9nd2cdw5qrs6e9dpc.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/ovl9nd2cdw5qrs6e9dpc.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/ovl9nd2cdw5qrs6e9dpc.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/ovl9nd2cdw5qrs6e9dpc.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/ovl9nd2cdw5qrs6e9dpc.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Imperial Hotel Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Queensland 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/imperial-hotel-gold-coast-queensland-australia\/0062y00000C30izAAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC deal_card LuxPlus  mapped \" data-name=\"Imperial Hotel Gold Coast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Gold Coast, Queensland<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Imperial Hotel Gold Coast<\/div><span class=\"inclusions_label\">Luxury Escapes inclusions:<\/span><div class=\"inclusions_list\"><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/coffee_cup.svg\" alt=\"coffee_cup\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Daily breakfast<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.7<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Excellent<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">1329 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$639<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$659<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$757<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-12%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Imperial Hotel Gold Coast\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Gold Coast\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Queensland\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.4\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 1329,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n        \"worstRating\": 1\n    },\n    \"priceRange\": \"3 nights from $659 USD\",\n    \"photo\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/s9o39d3k0q28womk0bni.webp\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/ft59eoxnffiw9q6jod.webp\",\n    \"description\": \"Waterfront Gold Coast Luxury with Poolside Dining & Private Marina\",\n    \"amenityFeature\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"LocationFeatureSpecification\",\n            \"name\": \"Daily breakfast\"\n        }\n    ],\n    \"geo\": {\n        \"@type\": \"GeoCoordinates\",\n        \"latitude\": -27.96710220493396,\n        \"longitude\": 153.42597527727182\n    }\n}<\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Currumbin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located just 45 minutes&#8217; drive from the buzz of Gold Coast\u2019s Main Beach is Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Out-of-town visitors will have no problem navigating new roads on the drive; the Land Rover Discovery&#8217;s safety features include blind spot aids, rear parking sensors and Lane Keep Assist to prevent unintended land drifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to an impressive array of native Australian and exotic animals \u2013 including koalas, dingos, red pandas and lemurs \u2013 the sanctuary offers fun for the entire family. Take Nat and Harper&#8217;s leads by taking your experience to the next level with Tree Top Challenge, an aerial adventure through the rainforest canopy with more than 100 challenges (including 14 thrilling ziplines). Scared of heights? Fear not \u2013 if Nat can do it, you can too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try stand-up paddleboarding at Tallebudgera Creek, Palm Beach&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-SUP.png.png\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-29540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-SUP.png.png 800w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-SUP.png-350x197.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-SUP.png-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With no shortage of pristine waterways and sunny days, the Gold Coast is a photogenic setting for a stand-up paddleboarding adventure. For their next activity, Nat and Harper took to the waters of Tallebudgera Creek in Palm Beach for their own stand-up paddleboarding journey. If, unlike Nat and Harper, you&#8217;re an old-hand at stand-up paddleboarding (or other watersports) the Land Rover Discovery has room for the whole family <em>and <\/em>your kit with its seven full-sized seats and generous storage and boot capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admire panoramic views from Burleigh Hill&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A local favourite, Burleigh Hill is a hidden gem offering panoramic views over the beach and some truly epic surf breaks. Wander along the boardwalk, taking in the stunning coastal scenery and vibrant atmosphere of this beachside community. The hilltop is also a great place to people-watch and soak up a little more of the Queensland sunshine.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Land-Rover-GC.png\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-29575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Land-Rover-GC.png 800w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Land-Rover-GC-350x197.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Land-Rover-GC-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where To Eat &amp; Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy a beachfront lunch at The Tropic, Burleigh Heads&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve worked up an appetite so it&#8217;s time for lunch! Drive up to Burleigh Heads for a sun-kissed lunch at <a href=\"https:\/\/thetropic.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Tropic<\/a>. Overlooking the rolling cobalt waves of Burleigh Beach, the restaurant offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu of fresh seafood, small plates and reimagined classics designed to be shared. Tuck into dishes like Goldband snapper and king prawn tagliatelle paired with shareable delights like puffed spiced bread, roast pumpkin hummus and ocean-fresh natural oysters. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Burleigh-768x1024.png?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Burleigh-768x1024.png?