Luxury 3-Bedroom Ocean View Condo
Pools & spa · ★ 4.98 (165 reviews)
Three bedrooms, ocean views, pools and a spa.
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21 – 25 October · 4 nights
Château de Evie, Toowoomba
Base camp on the Darling Downs. Garden city, cool mornings, and plenty of time to do absolutely nothing at Château de Evie.
Garden CityQueens ParkPicnic Point
Wed 21 OctArrive & settle in
Thu 22 OctAdventure TBC
Fri 23 OctAdventure TBC
Sat 24 OctAdventure TBC
Sun 25 OctCheck out, drive down to the Gold Coast
25 – 31 October · 6 nights
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
High-rise ocean views, a heated indoor pool and the golden beach right below the balcony.
BeachfrontIndoor poolOcean balcony
The stay
Sun 25 OctDrive in from Toowoomba, check in
Mon 26 OctBeach walk
Tue 27 OctAdventure TBC
Wed 28 OctAdventure TBC
Thu 29 OctAdventure TBC
Fri 30 OctAdventure TBC
Sat 31 OctCheck out, drive up to Brisbane
Choose your stay
Four places, 25 – 31 October.
Boutique Ocean Suite
2 bed · Surfers Paradise · ★ 5.0 (20 reviews)
Two-bedroom suite with ocean views.
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Ocean Sky, Level 43
Ocean, city & sunset views · ★ 4.92 (130 reviews)
High-floor views from level 43.
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Soul Surfers Paradise, Level 11
Ocean view · ★ 4.89 (35 reviews)
Level 11 with an ocean view.
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What's on
Dates checked for 25–31 Oct. Lineups and tickets can change, so check details before you go.
Gigs & Halloween parties
★ Top pickFri 30 OctHalloween Weekender: Will Sparks & Little FritterBurleigh Town Hotel · 9pm–2am · 18+ · about A$45
House and electronic. Costumes welcome.
★ Top pickSat 31 OctHalloween Weekender: Lime Cordiale DJ Set & Touch SensitiveBurleigh Town Hotel · 9pm–2am · 18+
Night two of the weekender. Dress up.
★ Top pickSat 31 OctTaking Back Saturday: Emo & Pop Punk Halloween PartyStudio 56, Miami Marketta · 7–11pm · 18+
Best-dressed competition.
Fri 30 OctBootleg RascalMiami Marketta · 6pm · 18+ · from A$29.35
10th-anniversary show.
Sat 31 OctScary Mary's Halloween PartyHairy Mary's, Mermaid Beach · 7pm–3am · 18+ · free entry
DJs, drag and cocktails.
Event page →Sat 31 OctGround Effect Halloween EditionGround Currumbin · doors 4pm, music from 5pm · from A$35
Outdoor live music, local acts and food.
Fri 30 Oct80s & 90s ThrowbackCoolangatta Hotel · free
Singalong classics.
Sat 31 OctDreams: a Fleetwood Mac tributeWallaby Hotel
Markets & food
Wed 28 – Sat 31 OctMiami MarkettaFrom 5pm each night
Wed: Drag Queen Bingo, 7–9pm. Thu: free line dancing, 6–8:30pm. Fri and Sat: the gigs above.
Wed 28, Fri 30, Sat 31Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets4–9pm · free
Stalls, snacks and the beach next door.
Sat 31 OctBurleigh Farmers Market7am–noon · Burleigh Heads State School · free
Good brunch fuel after a big Friday.
Big days out
Fri 30 & Sat 31 OctSea World Spooky NightsGold Coast
Until Sat 31 OctWarner Bros. Movie World Fright NightsSelected nights only
Check which nights run.
Sat 31 OctRugby League World Cup triple-headerCbus Super Stadium, Robina
Active & outdoors (always on)
Any dayBurleigh Head National Park trailsShort coastal walk
Great views over the surf break.
Any daySurf lessonCurrumbin or Broadbeach
Book a beginner group lesson.
Any dayTallebudgera CreekSwim, kayak or stand-up paddleboard
Calm water, easy to hire gear.
Any daySkyPoint Observation DeckSurfers Paradise
Best at sunset.
