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What's On at the Gold Coast during in your stay at Islander Resort Hotel

No matter what time of year you visit the Gold Coast, there is always something happening. Surfers Paradise alone plays host to 53 different tours, activities and attractions. To name a few there are beach activities, restaurants, nightlife, art galleries, family attractions, beachfront markets, family themeparks, stunning golf courses and brand name shopping.You don’t have to venture far….there’s something around every corner and by staying at Islander Resort Hotel you're at the centre of it all.



 

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31 Oct 10
 
 
 
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33rd Annual Bird Week

This year will celebrate the 33rd Annual Bird Week, and with regular sightings each year of over 200 species it is sure to be a fascinating week. Bird Week is an internationally acclaimed festival of birds and features key ornithologists and guest l more...

 

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31 Jul 10
 
 
 
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Abigael Whittaker "The Vision Splendid" and James Reka "Outside Infinity" - Two Solo Exhibitions

Two solo shows will be exhibited at 19 Karen Contemporary Art Space. James Reka is a Melbourne based painter who has established himself as a pioneer in Melbourne's street art scene. Abigael Whittaker is a Brisbane based artist whose new works exp more...

 

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18 Sep 10
 
 
 
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Airbrush Venturi Body Painting Expo

Showcasing Australia's best Body Artists transforming Models into Masterpieces! Other highlights will include: Body Art Photo Shoots; Faux Fashion Parade; Trix Circus Performances; 3D Pavement Art; Skate and Surfboard Art; Free Fantasy Eye Make-up A more...

 

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29 Jul 10
 
 
 
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Artistry Galleries Group - Exhibition

Artistry Galleries Group - Exhibition is a permanent rotating exhibition of new, emerging and unrepresented artists. The Artistry 10x4 Group - Exhibition initiative offers opportunities to new, emerging and unrepresented artists to exhibit their wor more...

 

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7 Oct 10
 
 
 
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Craft Extravaganza Christmas Fair

The Christmas Fair will showcase the handmade craft of 50 local and South East Queensland craft persons all of which will be available for purchase at reasonable prices. The show will be a four day event. The Fair will have a Christmas Theme with lo more...

 

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29 Oct 10
 
 
 
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Forest Weekend

Located within World Heritage listed Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's is surrounded by stands of ancient Gondwana rainforest with trees dating back thousands of years. Join their visiting experts for an introduction into the complex world of the r more...

 

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7 Sep 10
 
 
 
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Mount Barney Lodge Birdweek

Experience the bird variety at Mt Barney Lodge during Birdweek. This event is suitable for the novice and intermediate birder, or anyone wanting a unique country retreat. World Heritage listed Mt Barney National Park is adjacent, and is 90 minutes fr more...

 

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24 Apr 11
 
 
 
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Rathdowney Heritage Festival

Rathdowney Heritage Festival is a celebration of the Rathdowney and Scenic Rim Regions heritage. It showcases the pioneering lifestyle with a number of working demonstrations and live entertainment. It includes a huge country market with food and dri more...

 

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19 May 11
 
 
 
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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Bringing together the very best of the boating industry to showcase the latest products and developments on a local, national and international stage. The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is considered to be the best show in the Asia/Pacific more...

 

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19 Nov 10
 
 
 
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Southport Boat Show

The annual Southport Boat Show is on again at Parklands on the Gold Coast. Visitors can expect to enjoy the convenience of a huge range of boats and boating products and services from leading marine dealers all in the one location over three big day more...

 

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22 Oct 10
 
 
 
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Armor All Gold Coast 600

The Greatest Show on Wheels is headed to Surfers Paradise! The Armor All Gold Coast 600 is the ultimate V8 Supercar weekend, a Race By Day and Rock All Night festival of cars, stars and live concerts. It's a massive three-day SuperCarnivale staged at more...

 

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27 Aug 10
 
 
 
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Back to the Bush Weekend!

Celebrate the country lifestyle and enjoy some toe-tapping, knee-slapping good old fashioned family fun with a weekend of bush dancing, bush tucker and bush poetry at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat. Kick your heels up with traditional Aussie bush dan more...

 

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19 Aug 10
 
 
 
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Broadbeach Jazz and Food Festival

Jazz up your life in Broadbeach this August with the Broadbeach Jazz and Food Festival. Enjoy a host of Australia's finest Jazz artists performing on outdoor stages and at venues throughout the precinct. Combine world class jazz with award winning more...