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Burleigh-768x1024.png?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Burleigh-768x1024.png?strip=info&#038;w=1440&#038;ssl=1 1440w\" alt=\"-\" data-height=\"1920\" data-id=\"29541\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/land-rover-burleigh\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Burleigh-768x1024.png\" data-width=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Burleigh-768x1024.png?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 1 of 2 in full-screen\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Tropic-1-768x1024.png?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Tropic-1-768x1024.png?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Tropic-1-768x1024.png?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Tropic-1-768x1024.png?strip=info&#038;w=1440&#038;ssl=1 1440w\" alt=\"-\" data-height=\"1920\" data-id=\"29542\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/land-rover-tropic-1\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Tropic-1-768x1024.png\" data-width=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-Tropic-1-768x1024.png?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 2 of 2 in full-screen\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wind down with sunset drinks at Glass Dining &amp; Lounge, Gold Coast&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the sun sets, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassrestaurant.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glass Dining &amp; Lounge<\/a> at Marina Mirage to reflect on your jam-packed day on the Gold Coast. Take a seat on the deck as the setting sun bathes the marina in golden hues. &nbsp;Not only is this waterfront lounge the perfect place to end the day, it\u2019s conveniently also right next door to the Imperial Hotel so you don&#8217;t have far to go when it&#8217;s time to hit the hay and rest up ahead of the next leg of your Queensland road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Land-Rover-logo-new-350x59.png\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-29564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Land-Rover-logo-new-350x59.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Land-Rover-logo-new-1024x172.png 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Land-Rover-logo-new-768x129.png 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Land-Rover-logo-new-1536x258.png 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Land-Rover-logo-new.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This article was produced in partnership with Land Rover Discovery. Natalie travelled in the 24MY Discovery R-Dynamic HSE P360.<\/em> <em>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.landrover.com.au\/discovery\/discovery\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Land Rover Discovery<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To see Natalie and Harper&#8217;s road trip in action, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FoRMCbzH38I&amp;list=PLkzQ4Qj2NfZBiuQVBiwBzHVWg2wxGdIOe&amp;index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full episode<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover the Gold Coast<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover the Gold Coast\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div 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class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$579<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,328<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-56%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000V0JjxYAF\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_81a4d08ffd9427dc9369d96b97250603\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/rhapsody-resort-gold-coast-queensland-australia\/006RF00000V0JjxYAF\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Rhapsody Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/fc74ucelqicxx4q04qt.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/fc74ucelqicxx4q04qt.webp 250w, 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class=\"price\">$649<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,289<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-49%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000G2JTaAAN\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_6159334d12f3e1c44767880fc7009473\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-star-grand-gold-coast-queensland-australia\/0062y00000G2JTaAAN\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"The Star Grand Gold Coast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/zjv8gfd8ckrgcnvr62yn.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/zjv8gfd8ckrgcnvr62yn.webp 250w, 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https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/02loex97pr999w3rg5u.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/02loex97pr999w3rg5u.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/02loex97pr999w3rg5u.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Mondrian Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads, Queensland\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Burleigh Heads, Queensland<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Mondrian Gold Coast<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Elegant Gold Coast Suites &#038; Apartments with Onsite Pool Club &#038; Wellness Spa<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 studio from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$351<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000Bdt5pAAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2463c4d82fe5990c769a02c0b6c4a39e\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/intercontinental-sanctuary-cove-resort-gold-coast-queensland-australia\/0062y00000Bdt5pAAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, an IHG Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/40htmq7yz7bjphi9p2nb.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/40htmq7yz7bjphi9p2nb.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/40htmq7yz7bjphi9p2nb.webp 400w, 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