Any dayNatural Bridge, Springbrook National ParkHinterland day trip
Glow-worm cave at night.
Night spots to wander
Burleigh Heads / James Street (Pink Monkey Bar & Grill, Burleigh Heads Hotel, NAÂMi). Surfers Paradise / Cavill Avenue for clubs and DJs. Broadbeach (Den Devine, Soho Bar, Broadbeach Tavern).
Good to know
- 18+ venues want physical photo ID. Some ask overseas visitors for a passport.
- Bring Halloween costumes for Fri 30 and Sat 31 Oct.
- Book the big gigs ahead.
- Burleigh, Miami, Broadbeach and Surfers are spread out. Plan the ride home.
- Swim between the flags.
31 October – 4 November · 4 nights
Four days in Brisvegas
Four big city days: river views, food and a final night out before the flight home to the UK.
Story BridgeSouth BankRiver
Sat 31 OctDrive up from the Gold Coast, check in
Sun 1 NovAdventure TBC
Mon 2 NovAdventure TBC
Tue 3 NovAdventure TBC
Wed 4 NovFly out of Brisbane International, back to the UK
Choose your stay
Three hotels, four nights: 31 October – 4 November.
Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Brisbane CBD · ★ 8.5/10 (6,290 reviews)
Corner of Edward and Margaret Street, in the heart of the CBD.
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Emporium Hotel South Bank
South Bank · ★ 9.2/10 (2,330 reviews)
Boutique hotel at South Bank, near the river and parklands.
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Treasury Brisbane
Brisbane CBD · ★ 8.9/10 (2,201 reviews)
Historic casino hotel on the river in the CBD.
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What's on
Dates checked for 31 Oct–4 Nov. Lineups and tickets can change, so check details before you go.
Gigs & parties
★ Top pickSun 1 NovDam SwindleThe Prince Consort, Fortitude Valley · 3–10pm · 18+ · from A$39.90
House, disco and soul.
★ Top pickWed 4 NovCourtney BarnettThe Tivoli · 7pm
Drifting Clouds support. Your last night.
Tue 3 NovKillswitch EngageFortitude Music Hall · doors 7pm · 18+ · A$119.90
Sylosis and Heists support.
Tue 3 NovMelbourne Cup RacedayDoomben Racecourse · gates 9:30am
Dress-up social day. The Prince Consort also hosts a Melbourne Cup function.
Wed 4 NovBuffalo Traffic JamFortitude Music Hall · doors 7:30pm
Sold out on the official listing.
Markets & food
Sun 1 NovEat Street Northshore4–9pm · entry about A$6
Shipping-container food stalls and live music.
Website →Sun 1 NovThe Collective Markets9am–4pm · Little Stanley Street, South Bank
Local makers and street food.
Any dayHoward Smith WharvesRiverfront bars, pizza and Felons Brewing
Best at sunset.
Active & outdoors (always on)
Any dayStreets Beach, South Bank ParklandsFree city beach
Swim, then grab a snack.
Any dayBrisbane RiverwalkNew Farm, Teneriffe, Howard Smith Wharves
Flat, pretty and good for photos.
Any dayKangaroo Point CliffsStairs and climbing
Great city views.
Any dayMount Coot-thaLookout and walks
Sunset over the city.
Any dayCityCat river ferryHop on and off along the river
Cheap way to see the city from the water.
More ideas (not date-checked)
Any dayLone Pine Koala SanctuaryCuddle a koala, feed a kangaroo
Check opening times and booking rules.
Any dayStory Bridge Adventure ClimbClimb the bridge at dusk
Book ahead and check age rules.
Any dayBrisbane Powerhouse, New FarmRiverside arts venue
Check the program for that week.
Night spots to wander
Fortitude Valley (Brunswick Street), The Prince Consort, The Triffid in Newstead (beer garden), Greaser Bar, River Quay Green.
Good to know
- Bring physical photo ID for 18+ venues. Some ask overseas visitors for a passport.
- Book the big gigs ahead.
- Wed 4 Nov is fly-out day. Check your flight time before you book a night out.
Wheels up, Brisbane
4 November · Brisbane International → the UK