AWARD WINNING AND IT SHOWS!

My all-time favourite date night on the GC has just been named a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice winner for 2025 @sofiasbroadbeach ❤️

That puts them among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide, voted on by the people who matter most, the ones who keep coming back.

Broadbeach isn’t Italy, but after a glass of their Vermentino, it’s certainly close. Aperol shelves, marble tables and a terrazzo bar dripping in greenery. 

Owner Henry built Sofia’s after spending four years in Florence: unhurried, generous & made for sharing.

FOR THE LOVE OF PASTA!

Beyond thrilled to introduce Natalie, owner of The Pasta Emporium in Robina, known for their fresh handmade pasta @the_pasta_emporium.

We first spotted Natalie’s incredible content a few weeks back, when we heard she was running a pasta making class @m.o.u.s.t.a.c.h.e (one of our absolute fave restaurants). A few DMs later, we were so honoured to visit her store and meet Natalie + her gorgeous colleague Chiara, all the way from 🇮🇹.

She grew up on the Gold Coast, helping her parents run their cafes, restaurants and deli. When COVID hit, she needed to pivot to support her young family, selling takeaway lasagnes to locals.

Within weeks she had real traction, and that’s how The Pasta Emporium was born.

WHAT A CATCH! - PETER’S FISH MARKET

Ask any local where to find the best fish and chips on the Gold Coast and the answer comes in fast, without hesitation and its @petersfishmarketgc.

If you've holidayed at Main Beach, chances are you've already stood in that queue, unwrapped that steaming hot paper parcel, and eaten it somewhere by the water without really planning to. It's less a restaurant recommendation than a rite of passage.

Locals have grown up on it and if visitors are lucky enough they get let in on the secret.

Behind the queue, and behind every one of those stories, are the Peter’s family.

There's a particular kind of person who can walk into a struggling business and simply see it differently to everyone else, Peter Peters is one of them.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ON THE GOLD COAST

From brain busting challenges to adrenaline pumping experiences, here’s how to keep those cheeky preteens entertained on the Goldie.

The Gold Coast has endless activities for kids of all ages, but once they hit double digits, their interests often turn towards more engaging, challenging, and exciting experiences. If you’re looking to keep your crew entertained with something a little more interactive, thrilling, or creative, here’s your go to list for the best Gold Coast activities right now.