Local Area & Events
Get Ready for Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival 2020 with Aloha Apartments
Not long after the excitement of Christmas and New Year's Eve, the Gold Coast will kick off 2020 with one of its biggest annual events: The Star Gold ...
Spend Christmas & New Year’s Eve at Aloha Beach Accommodation Gold Coast
Side by side with summer, Christmas marks the most exciting time to visit the Gold Coast, where both locals and holidaymakers come together to raise t...
Experience Melbourne Cup 2019 on the Gold Coast with Aloha Apartments
It's back and not to be missed! The Melbourne Cup returns in November and you can enjoy all of the action live on the Gold Coast with our central Surf...
What's On Spring 2019 Gold Coast - Pink Ribbon Cup Raceday
Head to Aquis Park this spring for Pink Ribbon Cup Raceday - a full day at the races with gourmet food and drinks and an incredible atmosphere to enjo...
5 Exciting Restaurants to Try Near Our Surfers Paradise Beach Apartments
With our central location near Surfers Paradise Beach and Paradise Centre, you can complement your Surfers Paradise holiday with some of the best plac...
Must-See August Shows at HOTA Near Our Gold Coast Beach Apartments
Visit Surfers Paradise this August and make your stay even more memorable with one of these upcoming shows at Home of the Arts Gold Coast - just a sto...
Don't Miss Dancing on the Green July at HOTA - NAIDOC Celebrations
Each first Sunday of the month, the brand new Outdoor Stage at Home of the Arts comes to life with Dancing on the Green - an unmissable event of live ...
Attend Gold Coast Expo 2019 with Our Surfers Paradise Family Accommodation
Book your Surfers Paradise family accommodation for this year's Gold Coast Expo - a three-day expo hosting a wide spread of exhibitors in RVs and cara...
See Wicked This Winter with Our Surfers Paradise Beach Apartments
Wicked is soon returning to Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast and you can make sure not to miss it by booking our Surfers Paradise family accommodati...
Be Near Single and Ready to Mingle Expo with Aloha Surfers Paradise
Find your perfect match on the Gold Coast with Single and Ready to Mingle Expo - soon to arrive at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre nea...
Exciting May Events in Surfers Paradise Near Aloha Apartments
Surfers Paradise LIVE Once again, Surfers Paradise will come alive with festival activity with the return of the ever-popular Surfers Paradise LIVE....
Enjoy the Festival of Film, Music and Dance This April!
Arriving near our Surfers Paradise family accommodation this April, the Festival of Film, Music and Dance is guaranteed to be an exciting event for al...
Not to Miss at HOTA in April Near Our Surfers Paradise Beach Apartments
Respect, A Natural Woman Pay homage to none other than the great Aretha Franklin in Respect, A Natural Woman - a touching yet exuberant tribute to one...
Catch the Ocean Film Festival World Tour at HOTA Near Aloha Apartments
The esteemed Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back for 2019 with an exciting stop on the Queensland Gold Coast....
Laugh It Up for One Whole Week at GC Laughs Festival This March!
Start your autumn rolling on the floor with laughter at this year's GC Laughs Festival....
Stay at Aloha Apartments for These Exciting February Events at HOTA
Book our Surfers Paradise beach apartments and be just moments away from Home of the Arts (HOTA), which will be hosting a number of exciting events th...
Book Our Gold Coast Beach Apartments for the 2019 Magic Millions
The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival will return bigger than ever for 2019 with more than a week of nonstop horse racing excitement here on the...
Experience a Celtic Christmas with A Taste of Irish Christmas This December
Presented by Pace Entertainment, A Taste of Irish Christmas is a high-spirited dance performance that's a must-see this festive season....
See The Happiest Refugee - Live! in Surfers Paradise with Aloha
Well-known for his appearances on top Australian TV shows Thank God You're Here, Good News Week, Top Gear Australia and more, national treasure AHN DO...
See the World Premiere of MEERA with Aloha Apartments
See the World Premiere of MEERA with Aloha Apartments....
Get Set for the 2018 Pan Pacific Masters Games
Get Set for the 2018 Pan Pacific Masters Games! Book our Gold Coast Beach apartments today for the perfect location to dive headfirst into the 2018 Pa...
Stay at Aloha Apartments to Enjoy These Exciting Shows at HOTA
Sing along to "What a Wonderful World" and more in The Louis Armstrong Legacy, a moving tribute concert to one of the most iconic jazz music artists o...