 

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7 Oct 10
 
 
 
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Craft Extravaganza Christmas Fair

The Christmas Fair will showcase the handmade craft of 50 local and South East Queensland craft persons all of which will be available for purchase at reasonable prices. The show will be a four day event. The Fair will have a Christmas Theme with lo more...

 

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4 Sep 10
 
 
 
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eurofest

One of the most delicious days on the Gold Coast gourmet calendar is back as eurofest returns as part of foodie festival, Tastes of the Gold Coast. The day will see a fantastic fiesta of food, culture, colour and traditional music as the very heart o more...

 

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10 Nov 10
 
 
 
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Gold Coast Film Fantastic

The Gold Coast Film Festival is an annual celebration of screen culture which runs for one week. It includes cinema screenings of independent films shot in Queensland, as well as exciting international and Australian pre release films. In addition th more...

 

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19 Sep 10
 
 
 
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Gold Coast Multicultural Festival

See the whole World in One Day. This is the 3rd year of the Gold Coast Multicultural Festival. With an expected 20 000 visitors, the event promises to be bigger than ever featuring: Enjoy 60 stalls including International food, art/craft, cultural more...

 

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28 Aug 10
 
 
 
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Greek Taverna Night

Celebrating all things Greek, the Taverna Night will showcase food, music, dancing, Greek humour and culture, while raising much needed funds for St Anna's Greek Community Club. There's even a trip for two to Greece in the prize pool! With world ren more...

 

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20 Nov 10
 
 
 
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Kirra Kite Festival

Kirra Kite Festival is a free, family-friendly, outdoor festival celebrating multiculturalism, wind sports and local cuisine with the ocean as the backdrop. Set on Kirra beach and surrounding parklands, the event will include local arts groups, leadi more...

 

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12 Nov 10
 
 
 
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Kirra Surfstock

Kirra Surfstock is presented by connecting Southern Gold Coast and in association with Kirra Surf has live music, surf movie festival, junior surf team events, beach walk and stand-up paddle race, the opening of the Surfworld Surf Museum, Miss Surfst more...

 

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21 Aug 10
 
 
 
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Community Market Day

Come to the Mudgeeraba State School Parents and Citizen Association's Community Market Day on the Mudgeeraba State School oval. Bringing together a showcase of sporting, hobby and craft groups and local businesses from the Mudgeeraba community. P more...

 

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7 Oct 10
 
 
 
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Craft Extravaganza Christmas Fair

The Christmas Fair will showcase the handmade craft of 50 local and South East Queensland craft persons all of which will be available for purchase at reasonable prices. The show will be a four day event. The Fair will have a Christmas Theme with lo more...

 

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1 Apr 10
 
 
 
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Marina Mirage Farmers Market

Fresh produce, gourmet foods, specialty items and luscious skin products, with 60 stalls the Marina Mirage Farmers’ Market is a premier market which has it all. Market stalls include products for those seeking something special whether that’s food, more...

 

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7 Jan 10
 
 
 
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Miami Organic Markets

Miami Organic Markets was created to bring certified organic produce to the residents and visitors of the Gold Coast. The market stalls are mostly run by growers from Queensland and northern New South Wales. These people are dedicated to provide the more...

 

 


 

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18 Sep 10
 
 
 
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Airbrush Venturi Body Painting Expo

Showcasing Australia's best Body Artists transforming Models into Masterpieces! Other highlights will include: Body Art Photo Shoots; Faux Fashion Parade; Trix Circus Performances; 3D Pavement Art; Skate and Surfboard Art; Free Fantasy Eye Make-up A more...

 

Starts
 
19 Aug 10
 
 
 
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Broadbeach Jazz and Food Festival

Jazz up your life in Broadbeach this August with the Broadbeach Jazz and Food Festival. Enjoy a host of Australia's finest Jazz artists performing on outdoor stages and at venues throughout the precinct. Combine world class jazz with award winning more...

 

Starts
 
4 Sep 10
 
 
 
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eurofest

One of the most delicious days on the Gold Coast gourmet calendar is back as eurofest returns as part of foodie festival, Tastes of the Gold Coast. The day will see a fantastic fiesta of food, culture, colour and traditional music as the very heart o more...

 

Starts
 
28 Aug 10
 
 
 
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Greek Taverna Night

Celebrating all things Greek, the Taverna Night will showcase food, music, dancing, Greek humour and culture, while raising much needed funds for St Anna's Greek Community Club. There's even a trip for two to Greece in the prize pool! With world ren more...

 

Starts
 
24 Apr 11
 
 
 
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Rathdowney Heritage Festival

Rathdowney Heritage Festival is a celebration of the Rathdowney and Scenic Rim Regions heritage. It showcases the pioneering lifestyle with a number of working demonstrations and live entertainment. It includes a huge country market with food and dri more...

