THE TAMBORINE – Tamborine Mountain

Tamborine Mountain welcomes a new boutique hotel, simply named The Tamborine. The hotel is a chic reimagining of a 1980s Hacienda-style motel with 23 rooms, each offering stunning views, private balconies or terraces, and luxurious king beds. Guests can relax by a heated mineral pool and spa, with a menu featuring thoughtfully curated drinks and bar snacks. Mornings start with a complimentary continental breakfast, and evenings are enhanced by hosted aperitifs in the hotel's stylish lounge and bar area. Designed to create a seamless connection between guests, hosts, nature, and the local community, The Tamborine aims to foster a deep sense of relaxation and belonging. With sustainability at its core, the hotel is committed to preserving the area's natural beauty and unique surroundings, offering guests an experience that balances luxury with environmental mindfulness.

TRYP BY WYNDHAM – Southport

TRYP by Wyndham Southport Gold Coast, the second TRYP by Wyndham property to open in Australia, is an excellent choice for both leisure and business travellers, combining modern luxury, premium amenities, and convenience. The 4.5 star apartment hotel features 225 beautifully designed one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, each thoughtfully crafted with contemporary layouts and high-end amenities. The hotel is perfectly located near the Southport Broadwater, a scenic waterfront area, and Main Beach, known for its iconic beaches, restaurants and marina precinct. This opening represents a significant step in Southport's transformation into a vibrant destination for both locals and tourists.

AMORE RISTORANTE – Southport

Amore Ristorante, located within the new TRYP by Wyndham, offers a refined taste of Italy with a modern flair. This authentic Italian eatery combines timeless culinary traditions with contemporary innovation and features one of the Gold Coast's largest authentic pizza ovens, imported directly from Italy. Delivering classic Italian flavours with a modern touch, guests can savour dishes from a thoughtfully curated menu, showcasing Italy's finest dishes with ingredients sourced from local farmers and the best international suppliers.

CORA – Broadbeach

Cora brings a one-of-a-kind dining experience that fuses the creativity of modern Australian cuisine with the vibrant, wholesome flavours of the Mediterranean. An elevated dining experience is central to the restaurants offering, delivering exceptional value and premium service to guests. Award-winning Head Chef, Tapos Singha, has designed a contemporary dining experience that is designed to not only delight the palate but also nourish the body. The restaurant aims to provide an energetic and playful atmosphere featuring funk and disco influences, and create a fun and lively ambiance whilst maintaining a high standard of quality and service.

THE BEACH HOTEL – Broadbeach

Making a return to its roots (and its original name!), The Beach Hotel Broadbeach returns as an authentic local pub, delivering fresh, high-quality and value-driven pub cuisine. The fit out features an open alfresco dining area, fostering a lively yet laid-back ambiance. With the aim of reconnecting with the local community and providing an elevated pub experience, The Beach Hotel offers guests great food & drinks, live entertainment, and an unmistakable beachside vibe.

HANKS – Kirra

The southern Gold Coast has welcomed a new European-inspired restaurant, Hanks. Created by the team behind local favourite, Siblings, the inspiration for the sophisticated new restaurant was to bring a coastal European inspired venue to Kirra. The menu is designed to share, encompassing the team's ethos of 'the platter is the table'. Overlooking Kirra Beach, the expansive open windows allow the sea breeze to flow through, accentuating the restaurants relaxed seaside ambience.

LOBORN TASTING BAR – Tamborine

Whilst most amaro in Australia are imported from Italy, Loborn's founder sought to reinvent this classic aperitif with local Australian botanicals. His goal was to create a distinctly modern amaro that honours Italian tradition, striking a balance between tradition and innovation. Inspired by Tamborine Mountain, Loborn's team carefully selected native botanicals that enhance the classic bitter profile of amaro, resulting in a vibrant and rich spirit ideal for enhancing cocktails. Each batch is handcrafted on Tamborine Mountain. The Loborn Tasting Bar offers walk-in tastings, bottle sales, and an on-site cocktail service offering a range of classic amaro cocktails such as the negroni or the spritz.

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