Experience Skydiving and Whale-Watching This October
This October brings two exciting events to the Gold Coast, which you can enjoy within moments at our Surfers Paradise family accommodation....
Meet Renowned Authors at Romancing the Coast
Meet authors new and old and near and far at Romancing the Coast this September....
Unmissable Upcoming Events on the Gold Coast
2018 Gold Coast Car Show The Gold Coast Car Show is back! This two-day event which features the Rockabilly Retro Car Caravan Show as well as the Inspi...
See Ruddigore and Bang on a Can All-Stars This August
Ruddigore, or the Witch's Curse One of Gilbert Sullivan's most famous operas comes to the Gold Coast this winter....
Why You Should Visit Surfers Paradise Over the School Holiday
Searching for the perfect break this school holiday? Look no further than the Gold Coast, where fantastic family attractions and scenic beaches will p...
What's On this June in Surfers Paradise
SeaFire 2018 will return this winter with more fireworks on Surfers Paradise Beach....
Surfers Paradise LIVE is Back for Its 2nd Event
Surfers Paradise LIVE is back for its second event! After a successful 3-day festival in 2017, this award-winning music festival returns this 2018 wit...
6 Unmissable Shows to Catch This May at HOTA
6 Unmissable Shows to Catch This May at HOTA Musical Fairytales Musical Fairytales is a magical concert for those with a taste for classical....
Calling All Film Fanatics! The Gold Coast Film Festival Returns in April
Calling All Film Fanatics! The Gold Coast Film Festival Returns in April The 16th annual Gold Coast Film Festival will return from April 17 to April 2...
12 Days of Nonstop Fun on the Gold Coast with Festival 2018!
12 days of nonstop competitive sport will take over the Gold Coast this April with the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, and set to complement this ...
Live Music Shows You Shouldn’t Miss This March
Adam Eckersley and Brooke McClymont Adam Eckersley and Brooke MyClymont have been on the Australian music scene for a long time....
Go Green on the Gold Coast for St. Patrick's Day!
Celebrate St....
Celebrate Christmas at the Arts Centre Gold Coast this December
Within moments from our Surfers Paradise family accommodation you can get in the Christmas spirit with exciting festive shows ready to take over the A...
Start Christmas with Dreamworld's Corporate Festive Christmas!
Start Christmas with Dreamworld's Corporate Festive Christmas! On the Gold Coast this December 1, Dreamworld will be hosting its inaugural Festive Cor...
Have a Full Night of Laughter at The Avenue Comedy Night
The Avenue Comedy Night in Surfers Paradise is the funniest place on the Gold Coast, where some of the best comedians in the country gather to deliver...
Unmissable Entertainment at The Star this October
All the excitement is happening in Broadbeach this Spring! Book with our beach accommodation Gold Coast resort this October and catch unmissable enter...
2018 Surfers Paradise Events
Looking to plan your 2018 holiday to Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast? Check out some of the great annual events lined up for 2018 to help you choos...
New Years Carnival and NYE Surfers Paradise 2017
From Wednesday the 27th of December, Surfers Paradise will be celebrating the arrival of 2017 with a New Year's Eve Carnival! Then on New Years eve, t...
Surfers Paradise Turns Into Race Tracks for the Gold Coast 600!
The Gold Coast 600 taking place this October has a lineup of races, stunt teams, and live music that is going to provide one of the biggest events to ...
Christmas & New Year Events on the Gold Coast 2017
If you're visiting the Gold Coast in December or for Christmas, you might be interested to know about the Christmas events that are happening in and a...
Bush Meets Beach
When: 2nd to 5th of November, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Enjoy the fun of the Bush by the sea this November when Surfers Paradise beach transf...
Vodafone Gold Coast 600
When: 20th to 22nd of October, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Don't miss the race that takes over the Gold Coast - the Vodafone Gold Coast 6...
Watch the World's Worst Opera Singer at the Arts Centre Gold Coast!
Glorious! is another hilarious production at the Arts Centre Gold Coast, telling the true and heartwarming story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the "worl...
NetFest Gold Coast
When: 12-15 October, 2017 Where: Gold Coast Ok Netball players and fans - it's time to get ready for the annual NetFest celebrations! NetFest is a mas...
Chinatown Street Markets
When: first Saturday of every month Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Chinatown is one of the world's first modern Chinatowns and i...