 

Starts
 
27 Aug 10
 
 
 
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Sacred Drum Circle with Cherokee Bobby Runningfox - Gold Coast

Unique Native American drumming experience - join in with your own drum or just enjoy. Enjoy the Sacred Drum Circle with Cherokee Bobby Runningfox. Wow! You are going to have some fun! Listen to the drum beats of Cherokee Bobby Runningfox and parti more...

 

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21 Jan 11
 
 
 
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Surf n' Ink International Tattoo Convention

The second annual Surf n' Ink International Tattoo Convention event will showcase world-renowned international artists and the best Australian artists, as they conduct on-site tattooing and piercing. To see the 2010 artist line-up, visit the operator more...

 

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17 Aug 11
 
 
 
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The Drumley Walk Events

The Drumley Walk is an annual four-day walking pilgrimage from Beaudesert to Southport. The 65 kilometre journey follows the footsteps of Beaudesert Aboriginal identity Billy Drumley. In the early 1900s he trekked through farmland and bush to visit h more...

 

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9 Oct 10
 
 
 
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The Griffith University Paradise Regatta

The fourth Annual Griffith University Paradise Regatta will be held at the Circle and Evandale Park. Asia / Pacific’s Premier Televised Annual Rowing and Dragon Boat Event - the Regatta provides a day of racing action on the River. Categories includ more...

 

 


 

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25 Sep 10
 
 
 
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AFL Grand Final Party

Catch the AFL final on the Gold Coast Turf Club’s big screen televisions and enjoy a day of live racing! Your ticket includes racecourse entry; entry to The Dome; two hours of footy food; one complimentary drink on arrival; and games and prizes. B more...

 

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4 Sep 10
 
 
 
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Anaconda Adventure Race Gold Coast

Anaconda adventure race is an off road multi disciplined event involving a 1.9 kilometre estuary and ocean swim, a 13 kilometre ocean and river paddle, a 12 kilometre cross country run, a 20 kilometre mountain bike and a two kilometre run. Enter as a more...

 

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22 Oct 10
 
 
 
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Armor All Gold Coast 600

The Greatest Show on Wheels is headed to Surfers Paradise! The Armor All Gold Coast 600 is the ultimate V8 Supercar weekend, a Race By Day and Rock All Night festival of cars, stars and live concerts. It's a massive three-day SuperCarnivale staged at more...

 

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16 Apr 11
 
 
 
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Australian National Wakeboard Championships

The 2011 Australian National Wakeboard Championships will be hosted by the Queensland Wakeboarding Association at the Gold Coast Marine Stadium, Southport. The event will attract the nation's best male and female wakeboarders, competing for the crow more...

 

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5 Feb 11
 
 
 
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Australian Outrigger Canoe - National Sprint Titles

The Australian Outrigger Canoe - National Sprint Titles event showcases the best Outrigger canoeists in Australia as they battle for the National Championship trophy. Competitors from all states and territories will converge on the Gold Coast for the more...

 

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10 Oct 10
 
 
 
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Boot Camp with 'The Commando' from the Biggest Loser

Kick start your life in a three night four days Boot Camp with 'The Commando' from televisions 'The Biggest Loser'. There are no excuses! Be pushed to your limits in daily training with Commando Steve. Enjoy adventure activities to inspire the mind more...

 

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21 Aug 10
 
 
 
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Community Market Day

Come to the Mudgeeraba State School Parents and Citizen Association's Community Market Day on the Mudgeeraba State School oval. Bringing together a showcase of sporting, hobby and craft groups and local businesses from the Mudgeeraba community. P more...

 

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2 Jul 11
 
 
 
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Gold Coast Airport Marathon

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is annually held on the first weekend in July during the winter school holidays. This major event is set to attract more than 25,000 runners and walkers from all over Australia and the world in 2011. Races include the more...

 

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26 Feb 11
 
 
 
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Gold Coast Bridge Congress

The 2011 Gold Coast Bridge Congress is the fiftieth event. It is the golden jubilee event. The congress is the biggest bridge congress in the southern hemisphere with over 2000 players. It is for all bridge players from social players to world champ more...

 

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12 Nov 10
 
 
 
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Kirra Surfstock

Kirra Surfstock is presented by connecting Southern Gold Coast and in association with Kirra Surf has live music, surf movie festival, junior surf team events, beach walk and stand-up paddle race, the opening of the Surfworld Surf Museum, Miss Surfst more...

 

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