When 45,000 boat enthusiasts, superyacht owners, and curious locals descend on Hope Island in late May, Sanctuary Cove transforms into something halfway between a floating penthouse and a boating trade show. The marina fills with everything from modest fishing boats to 165-foot superyachts that sit at the dock like they own the place. Sea trials run all day. Cocktails flow… Read more →
The World Bowls Championships visits Gold Coast every 4 years — most recently in 2023. Next Gold Coast edition dates TBC. Free spectator entry at Broadbeach Bowls Club. Read more →
Blues on Broadbeach celebrates its 25th anniversary in May 2026 with four days of free live music across outdoor and indoor stages, headlined by The Teskey Brothers. Read more →
Watch the world’s best surfers battle at the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro presented by GWM in May 2026. Free spectator entry at Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta. Events, dates and where to stay. Read more →