Surfers Paradise Kids Week
Surfers Paradise Kids Week 23rd to 29th of September, 2017
Gold Coast Multicultural Festival 2017
The Gold Coast Multicultural Festival is a FREE family friendly event celebrating our nations cultural diversity while bringing together the community...
Visit The Star for the Perfect Father's Day this Spring
Make Father's Day a real treat this coming September 3 at The Star on the Gold Coast, offering a world-class dining experience and great nighttime ent...
Broadbeach Country Music Festival 2017
Broadbeach Country Music Festival is back for 2017, this Gold Coast event is all FREE with a star studded line-up of artists including America, Kasey ...
The Adventures of Peter Pan
See The Adventures of Peter Pan and TinkerBell in Return to Pantoland at The Arts Centre on the Gold Coast this winter, 23rd JUne - 1 July 2017
Gold Coast School Holidays and Family Fun
Get some ideas of top family friendly activities and events for your next Gold Coast holiday and school holidays
New York State of Mind Give You the Best Billy Joel Tribute on the Gold Coast this 2017
They've toured all over Australia for over 20 years and now they come back to the Gold Coast to WOW audiences and fans at The Star in Broadbeach....
Botanic Gardens Food Truck Picnic
When: Sunday May the 14th, 2017 Where: Botanic Gardens, Gold Coast Looking for a relaxed Mother's Day outing this weekend? Head along to the Botanic G...
Blues on Broadbeach
When: 18-21 May, 2017 Where: Broadbeach, Gold Coast FREE EVENT What could be better than 4 days of FREE Blues music!
An Australian first for SEAFIRE 2017!
When: Saturday 1st April 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Do you love a good fireworks show? Then you absolutely will not want to miss SEAFIRE 2017!...
Ripley's Believe it or Not! You now get 2 attractions for price of 1!
Ripley's Believe it or Not! Now offers two great attractions for the price of one! With your admission ticket you'll not only get entry to the unbelie...
The Star Gold Coast gig guide
Looking for a show or live music concert to attend during your holiday to the Gold Coast? Jump on the Gold Coast Light Rail and ride a few short stops...
Gold Coast Music Awards
When: Thursday the 27th of April, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise (stage at Cavill Mall) Now in their 3rd year the Gold Coast Music Awards are joining fo...
Viva Surfers Paradise 10 Day Festival!
Surfers Paradise will be paying tribute to one of the best genres of music this July 2017 during Viva Surfers Paradise! Listen to the best of Classic ...
SIPFest Gold Coast
When: April 23-24, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Cost: FREE SIPFest is almost here again! The event also known as the 'Shorts in Paradise Festiva...
Surfers Paradise LIVE
When: April 28-30, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Cost: FREE 3 days of LIVE Music for FREE? You bet! And it's happening here in Surfers Paradise! ...
Australian Street Entertainment Championships Surfers Paradise
When: Friday 14th to Monday 17th April, 2017 Cost: FREE Where: Various locations throughout Surfers Paradise If you're visiting the Gold Coast over th...
Step Up Surfers Paradise - a part of Australian Dance Cup
When: 21st to 23rd April, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Surfers Paradise is set to sizzle with 'Step Up Surfers Paradise' dance competition! Danc...
Chinatown on the Gold Coast: Markets & More ...
Where: Young and Davenport Streets, Southport, Gold Coast
Sand Safari Surfers Paradise
When: 10-26 February, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Come along to this FREE annual event in Surfers Paradise and enjoy the spectacle of sea-inspired sa...
Gold Coast Film Festival 2017 Taking Over Surfers Paradise
It's not often that you get to watch a movie in a beautiful setting such as on the beach! With the Gold Coast Film Festival coming to Surfers Paradise...
Summer of Surf
When: Friday 3rd, Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th of February, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach The Summer of Surf is set to wrap up it's season...
Australia Day on the Gold Coast
When: Thursday January 26th, 2017 Where: Broadwater Parklands, Southport Time: 4pm to 8pm Head along to Broadwater Parklands this Australia Day for a ...
Bleach* Festival 2017 Coming to the Gold Coast
Coming to take over the Gold Coast's streets and beaches this 2017 is Bleach* festival, the Gold Coast's largest arts and culture festival! The cost i...
Magic Millions Raceday
When: Saturday the 14th January 2017 Where: Gold Coast Turf Club Enjoy a day out at the races at the Gold Coast Turf Club for the 2017 Jeep Magic Mill...
Queensland Beach Volleyball Series
When: through to March 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Volleyball Courts, end of Hanlan Street, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast....
Magic Millions Barrier Draw: Surfers Paradise
When: Tuesday 10th January 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Come on down to the beach early on the morning of Tuesday the 10th of January for the Ma...
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Events 2016/17
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhbition Centre (GCCEC) plays host to many conventions, conferences, exhibitions and expos throughout the year....
Scenic Walks on the Gold Coast
From beach to bush, there are lots of beautiful scenic walks to explore on the Gold Coast. Here are a selection of our favourite:
Gold Coast Open House
When: Saturday November 5th, 2016 Where: Gold Coast, Queensland Get the key to the city this November when a selection of the city's most achitectural...
5 Family Friendly Restaurants Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a great family destination, and the dining options are just as accommodating with many restaurants and cafes offering kids menus and...
What's On in Surfers Paradise 2017?
With the new year just a few months away, we thought it would be a good time to let you know about the great events announced for Surfers Paradise in ...
Melbourne Cup and Spring Racing on the Gold Coast
Why not combine the Gold Coast's stunning weather this year with a day at races or Melbourne Cup event! There are loads of Melbourne Cup events happen...
Surfers Paradise Day Spas
Holidays are the perfect ocassion for a little bit of 'me time', and Surfers Paradise is just the place to find it in....
Gold Coast Festival of Lights!
When: Ends October 03, 2016 Where: Broadwater Parklands, Southport, Gold Coast Don't miss the Gold Coast Festival of Lights! A display of hundreds of ...
Justine Clarke Sings! at The Arts Centre
Justine Clarke continues to delight children and their families with her newest show, Justine Clark Sings! She is a best-selling children's singer, ch...
School Holidays on the Gold Coast
Visit the Gold Coast with the kids these September Spring school holidays and you'll be in for a treat with a wide range of activities and events of o...
Somerset Celebration of Literature
Australia's premier youth literature festival, Somerset's Celebration of Literature Festival is back! It is a writers' festival for the Gold Coast....
Swell Sculpture Festival Gold Coast
When: 9-18 September 2016 Where: Currumbin Foreshore, Gold Coast If you're planning to be on the Gold Coast around the second week of September, be su...
Experience an Awesome Oceanway Ride!
Oceanway Ride is excited to bring you a brand new cycling event on the Gold Coast....
Viva Surfers Paradise
When: 8th -17th July, 2016 Where: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Viva Surfers Paradise offers a free and exciting 10 day program of entertainment in cel...
Enter a World Filled with Sparkling Gemstones!
Pair your favourite OOTD with some sparkling jewellery! Shop for the trendiest accessories on the upcoming Gem Festival, which takes place on Central ...
Memory Walk Gold Coast
When: Sunday, 19 June 2016 Where: Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport Gold Coast Queensland Run, Jog or Walk your way into fun and fitness ...
Immerse Yourself in a Multicultural Experience, Gold Coast Style!
The iconic Gold Coast is a remarkable destination among visitors coming from across the world....
Broadbeach Country Music Festival Gold Coast
When: June 17-19, 2016 Where: Broadbeach, Gold Coast Don't miss this FREE Country Music Festival on the Gold Coast!
Jazz Up Your August Gold Coast Weekend!
Are you and your buddies looking to jazz up your August Gold Coast weekend? Let us at Aloha Apartments show you how....
Enjoy a Whale of a time on the Gold Coast!
From the end of May through until November it's Whale Season on the Gold Coast.
Live Country Music To Cure Your Blues Away
Be good to your soul....
Run Like the Wind in the 38th Gold Coast Airport Marathon!
Rise with the sun and get ready to run like the wind in the upcoming Gold Coast Airport Marathon from 2nd to 3rd of July 2016....
Salute to Paradise
Head on down to Surfers Paradise beach at sunrise for 'Salute to Paradise', FREE yoga by the beach....
SeaFire Fireworks Challenge
When: Saturday April 9th, 2016 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Cost: FREE Head on down the Surfers Paradise beach on the night of April 9th and watch as...
Gold Coast Film Festival 2016
It's almost that time of year again! Gold Coast Film Festival, also known as GCFF, is on it's way....
Join the Cosplay Craze at QPoW on Broadbeach!
We are giving you one great reason to wear your best costumes this season! Drive to Gold Coast this April and get ready to join the Cosplay craze with...